Portola Valley Pony Club

Unfortunately, not enough people signed up for C-Camp for the event to go ahead.

Last chance to register for C Camp is TODAY! No further extensions. All details available at the MidCal website.

Registration extended through the weekend! C-Camp is back!

Who’s out for a ride today? Share a photo of you and your trusty steed in the comments.

Ready to do your D1, D2, or D3 certification? Eventing, Dressage, HSE, and Horse Management tracks on offer at the June 6 test day. Full details at the MidCal website. USPC recommends all new members take their D-1 certification within six months of joining. Deadline to register is May 14. https://middlecalifornia.ponyclub.org/c/eventview/7879.aspx

Convention starts today! Still time to register.

First virtual HM lesson of the year coming up on January 23 at 6:30pm. Sign up via TeamSnap or DM for details. Topic will be "Conditioning"

Anyone looking for a paid job in Portola Valley? Pony Club is hiring :)

Registration still open! All recordings will be available to participants for six months so don’t worry if you need to miss any.

Educational materials available from USPC partner The Horse.

USPC Virtual Quiz Rally is coming! Registration opens on Friday January 1. Find out full details at the rally website. Cost to enter $45 per competitor. Form a team with your friends or join a scramble team with Pony Club members from other parts of MidCal or even other parts of the US! https://pheedloop.com/virtualquiz2021/site/home/

Who’s ready to make a film? #ponyclubproud

John Marshall is planning to retire and he needs people to step up to take over the Fresno County Horse Park. This wonderful venue is at risk. Pass it on. Put on your thinking caps.

Congratulations to the PVPC and MidCal members who earned their D-Level certifications at yesterday's test day! Many thanks to Linda Rosen for great organization as always, and to the volunteers who came out to support the candidates. Photo credit: Alisa Bredo

One day soon it will be winter (really!). Are you ready?

H/t to Brianna Noble for sharing this great reminder.

What does it mean to be a real eventer?

Air Quality Index is poor again today in the Woodside area. (107 at this moment) Think about your horse’s respiratory system and limit work when the AQI tops 100. Also make sure their water is clean and free of ash contamination. https://equusmagazine.com/riding/air-quality-index

More big fires started in past 24 hours, this time in Sonoma and Napa Counties. If you are interested in donating to support the animal evacuation efforts, you can find a link at the Sonoma CART website.

USPC Convention 2021 goes online!

Would anyone like to be a regular volunteer to get a new Pony Club center (nonprofit) off the ground in the east Bay?

Nice interview article here with former PVPC member Natalie Dean who is going places in the show jumping world! Fun fact: Natalie earned her C-3 certificate in showjumping before heading off to college.

Sign up to support the Woodside Horse Trials

Application for National Youth Board now available on USPC website (follow link). Open to members ages 18-23 on January 1, 2021. All certification levels eligible. Two year commitment. One meeting in person per year at the USPC annual convention, otherwise everything is done virtually (regardless of pandemic!). You will need a CV and the agreement of your DC/CA/RS to be a supporter.

#TBT to our 50th anniversary party at former DC Sandy Welch’s home in 2017. We are one of the oldest clubs in USPC