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Suncoast
Pony Club 2008
Just
a few of our policies
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Suncoast Pony Club
(SPC) is a Member of the Sunshine Region of the United States Pony
Clubs, Inc. The USPC is an organization of volunteers dedicated to
the education of young riders in all aspects of horse management,
riding, safety and knowledge. Pony Club strives to develop
self-confidence, leadership, responsibility, and moral judgment in
its Members. The Guiding Beliefs of the USPC are:
USPC, Inc is an educational organization
USPC requires parental involvement and support to be
successful
The local Club is the core of the USPC
USPC provides an opportunity for shared fun and
cooperative work with others
Fair and friendly competition develops teamwork and
sportsmanship
Horse management is basic to USPC
The
SPC has established the following policies to guide the
administration of its activities. These policies are intended to
provide guidance to the Club’s elected officers and committees in
carrying out the mission statement and guiding beliefs of the SPC
and are intended to be used in conjunction with the policies,
procedures and information in the USPC Handbook. These policies and
procedures will be reviewed annually and voted upon by the Members
at the Annual meeting.
Goals
and Philosophy
To foster the safe enjoyment of horses and riding
To provide an educational program in riding, horse
management and stable management
To guide and support riders in setting and achieving
realistic goals
To develop an understanding and sympathy of the horse
by our riders
To foster teamwork and good sportsmanship
To teach basic principles of first aid for horses and
riders
To teach correct, safe use and care of equipment
To encourage the development of well-rounded,
self-disciplined, responsible citizens
To provide parents an opportunity to share in and
support the rider’s love of horses and riding
To provide riding opportunities that allow parents to
pool resources and keep costs associated with this sport from
becoming prohibitive
To make known to parents and the community the
development benefits of the discipline and responsibilities involved
in riding and horse care
Organization Structure
Membership
Sponsors are adults who share the philosophies and
goals of USPC and SPC and who are willing to offer financial,
educational, active and moral support.
Annual fees are $5.00 per person. Each fee permits
Sponsor to vote on Club matters presented by the Executive Board.
All parents/grandparents of riders are entitled, but
not required to become Sponsor of the Club. Each parent/grandparent
may join as an individual Sponsor and pay the assigned fee.
Non-parents are other individuals who have indicated
an interest in supporting the Club may be Sponsor. They must be
approved by the DC and pay the annual Sponsors fee.
All parents/grandparents and Sponsors that are not
officers will be required to volunteer their time as needed. Each
parent and/or Sponsor or should anticipate serving 20 hours a year.
Riders Members
SPC Membership is open to any person age 7-24 who is
interested in riding and the care of horses.
All new Members must attempt to be rated at least a
D-1 with in 6 months of joining.
Age on January 1 determines the Member age for the
year.
To remain in good standing the Member must have
current dues paid in full and not owe from any previous year.
Members must submit the following forms each year when
dues are paid: medical release forms authorizing medical treatment
for injury or illness incurred at any Pony Club activity or during
transport to and from activity. Equine Activity Release Form to
release SPC from liability of any nature which may arise from or in
connection with activities run by the Club, a negative Coggins test
for each horse that is expected to participate in mounted Pony Club
activities.
Members must have one parent or responsible adult
participate in fund-raising events, serve as an officer of the Club
and/or serve as an activity coordinator.
Members are expected to share their knowledge with
less experienced Member without compensation.
Members are expected to exhibit good sportsmanship at
all times.Members
are expected to follow USPC & SPC policies at all times.
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