USPC Championships East July 24-28, 2019
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USPC Championships East July 24-28, 2019 This is the souvenir book of: Name ________________________________________________________________ Favorite Memory ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ 1 1 Blue Ridge Mountain Horse Trials at Index Organizing Committees ............................................................................................................... 4 Welcome Letters ........................................................................................................................ 6-7 Workshops & Alerts ............................................................................................................... 10-11 Schedule of Events ........................................................................................................................ 12 Thank You Sponsor Page ............................................................................................................14 Competition Schedule ................................................................................................................. 15 Shopping & Trade Fair Vendors ................................................................................................ 16 Discipline Descriptions ......................................................................................................... 20-21 Discipline Staff Directory .................................................................................................... 22-23 Tryon Resort Rules and Guidelines ........................................................................................ 24 Save the TIEC Map ................................................................................................................................. 26-27 Date! September 14-15, 2019 Levels BN, N, T, P, M, I, A ABOUT ADVERTISING: Pony Club does not endorse any publication, service, or product. Advertising in this program to run on White Oak Cross Country Course at TIEC does not imply any such endorsement; nor does Pony Club warrant as to the accuracy of any claims made by such Onsite lodging packages now available. advertisements that claim to meet Pony Club needs or requirements. Advertising does not necessarily reflect the standards and practices of Pony Club. Tryon.com or 828.863.1000 More information: [email protected] Pony Club recognizes that equestrian headgear that does not meet USPC Policy 0800.A is not safe, although certain equestrian activities pictured in this publication may not adhere to these requirements. 2 3 2019 CHAMPIONSHIPS EAST OVERALL STAFF USPC ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Overall Ground Jury Sue Beth Bunn - VP of Activities Yvette Seger - USPC Secretary Becky Logsdon - Horse Management Representative Overall Organizer – Erin Woodall Overall Assistant – Erin Roland Communications – Ray Ingandela Commissary – Kathy Ingandela Horse Management Organizer – Becky Logsdon Housing Coordinator – Erin Roland Master of Awards Ceremonies – Yvette Seger Operations – David Roberts (Chair) Ken Bunn, Pierre Chevalier, Regan Degitz, Todd Guidry, D'Ette Lorio, Joe Stegeman Traffic/Parking – Darlene Connors (Chair) Evelyn Hickman, Ed Hiener National Office Staff (onsite) USPC Executive Director – Teresa Woods Activities & Events Director – Erin Woodall Activities & Events Coordinator – Erin Roland Development Director – Marian Wahlgren Marketing & Communications Director – Shelley Mann Shop Pony Club – Mandy Weissmann TIEC ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Event & Production Manager – Courtney Schintzius Event Coordinator – Cozette Harris COO, Tryon Resort – Sharon Decker General Manager, Equine Operations – Eric Straus Director of Equestrian Operations – Molly Oakman Director of Marketing and Sponsorship – Michelle Yelton Director of Food & Beverage – Doug Grondahl Director of IT – Danniel Chapman Official Vet – Tryon Equine 4 5 It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2019 USPC East.The Pony Club program changes and impacts the lives of its participants daily through the development of riding, horse management,The United leadership, States Pony Clubs, Inc. and sportsmanship skills. We are very excited to haveThe Kentuc thisk partnershipy Horse Park, 4041 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511-8483 859/254-7669 (PONY) Fax 859/233-4652 email: [email protected] with Tryon International Equestrian Center for our Championships East competition. Congratulations on being part of these 2019 Championships! We are delighted to have you here in North Carolina for Dear Competitors, this exciting and enriching experience. These championships are about so much more than the competition Congratulations on qualifying for the 2019 USPC Championships East that each of you will enjoy. TheyWelcome are about to Pony meeting Club newEastern friends, Championships facing for 2016! at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) at Tryon Resort! We are interesting challenges, and sharing the experiences and almost certain excited to welcome this spectacular event back to our venue, and look differencesWe arethat very each excited of you to brings have ato partnership Tryon. with Tryon International Equestrian Center for our Eastern forward to hosting you and your families. Tryon Resort is for all who Championships Rally. Both Tryon and the United States Pony Club seek to inspire a greater interest Many people worked together to make these championships successful love horses in all disciplines, and we appreciate the contributions Pony in horse sports and Pony Club is definitely the family way to go. This works well with Tryon’s and fun. So, I also want to thank each and every one of them. The whole Club makes toward developing a life-long love of aspirations to create a venue for the whole family. We need a large venue when we gather for our Pony Club experience is built upon the work of dedicated and hard- the horse. workingmultiple volunteers. horse I hopedisciplines’ that each competitions of you, as and participants Tryon fits can the makebill exceptionally well. They even have fun things such as a Carousel for our younger family members and our own Pony Club D Camp the time to thank those many volunteers who have made these competitions and experiences possible for We are honored to be a part of this important experience for you and contributesyour fellow to Pony family Club involvement members. as well. We have also planned a number of special evening gatherings that should be a lot of fun. competitors, and proud of everyone competing here this week. Your I wish each of you success and hope that you have a lot of fun as you enjoy the discipline of your choice. As dedication, hard work and passion for equestrian sport has led you to stated inI ouram personallyPony Club lookingPledge, forward“…It is the to reenjoyment-acquainting of themyself game with well volunteers played, takingwho I havewinning worked or losing with in this significant milestone. We celebrate your achievements and look forward to cheering you on! stride…”the that past is the and key meeting to making new friends this a specialalong the experience. way. It takes We a in whole Pony villageClub are of especiallyvolunteers fortunateto carry off to such not only havean teams event andwith this which support we work, of our but members also, in is the another case ofthing our that mounted makes disciplines,Pony Club soto special.have our wonderful We have tons of fun planned for you this week. View the highlights on page 12! equine partners. Pony Club speaks a language of its own that is the envy of every other equestrian and youth For our competing members I wish you success and hope that you have a lot of fun as you enjoy the development organization. So, represent your club and region proudly, and celebrate the Pony Club bond discipline of your choice. As stated in our Pony Club Pledge, “It is the enjoyment of the game well Congratulations once again on your incredible accomplishments! For additional information about our that brings us all together. played, taking winning or losing in stride” that is the key to making this a special experience. We in facility, amenities and area, please visit us online at Pony Club, are especially fortunate to not only have a team to work with, but in the case of our www.Tryon.com. Sincerely,mounted disciplines, we have our wonderful equine partners. We look forward to hosting the most memorable and successful Championships East ever! Good luck and have fun! H. BenjaminNancy Duke Pittman III President, United States Pony Clubs Pony Club Pledge “As a member of the United States Pony Club, I stand for the best in sportsmanship as well as in horsemanship. I shall compete for the enjoyment of the game well played and take winning or losing in stride, remembering that without good manners and good temper, sport loses its cause for being. I shall endeavor to maintain the best tradition of the ancient and noble skill of horsemanship, always Sharon Decker treating my horse with considerationPONY due a partner.”CLUB PLEDGE Chief Operating Officer "As a member of the United States Pony Clubs, I stand for the best in sportsmanship as well as in Tryon Resort horsemanship. I shall compete for the enjoyment of the game well played and take winning or losing in stride, remembering that without good manners and good temper, sport loses its cause for being. I shall endeavor to maintain the best tradition of the ancient and noble skill of horsemanship,