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- ABOUT PVPC
- INSTRUCTION and COMPETITION
- 2008 OFFICERS & VOLUNTEERS
- PVPC INSTRUCTORS
- PARENTS' ROLE
ABOUT
PVPC
Portola Valley Pony Club was founded in 1967, in association with the Los
Altos Hounds Club. PVPC is a proud member of United States Pony Club's Middle
California Region, which includes about 25 clubs. PVPC now has about 36 members,
and is the largest club in the Mid-Cal Region. If you are considering joining
Pony Club, please contact Winston Thomas wthomas@deltagen.com
or Lisa Krieger lkrieger@mercurynews.com
We recommend that you come to one of our meetings listed on the Calendar so
that we can meet you and answer any questions. For new member info, or other
questions, visit the USPC website http://www.ponyclub.org/forms.php
under New Member Book or Parent Answer Book.
INSTRUCTION and COMPETITION
PVPC strives to fulfill the mission
of USPC, in providing opportunities for equestrian instruction and competition
for youth up to 25 years of age. Programs are offered in: dressage, cross-country,
show jumping, mounted games, foxhunting, "Quiz" and horse management. PVPC
offers mounted lessons at least twice monthly (usually the 1st and 3rd Saturdays
of the month), at the Horse Park at Woodside (CTETA). Instruction and safety
are emphasized, as well as fun for all.
Optional clinics with visiting or guest instructors are also offered in addition
to the monthly lessons. An unmounted meeting will also be offered 1 - 2 times
per month. During unmounted meetings members learn about topics such as: feeding,
veterinary care, shoeing and various areas of horse management. Under adult
supervision, the more experienced Pony Clubbers are encouraged to help and
teach less experienced members.
Points are awarded to members for attendance. Members' participation points
are added up for the year, culminating in an annual awards ceremony. Members
RSVP for activities by calling the PVPC Hotline 650 599-2678.
PVPC members are encouraged to work their way through the nine stages of the
progressive Standards of Proficiency, which test knowledge and riding ability.
Pony Clubbers who attain the B, H-A and A rating levels meet standards of
competence that are recognized throughout the horse world.
2008 OFFICERS & VOLUNTEERS
District
Commissioner
Winston Thomas wthomas@deltagen.com
Joint District
Commissioner
Marida Berlin maridab@speakeasy.net
Joint District
Commissioner
Selina Dwight dwight@genome.stanford.edu
Secretary
(and Membership)
Lisa Krieger lkrieger@mercurynews.com
Treasurer
Wendy Taylor wetalylor@cisco.com
Mounted Program Planning and
Scheduling - Marida Berlin
D Ratings Coordinator - Vivianne Schaller
C Ratings Coordinators - CJ Kolb and Anne O'Connell
D Unmounted Program - Lisa Krieger
PVPC Gear - Shirley Guich
Rally / Trunk / Equipment Coordinator - Stan Konrad
Holiday Wreath Sales - Vivian Schaller
Holiday Party Host - CJ Kolb
Librarian - Charlotte Thunen
Fundraising - Carol Konrad
Membership Roster - Lisa Krieger
Nominating Committee - Carolyn De Witt
Membership - Lisa Krieger
New Member Liaison - Carol Konrad
Webiste Manager - Mary Spangler and Victor Medina
Publicity - Lisa Krieger
Annual Awards -Winston Thomas
Attendance Tracking - Winston Thomas
PVPC INSTRUCTORS
Ruben Arce 925-963-5281
Kris Barrett 408-832-8075
Judy Klus (Contact Mary Spangler at maryspangl@aol.com )
Gina Miles ginamiles@msn.com 805-610-0879
Laura Mauck 650-315-7679
Sara Williams som99@aol.com 530-304-1650
Jacqueline Blais
PARENTS' ROLE
Parents play an important role in PVPC. PVPC, as a volunteer-run organization needs and expects parents to actively participate. We ask that at least one parent is always present when their child is riding. If a parent is unable to attend, please designate another parent to be your child's official "Chaperone". Make sure that the Chaperone has the up to date health information for your child.
There are many volunteer roles in which parents help to keep the club running smoothly. These roles include: chaperones, helping on CTETA "work and volunteer days", assisting with events and activities, and assisting with fund-raisers. Volunteering can be a lot of fun and it is the best way to meet other parents and the other members of the club. No experience needed!
