Many of our riders are members of
United States Pony Club. This is an outstanding organization that teaches riders practical horsemanship skills they will need. It's members include all from very beginners to the higly advanced. Take a look at the fun we have with Pony Club.
CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011 at Kentucky Horse Park
Several riders from Blue Ribbon will be participating in the international event starting in July 2011. Diciplines such as dressage, show jumping, polocrosse, eventing, games, quiz and more will be at this event and should prove to be an exciting competition.
Click the below links to get more info regarding this event:
USPC Championships
Pony Clubbers progress through a series of proficiency levels as their knowledge and skills increase. These are USPC Standards. The beginning or lower level ratings are D1 through C2. The C3 is a regional rating and the B, H-A and A are national ratings, administered by the National Testing Committee. Brief overviews of the different ratings are:
"D" RATINGS:
The "D" Ratings are introductions to the fun and challenge of riding. The D1 through D3 Pony Clubber learns to ride independently, exhibiting control and maintaining a secure seat at the walk, trot, canter, and in jumping over low fences. In addition to developing basic riding skills, the "D" Pony Clubber establishes safety habits and knowledge of the daily care of a pony or horse and riding tack.
"C" RATINGS:
At the "C" Rating, the Pony Clubber demonstrates the skills of an active horseperson and is able to demonstrate sound judgment and responsibility in the care of ponies or horses. The "C" Clubber shows solid development towards a secure seat, demonstrates control and confidence in all phases of riding, and a firm knowledge of daily horse care and management.
"B" RATINGS:
At the "B" rating the Pony Clubber demonstrates the skills of an active horseperson who is interested in acquiring further knowledge, confidence, and proficiency in all phases of riding and horse care.
"A" RATINGS:
The "A" rating is the highest rating given and is divided into two parts: the "H-A" which covers knowledge and experience with horse management, teaching, and training, and the "A" which tests superior riding skills.
Check out the list of Pony Clubs members from around the country who have gone on to ride in the Olympics !
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR RECENT BARN FAMILY WHO ATTENDED THE USPC National Championships 2011 held in Lexington, KY!!!! (in alphabetical order)
Amber Curry on Chief in Games
Haley Curry on Chino in Games
Lauren Leonards on Bentley in Dressage
Abigale Wimberly on Fish in Games
Just hanging out at
The Shed...