What is “Quiz”?

 **Parents look -- this is the signup info for Quiz!!

Fall signups

 The purpose of Pony Club is to teach children about horsemanship, not just riding.  In order to consider yourself a good "horse person", you must be familiar with the guidelines for feeding, shoeing, and care of your pony, plus be able to recognize illness or signs of improper care on your part.  Pony Club Quiz is a horse-related "quiz bowl" contest designed to encourage the study of these subjects.  Not only do participants learn what they need to know about horse care, but they also are exposed to many subjects that are required knowledge in order to attain "C" and up ratings - fox hunting terminology, rules for Pony Club Games, blacksmith tools, etc.  Instead of having to cram for the written test at Rally, "Quiz Kids" are already well prepared.  If you have just joined Pony Club, participating in Quiz is the best way to make friends and learn what this is all about.

           The sites for the competitions vary around our Midsouth Region.  There is a banquet and awards ceremony after the competition, usually followed by swimming and/or dancing with a DJ in the ballroom.  The cost for the competition will be approximately $90, which includes dinner for your child.  Additional tickets for dinner have been $40 apiece for parents, less for siblings - eating with us at the Awards Banquet is optional for the family.  Pony Club gets a rate at a local hotel.

            Interested kids need to call me at 228-5678 or e-mail me at pfb5678@aol.com starting in November.  I will also have sign-ups at our Annual Awards Banquet.  Each team has four kids, so signing up early helps to assure a spot on a CBPC-only team, while later sign-ups may have to go on a mixed team with another club, depending on the numbers (e.g., if 10 kids sign up for D1s,10-12 yrs, then the last two will be on a scramble team).  This is a great way to make new friends in other clubs!

            Note: I recommend that new members who are interested in Quiz wait to test up to their possible riding level until they have competed at Quiz once because there is a lot of information to learn at the lower levels - call me with questions about that before you take your test.

 ****Even if you decide not to compete at Quiz, ALL kids are encouraged to come to any or all of the meetings - just call for the times for your ratings.

 Cost of study materials: 

    D1 & D2 = $17 for a D Manual; D3 & C1 = another $17 for the C Manual

    C2s & up also need a B Manual and Understanding Equine Lameness by Les Sellnow, available at the USPC Bookstore (859)254-7669.

    Children need their own books for the study sessions - they really can’t share.

 Divisions are as follows (PC age is as of Jan. 1^st of the coming year):

                UR -D3  - Under 10

                UR & D1  - 10-12 

                D2 & D3  -  10 - 13

                Senior D   -  13 & up for UR - D3

                Jr. Cs        -  Under 15

                Sr. C/Bs    -  15 & up

            For problems or questions regarding this web contact Peggi Bindner

Last updated: 01/22/08.