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GOALS OF THE USPC
GAMES PROGRAM:
1. To provide instructors and
Pony Club Members a relaxed and fun method to teach and learn the basic
skills of horsemanship.
2. To teach safe riding skills
and proper horse and pony care.
3. To provide and teach games
that will enhance riding skills, physical coordination, and self confidence.
4. To promote ethical behavior,
discipline, good sportsmanship, and teamwork.
5. To
assist our Members in advancing through the ratings and increasing their
expertise for participation in the other traditional disciplines as well.ES
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Welcome to the
USPC Games Web Site!
The 2012 Games Committee
welcomes you to the official USPC Games Website.
Check out the results from the 2012 Prince Philip
Cup Games!
Debbie
McLeod, Games Committee Chair
The mission of the United
States Pony Clubs Games Program is to provide a mounted sport that teaches
the basic natural aids of hand, seat, leg, weight and voice as well as
physical coordination, self confidence, teamwork skills, and the proper care
of mounts to the new and younger members of Pony Club.
   
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THE
FORMATION OF USPC MOUNTED GAMES
Mounted Games
was a concept that has only existed for the past half century. The
idea for what has become today's USPC Games program was originally
conceptualized by His Royal Highness Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.
Prince Philip graciously provided a forward to the 1959 Pony Club
annual publication regarding Mounted Games. Some excerpts from his
comments follow:
"The origin of Mounted
Games is very simple. In the British Isles horse shows of various
sizes and importance are held all over the country. When watching some
of these shows I noticed that young riders had very few opportunities
to take part....I tried to think of some way to encourage more young
riders to take part, and this could only be done if the value of the
pony did not affect the result....I was sure they would be only too
keen to take advantage of it...We decided to start a Mounted Games
Championship for The Pony Club....In short the idea is to get more
riders in the rings to encourage enthusiastic and hard training, all
without demanding expensive ponies. I'm certain these games can do a
lot to help young riders as long as organizers, and particularly
parents, remember that they are games first and foremost." |
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