MEMBERSHIP
New Memberships are registered September 1 through December 31 of each year. Transfers from another club must be approved by the current board.
Before joining, you are WELCOME & ENCOURAGED to come observe a mounted meeting or hang out at an unmounted meeting. This way you can meet the group, see what a typical meeting is like, ask questions, and feel things out. Our calendar page lists our upcoming events. If you'd like details/info on a specific meeting date to observe before officially joining or are unsure if you or your child is ready to join, please contact us with info on yourself HERE so we can get in touch with you.
Each new member must join River Valley Pony Club AND United States Pony Club. USPC is the national organization that provides much of our curriculum and umbrella insurance.
In order to join USPC, you must have an invitation from a local club, like River Valley Pony Club. So after you fill out our local club forms, we will initiate an invite for you to join U.S. Pony Club. This invite will come via email. A rider is only eligible to participate in club mounted activities once their U.S. Pony Club membership is paid/active. Just joining/ paying fees to River Valley Pony Club does not complete your membership process.
After both club and USPC forms & payment have been received you will be added to the invite list for mounted events with sign-up info for each event.
Each new member must join River Valley Pony Club AND United States Pony Club. USPC is the national organization that provides much of our curriculum and umbrella insurance.
In order to join USPC, you must have an invitation from a local club, like River Valley Pony Club. So after you fill out our local club forms, we will initiate an invite for you to join U.S. Pony Club. This invite will come via email. A rider is only eligible to participate in club mounted activities once their U.S. Pony Club membership is paid/active. Just joining/ paying fees to River Valley Pony Club does not complete your membership process.
After both club and USPC forms & payment have been received you will be added to the invite list for mounted events with sign-up info for each event.
When you're ready to join...
FOLLOW THESE STEPS:
(Yes, we realize it's a lot of steps & paperwork but we promise it's worth it. Coordinating horses & riders is no walk in the park ;)
If for some reason you cannot fill out the electronic forms or struggle with the sign up process below please email us! RiverValleyPonyClub@gmail.com . We can send a paper form or help you via phone.
USPC membership assistance is available during the business week M-F.
If for some reason you cannot fill out the electronic forms or struggle with the sign up process below please email us! RiverValleyPonyClub@gmail.com . We can send a paper form or help you via phone.
USPC membership assistance is available during the business week M-F.
1. Read Frequently Asked Questions about Pony Club
2. Read the RVPC Handbook
If you are a parent signing up a child, please include them in reading through this handbook.
3. Read the Code of Conduct
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Parents, please review this with your child. It's an important guide to our club's expectations for members & parents participation.
Electronic signatures for this form are included in the next step so no need to print/sign- just review it!
Electronic signatures for this form are included in the next step so no need to print/sign- just review it!
4. Complete RVPC Membership Form
5. Wait for the email invite to join U.S. Pony Club
-This email will come as soon as a club officer processes your club membership and can initiate the invite from USPC. Normally within 2-3 business days.
-When you receive the email you will be able to fill out the USPC forms and pay via credit/debit card (dues range from $155-$200 depending on the time of year you join. If you miss this email or struggle with this for whatever reason, email us at rivervalleyponyclub@gmail.com
-Once you've joined and paid via this email, you will receive login credentials for the USPC website which offers a ton of resources. You will be able to see certification level info, horse management materials, national pony club event opportunities, etc. This webpage has a ton to offer once you are "logged in."
-When you receive the email you will be able to fill out the USPC forms and pay via credit/debit card (dues range from $155-$200 depending on the time of year you join. If you miss this email or struggle with this for whatever reason, email us at rivervalleyponyclub@gmail.com
-Once you've joined and paid via this email, you will receive login credentials for the USPC website which offers a ton of resources. You will be able to see certification level info, horse management materials, national pony club event opportunities, etc. This webpage has a ton to offer once you are "logged in."
Ok, now what?
Once you've done all your paperwork and paid your fees ($70 club/regional AND $155-$200 to USPC) we will be adding you to our club roster, email list, member facebook group, & Remind text app. You'll be in the loop for all the opportunities RVPC and USPC has to offer! You are welcome to email us and include any membership questions you may have as we get acquainted! We look forward to meeting you!
Anytime we have a mounted meeting or camp, there will be a sign up link emailed/sent to members to fill out prior to participation. Most unmounted/no horse meetings don't have a sign up unless we need a head count for food. RVPC will provide a D manual and a medical armband to our new members at their first meeting. You will receive a new member packet and official pony club pin from USPC by mail a few weeks after joining.
Make sure to browse our website and read the links and resources as you begin your pony club adventure!
Anytime we have a mounted meeting or camp, there will be a sign up link emailed/sent to members to fill out prior to participation. Most unmounted/no horse meetings don't have a sign up unless we need a head count for food. RVPC will provide a D manual and a medical armband to our new members at their first meeting. You will receive a new member packet and official pony club pin from USPC by mail a few weeks after joining.
Make sure to browse our website and read the links and resources as you begin your pony club adventure!