Marin County Pony Club
THE PONY CLUB PLEDGE
As a member of the United States Pony Club, I stand
for the best in sportsmanship as well as horsemanship.
I shall
compete for the enjoyment of the game well played and
take winning or losing in stride, remembering that
without good manners and good temper, sport loses its
cause for being.
I shall endeavor to maintain the best tradition of the
ancient noble skill of horsemanship, always treating
my horse with the consideration due to a partner.
I shall strive at all times to uphold the high ideals
of Pony Club and of my country.
33rd Annual Gymkhana and
Horse Show
Sunday, September 4th, 2011
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Vanishing Point Ranch, Bolinas
A Brief History of Pony Club
The Pony Club started in England in 1929 and in 1954 the United States Pony Clubs (USPC) was formed with headquarters in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The headquarters moved to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY in 1993. Pony Club is one of the leading junior international organizations, represented in more than 30 countries. There are more than 11,000 members in the United States alone.
MCPC belongs to the Sierra Pacific Region of the USPC, which covers Northern California and Nevada. Our region is comprised of 17 clubs.
The Club's regular meetings are held twice a month at Vanishing Point Ranch in Bolinas and attract children from throughout the area. Membership varies, but there is an average of 12 riders of various abilities taking part in club lessons and activities.
MCPC is for the child who wants to learn more than can be learned in one riding lesson per week. It is for the family concerned about responsibility, self-discipline and teamwork. Therefore, we teach all aspects of horsemanship and stable management and evaluate these skills through a rating system.
