Golden Hills Pony Club members Keeley Mahan, Anne Walker,
Jessica Pieracci, Aurelia Philippe and Julie Pieracci took home
several awards at the Sierra Pacific/Middle California Regional
Rally on June 26-28 in Elk Grove.
ELK GROVE – Golden Hills Pony Club members Keeley Mahan, Anne Walker, Jessica Pieracci, Aurelia Philippe and Julie Pieracci took home several awards at the Sierra Pacific/Middle California Regional Rally on June 26-28 in Elk Grove.
Participating in the Dressage Rally on the 27th, the club placed fourth overall. On the final day of the event, the club participated in the Show Jumping Rally and placed first overall. Pony Club members were also presented an award for the best tackroom setup.
Twelve teams participated, from various clubs throughout the two regions: Sierra Pacific and Central California.
The mission of Pony Club is to provide a program for youth that teaches riding, mounted sports, and the care of horses and ponies, thereby developing responsibility, moral judgment, leadership and self-confidence. Members of USPC have joined an organization dedicated to producing well-rounded horsemen and women and one that has produced many of the past and current Olympic and International riders.
USPC is unique because its educational programs place equal emphasis on the teaching of riding skills, horse-care fundamentals, and team participation with sportsmanship. From the moment youth join USPC until they graduate, they are part of a broad network of activities and educational programs that promote the health and safety of both horse and rider. USPC is dedicated to developing knowledgeable, competent, responsible, and caring horsemen. It is not necessary for a child to own a horse or pony, but they must have access to one when required.
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If you are interested in learning more about Pony Club, you can visit www.ponyclub.org or contact District Comminssioner Bess Pieracci at (831) 663-1351.
