THE USPC PLEDGE - Pony Club
THE USPC PLEDGEAs 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 andtake winning or losing in stride, remembering that without goodmanners and good temper, sport loses its cause for being.I shall endeavor to maintain the best tradition of the ancient andnoble skill of horsemanship, always treating my horsewith consideration due a partner.USPC MISSION STATEMENTThe United States Pony Clubs, Inc. develops character, leadership, confidence, and a sense of community in youth through aprogram that teaches the care of horses and ponies, riding andmounted sports.USPC CORE VALUESHorsemanship with respect to healthcare, nutrition, stable management, handling and riding a mount safely,correctly and with confidence.Organized teamwork including cooperation, communication, responsibility, leadership, mentoring, teachingand fostering a supportive yet competitive environment.Respect for the horse and self through horsemanship; forland through land conservation; and for others throughservice and teamwork.Service by providing an opportunity for members, parents, and others to support the Pony Club program locally, regionally and nationally through volunteerism.Education at an individual pace to achieve personal goalsand expand knowledge through teaching others.Vision StatementThe USPC Program is available to and accessible by an intergenerational community of equine enthusiasts with a focus onyouth through multiple means of delivery An instructional program supported by mounted and unmounted lessons at all levels Multiple forms of membership Fully enabled by technology Marketed to multiple audiences Recognized and recognizable nationwide as the leader inHorse Management education Trained and capable volunteers 2021 The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC)4041 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, Kentucky 40511-8462 (859) 254-7669 Fax (859) 233-4652Copying permitted for internal use only by members and volunteers of The United States Pony ClubsEffective February 1, 2021
Table of ContentsSECTION I: USPC Rally UniformOfficiation Rules (UOR)Article 1—Article 2—Article 3—Article 4—Article 5—Article 6—Article 7—Article 8—Article 9—Article 10—Article 11—Article 12—Article 13—Article 14—Article 15—Article 16—Article 17—Article 18—Rally Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Governing Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Legal Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Member Participation and Eligibility . . . . . . . . .1Member in Good Standing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Code of Conduct Expectations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Human Substances and Weapons Policy . . . . .2Mounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Substitution of Mounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Sharing of Mounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Equine Drugs & Medication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Cruelty to and Abuse of a Horse . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Dangerous Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Heat Related Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Concussion and Return to Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Unauthorized Assistance and PermittedAssistance in all Phases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Article 19— Excused . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Article 20— Elimination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Article 21— Disqualification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Section II: General RegulationsChapter 1: USPC Horse Management RulesArticle 22—Article 23—Article 24—Article 25—Article 26—Article 27—Article 28—Horse Management at all USPC Activities . . . .8Horse Management at USPC Rallies . . . . . . . . . .8Safety is Paramount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Levels of Horse Management Judges . . . . . . . .9CHMJ Selection & Qualifying Eligibility . . . . . . .9Addressing Infractions—Locationof Infractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Chapter 2: Competitor Guidelines Specific toHorse Management RequirementsArticle 29—Article 30—Article 31—Article 32—Article 33—Article 34—Article 35—Article 36—Article 37—Article 38—Article 39—Article 40—Article 41—Competitor Eligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Compliance with the Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Assistance upon Arrival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Assistance During Competition Hours . . . . . .10Neutral Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Communication / Electronic Devices . . . . . . . .10Competitor ID during Rally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Arrival on Grounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Care for the Mount Upon Arrival . . . . . . . . . . . .11Check in at Rally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Attendance at Briefings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Access to the Barns During Rallies . . . . . . . . . .11Leaving the Barn Area During theCompetition Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Chapter 3: Safety Attire (Helmets and BodyProtector Vests)Article 42—Article 43—Article 44—Article 45—Article 46—Helmet Requirements at USPC Activities . . . .11Helmet Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11When a Helmet is Not Acceptable . . . . . . . . . .12Helmet Comes Off when Mounted . . . . . . . . . .12Body Protector Vests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Chapter 4: General Requirements for Attire atall Times at USPC ActivitiesArticle 47—Article 48—Article 49—Article 50—Article 51—Article 52—Article 53—Article 54—USPC Expectations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Unmounted Attire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Ceremony Attire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Attire for Horse Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Mounted Attire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Exercising & Schooling (Basic Riding) Attire .14Longeing Attire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Attire for Turnout Inspection (CompetitionAttire) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Article 55— Mandatory Removal of Jackets . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Chapter 5: Saddlery & BittingArticle 56—Article 57—Article 58—Article 59—Article 60—Article 61—Article 62—Overview—Saddlery & Bitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Halters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Halter Fit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Safety Halters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Halter Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Tack Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Tack Exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Chapter 6: Work in the Barn Area—SafetyArticle 63— Safe & Practical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Article 64— Glass Containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Chapter 7: Unmounted Work with MountsArticle 65—Article 66—Article 67—Article 68—Article 69—Article 70—Article 71—Article 72—Handling, Leading & Tying Mounts . . . . . . . . . .18Lead Ropes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Tying Mounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Bandaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Braiding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Exercising & Schooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Longeing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192021 – USPC Horse Management Handbook – i
Table of ContentsSection III: Competition—all of these relateSection IV: Scoringto one of the HM competition formsChapter 8: Stall Set UpChapter 13: Horse Management ScoringArticle 73— Initial Stall Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Article 74— Securing Mounts with Portable Panels; ElectricTape Corrals or High Lines (Picket Lines) . . . .20Article 75— Stall Guards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Article 76— Stall Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Article 77— Buckets & Feed Tubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Article 78— Fastening Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Article 79— Bedding Stalls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Article 80— Fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Article 81— Hay Nets & Hay Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Article 82— Working in the Stall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Article 83— Cleaning Stalls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Chapter 9: Tack RoomsArticle 84—Article 85—Article 86—Article 87—Article 88—Article 89—Tack Room Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Decorations & Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Tack Room Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Labeling Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Required Equipment List (REL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23REL Check: Abbreviated Evaluation Option . .23Chapter 10: Feeds & FeedingArticle 90—Article 91—Article 92—Article 93—Article 94—Feed Room Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Feed Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Top Off Buckets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Hay/Roughage, Concentrates/Grain, andSupplements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Article 95— Feeding at Overnight Rallies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Chapter 11: Veterinary Care While at USPCActivitiesArticle 96— Need to Consult Vet During USPC Activity . . .25Article 97— Equine Drugs and Medications at Rally . . . . . .25Article 98— Exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Article 99— Drug Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Article 100— Storing Equine Drugs and Medications . . . . .25Article 101— Administering Equine Drugsand Medications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Chapter 12: InspectionsArticle 102— Horse Inspection Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Article 103— Presentation of Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Article 104— Presentation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Article 105— Re-inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Article 106— Multiple Day Rallies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Article 107— Safety Check and Turnout Inspection . . . . . . .27Article 108— Turnout and Safety Requirement . . . . . . . . . . .27Article 109— C-3 and Higher Scheduling Option . . . . . . . . .28Article 110— Turnback and Procedures for Turnback . . . . . .28ii – USPC Horse Management Handbook – 2021Article 111— Horse Management Scoring System . . . . . . . .29Article 112— Reviewing Horse Management Scores . . . . . .29Article 113— Team Horse Management Scores . . . . . . . . . . .29Article 114— Full Teams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Article 115— Short Teams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Article 116— Ties in Horse Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Chapter 14: Inquiries, Protests and Appeals ofHorse Management ScoringArticle 117— Posting Scores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Article 118— Horse Management Scoring Inquiries . . . . . . .30Article 119— Horse Management Verbal Inquiries . . . . . . . .30Article 120— Horse Management Written Inquiries . . . . . . .31Article 121— Horse Management Written Protests . . . . . . . .31Article 122— Written Appeal to the Overall Ground Jury/Appeal Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Section V: OfficiationChapter 15: Rally OfficialsArticle 123— Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Article 124— Rally Organizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Article 125— Technical Delegate/Steward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Article 126— Discipline Ground Jury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Article 127— President of the Ground Jury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Article 128— Overall Ground Jury/Appeals Committee . . .33Article 129— Assistant Horse Management Judges . . . . . . .33Article 130— Chief Horse Management Judge (CHMJ) . . . .33Article 131— Inspection Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Article 132— Veterinarians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Article 133— Chief Scorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Article 134— Required Medical Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Article 135— Safety Coordinator (Eventing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Chapter 16: Heat Related IllnessArticle 136— Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Article 137— Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Article 138— Heat Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Article 139— Mandatory Removal of Coats (Dressage,Eventing & Show Jumping Competition) . . . .35Chapter 17: Equine Drugs & MedicationGuidelinesArticle 140— Equine Drugs & Medications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Article 141— Exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Article 142— Drug Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Article 143— Storing Equine Drugs & Medications . . . . . . . .38Article 144— Administering Equine Drugs & Medications .38Veterinarian Letter Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Table of ContentsSection VI: AppendicesChapter 18: In Case of EmergencyArticle 145— Chaperone Duties/Responsibilities . . . . . . . . .41Article 146— Chaperone Form for USPC Members Belowthe Age of Majority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Article 147— Emergency Contact Form for USPC MembersAbove the Age of Majority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Chapter 19: Helmet RequirementsArticle 148— Need for Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Article 149— The Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Article 150— Helmet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Article 151— What to Do if Your Helmet Comes Off . . . . . . .44Article 152— Put the Helmet on Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Article 153— Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Article 154— Improperly Fitting Helmet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Article 155— Helmet Care & Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Article 156— Old or Damaged Helmets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Chapter 20: Body Protector VestsArticle 157— Need for Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Article 158— Body Protection Fit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Chapter 21: Stall CardsArticle 159— The Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Article 160— Why Are Stall Cards Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Article 161— Making a Stall Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Stall Card Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Chapter 22: Feed ChartsArticle 162— The Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Article 163— Why Are Feed Charts Required . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Article 164— Making a Feed Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Feed Chart Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49Chapter 23: ChecklistsA— Items the HMJ May Check During a SafetyCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51B— Items the HMJ May Check During aTurnback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52C— Proposed Packing List for Camps, Clinics andRallies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53Chapter 24: HM Competition Judging FormsD-1—Mounted Competitions ScoringInquiry/Protest/Appeal Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57D-2—Written Inquiry/Protest/Appeal Review(official use only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58F— First Check Set Up & Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59G— Required Equipment Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60H— Horse Inspection Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61I— Daily Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62J— Turnout Inspections1. D-1 and D-2 Certification Level . . . . . . . . . .632. D-3 Certification Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .643. C-1 Certification Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .654. C-2 Certification Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .665. C , C-3, B, H, H-A and ACertification Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67K— Turnback Inspection Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . .68L— Safety Check Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69M—Cross Country Phase Team Sheet . . . . . . . . . . .70N— Finish of Cross-Country Test Worksheet . . . . .71O—Master Score Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72P— Team Challenge for Breaking Ties in HM . . . . .73Category A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74Category B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75Q—Competitor HM Evaluation Form . . . . . . . . . . . .76R— HM Evaluation—Officials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77S— Rally & Facility Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78T— USPC Chief / Provisional Judge Evaluation . .79The Amplifications Section that previously was a part of Part 1 has now been moved to the Website, so updates can be madeon a more timely basis. To access the Amplifications, go to:www.ponyclub.org Members Disciplines Horse ManagementThis entire document is a resource for daily, routine Horse Management questions, and for competition judging purposes is tobe considered as a valid source of information, and provides more detail on topics addressed in Sections II and III.Reminder: This is a new Rulebook for 2021. Additions, deletions and changes have been made since the last rulebook was issued. Be sure to read the entire publication carefully so you will be aware of all the rules for the upcoming rally season.This Rulebook should be kept in a 3-ring binder to allow for addition of revisions and new instructional sections. Do not remove pagesfrom your Rulebook; be sure to make copies of all forms and charts before writing on them.These rules are based on copyrighted Rules of the U.S. Equestrian Federation and are printed with the permission of the USEF,which neither sponsors nor is responsible for their publication or implementation at any United States Pony Club event.2021 – USPC Horse Management Handbook – iii
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SECTION I—USPC Rally Uniform Officiation Rules (UOR)Article 1—Rally DefinitionA Pony Club rally is defined as a team competition (wheneverpossible) where a team’s achievement is emphasized whethercompeting unmounted or mounted. A rally may take place allin one day or may span several days of competition. Any rallymay be held within the framework of a local or recognizedshow.This rulebook is intended to establish standards for UnitedStates Pony Clubs (USPC) rallies while allowing variety in thetypes of competitions. Organizers of competitions shouldwork with their regional supervisors (RS) to offer the levelsand divisions that they feel are appropriate for the localneeds. It is the responsibility of the organizer and regionalsupervisor to offer the appropriate standard or modifiedrallies and divisions that meet the needs of their memberswishing to become eligible for Championships. Regions mayhost more than one rally per discipline in the same year. Inmodified rallies and divisions, this rulebook is to be considered a guide and rules may be adjusted. Any adjustmentsmust be outlined in the entry information. Criteria forstandard and modified rallies is listed below.Standard RalliesStandard rallies are always preferred. These rallies specificallyfollow all the rules outlined in the discipline rulebooks including utilizing a chief horse management judge (CHMJ) from theapproved CHMJ list on the USPC website, and any other specified licensed officials. Certain divisions of Championships require the member attend a standard rally, and attendance at astandard rally and meeting minimum eligibility requirementsguarantee a members’ ability to attend Championships.Modified RalliesModified rallies do not specifically follow the disciplinerulebooks and generally occur because of limited resources.While attendance of a modified rally makes some memberseligible for the modified divisions of Championships, it doesnot meet the minimum eligibility requirements for otherdivisions.Each year, every region should host rallies and is encouraged towork cooperatively with other regions to host joint rallies asappropriate. At all levels, organizers are encouraged to keeprallies simple and inexpensive. Local and regional rallies areteam competitions involving club/centers from only oneregion. Inter-regional rallies are team competitions betweentwo or more regions. Championships are national rallies organized by USPC and the discipline committee that occur annuallyin varying locations. Visit the USPC website for specific detailsabout upcoming Championships dates and locations.If an individual’s region does not offer a rally in the desireddiscipline, they may earn eligibility in another region uponobtaining approval from the RS in both regions.Rally competitions are normally competed in as teams, butsometimes members compete as individuals based on theneeds of the hosting group. In all rallies, teams should berecognized for their achievements in the competition. Inmounted rallies, team/competitor placings will be based on acombination of their riding scores and their horse management scores. Separate horse management awards are oftengiven for the team/individual achieving the lowest horsemanagement penalties during the rally.Article 2—Governing RulesWith regards to standard rallies, this rulebook is a precisespecification of rules that must be followed. For modifiedrallies/divisions/cometitors, this rulebook should be viewedas a guide that can be adjusted by the rally organizer/regionalsupervisor to best meet the needs of the region. Modifications should be listed in the rally entry information. Additionalgoverning documents for all rallies are the following: Annual Discipline Newsletters USPC Horse Management Handbook (current edition) Official Amendments and Clarifications from USPC Appropriate parent organization rulebooks (i.e. USEF, APA).If the rally is being run in conjunction with a recognizedevent, the parent organization rulebook will supersede thisrulebook. If the rally is not being run in conjunction with arecognized event, then this rulebook will be followed.Since rules cannot provide for every eventuality (unforeseenor exceptional circumstance), it is the obligation of the discipline ground jury to make decisions in a sporting spirit and tofollow as closely as possible the intention of these rules. Ifthere is an inconsistency, the discipline rulebook takes precedence over the Horse Management Handbook.These rules are based on copyrighted rules of the U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF) and are printed with the permission ofUSEF, which neither sponsors nor is responsible for theirpublication or implementation at any USPC event.Article 3—ResponsibilityA competitor is ultimately responsible for knowing these rulesand complying with them. The appointment of an official,whether or not provided for in these rules, does not absolvethe competitor from such responsibility.Article 4—Legal LiabilityNeither the USPC, host club/center/region(s), the organizer,competition officials, staff, nor any other person acting onbehalf of the organizer, shall be held liable for any loss,damage, accident, injury or illness to competitors, mounts orto any other person or property whatsoever.2021 – USPC Horse Management Handbook – 1
SECTION I—USPC Rally Uniform Officiation Rules (UOR)Article 5—Member Participation and EligibilityParticipation in Rallies:At local, regional, and inter-regional rallies, participants maybe of any age or certification, must be a member in goodstanding, must have paid all local, regional, and national dues,insurance fees, and their membership be on record with theUSPC National Office at the time of the rally. Members,parents, and anyone participating in USPC activities must allabide by the applicable Code of Conduct. Members seekingChampionships eligibility must meet the criteria determinedby the discipline committee and outlined later in thisdocument. For rally purposes, the member’s age as of January1st shall be the age of record throughout the competitionyear.DCs, CAs, RSs, rally organizers, officials and judges must befamiliar with, and enforce, the Participating Member andAdult Code of Conduct.Participating Member Code of ConductThe United States Pony Clubs, Inc. is proud of its reputation forgood sportsmanship, horsemanship, teamwork and wellbehaved members. The USPC expects appropriate behaviorfrom all members, parents and others participating in anyUSPC activity. Inappropriate behavior may include, but is notlimited to: possession, use or distribution of any illegal drugsor alcohol; profanity, vulgar language or gestures; harassment(i.e., using words or actions that intimidate, threaten orpersecute others before, during or following USPC activities);failure to follow rules; cheating; and abusing a mount.Championships Competitor Age and Certification:Each discipline/division has minimum age and certificationrequirements for participation in Championships. Championships competitors must meet the age requirement based ontheir age on January 1 of the Championships’ competitionyear. They must have competed at the minimum or highercertification level at a standard rally and have achieved theminimum certification level by the closing date of the Championships. Therefore, any autumn standard rallies should basetheir division entry status on the competitor’s age for thefollowing year and take into account planned advancementsin certification level.Adult Code of ConductThe United States Pony Clubs, Inc. is proud of its reputation forgood sportsmanship, horsemanship, teamwork and wellbehaved members. It expects no less from the parents,guardians, adult family members or others who volunteer forthe organization. The USPC expects appropriate behaviorwhen participating in any Pony Club activity. Inappropriatebehavior may include, but not be limited to: profanity, vulgarlanguage or gestures; harassment (for example: using wordsor actions that intimidate, threaten or persecute othersbefore, during or following any Pony Club activity); failure tofollow rules; cheating; or abusive behavior.District Commissioners (DCs) and Center Administrators (CAs)are responsible for the eligibility of competitors and mountsat all rallies. It is the responsibility of DCs/CAs and club/centerprimary instructors to see that mounts and riders are enteredin rallies at the level corresponding to the combination’s abilities, to make all competitors aware of health requirements i.e.,Coggins, immunizations and state health certificates withvalid dates, and to see that entry forms are complete andsubmitted to the rally secretary on time. It is also theresponsibility of DCs/CAs to see that all Pony Club members intheir jurisdiction have access to a copy of the current USPCdiscipline rulebook, current USPC Horse Management Handbook (HMH), current USPC discipline annual newsletter(s) andany other relevant information from the USPC disciplinecommittees or the organizer of a specific rally where they willbe competing.“I understand that USPC activities operate under the governanceof USPC and are subject to all applicable USPC By-laws, Policies,Rules and Regulations. I understand that I have access to theseBy-laws, Policies, Rules and Regulations and that it is myresponsibility to read them. I agree to adhere to these By-laws,Policies, Rules, Regulations and this Code of Conduct.”Article 6—Member in Good StandingMembers are considered in good standing if they are currentwith all dues and fees owed the registered club/riding centerprogram, and region.Article 7—Code of Conduct ExpectationsAnyone not conforming to the code of conduct is subject tothe following action: the officials of the competition mayimmediately suspend or expel any individual from the competition upon consulting with the discipline ground jury.2 – USPC Horse Management Handbook – 2021Article 8—Human Use of and Alcohol & DrugsPolicy (Policy 0500)In the interest in the safety and we
THE USPC 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
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