Patton Valley Member Materials
Member Resources
Thanks so much for your interest in membership. The first step in joining Patton Valley Pony Club is to print & fill out the MEMBER section of the 2019 USPC member application form located under the Forms menu. Please be sure to SIGN the bottom of both PAGE 1 AND PAGE 2 of the application form. Make a copy of both pages. Include one check payable to the Patton Valley Pony Club (PVPC) for the total amount of both National and Regional Dues. Mail both copies with payment to Carrie O'Brien.
Helpful Items to buy or download at the beginning of your Pony Club Journey
D Manual of Horsemanship. These can be ordered online or purchased at local tack shops.
Pony Club Pin: This pin is worn at Pony Club functions including lessons, rallies, clinics, championships, and outside horse shows to show Pony Club pride! Members receive one pin in their new member packet. Additional pins can be purchased at Shop Pony Club
Helmet: Following Pony Club Policy 0800.A - Pony Club members must wear a safety helmet in all mounted activities and in some unmounted activities that conform to ASTM/SEI standards. We suggest getting fitting help locally rather than buying online for best fit
Medical Armband/Bracelet: Following Pony Club Policy 0800.D -All members must wear a medical armband or bracelet in any USPC affiliated mounted or unmounted activity. Medical bracelets are allowed from any company who follows the UPSC requirements of five lines of information. Medical armbands can be purchased through Shop Pony Club. Be sure to update and/or replace the Medical Card insert as needed.
Proper Footwear: Footwear includes any boot with a heel, such as, rubber riding boots, jodhpur boots, paddock boots, or tall boots. For unmounted activities a shoe or boot that is securely fastened, entirely closed, covers the ankle, and has a thick sole is permitted. For more information refer to section 7c in the Horse Management Handbook.
Horse Management Handbook: In this handbook are the basic rules and guidelines that every Pony Club member needs to know about horse management. The handbook gets updated yearly with new horse management rules and guidelines and can be either downloaded from the Pony Club website or purchased at Shop Pony Club.
Record Book: Health & Maintenance. As each member progresses through the levels, is required to maintain a record book for their mount, whether they own or lease the mount for pony club. 1" 3 ring binders with dividers work great.
Swag: Polo shirts , Jackets, Saddle Pads, and other team swag, can be ordered through the DC and Michele Stevens at Rosemont Embroidery.
Resources: Shop PonyClub Gallops Saddlery Rosemont Embroidery. Wilco Farm Stores. Coastal Farm and Ranch, Canby Tack Sale. Amazon