-------------------------------- Goals --------------------------------
• To promote a better working relationship with the USPC and USEA by utilizing
programs already available within both organizations.
• To create a more universal standard of teaching on the eventing side of Pony Club.
• To help keep upper level Pony Clubbers active by providing a link to the Young Rider programs and the Instructor Certification
programs.
• To establish a younger generation of riders and instructors in the USEA.
-------------------------------- How? --------------------------------
• By offering one reduced rate clinic per region per year with Sara or Eric
Dierks. For incentive, Sara and Eric have kindly offered to lower their regular daily
teaching rate by $1,000.00. The daily costs will be divided as follows: The USPC will pick up some of the
cost for the region by paying $250 a day. Subsequently, each region will be
responsible for any travel costs, when applicable, plus the remaining $250 a
day.
• Each clinic can last for one or two days on any phase, or phases, which that
specific area wishes to focus on.
• By offering a ground school on any subject that the kids of that region wish to
talk about. (Anything from preparing for a three day event, to job
opportunities and sponsorship ideas in the event world.)
• By providing information on Young Riders and the ICP at each clinic.
• By having a feedback session on what people want to see from different USEA and USPC programs, and discussions on how they could be more effective. (Usually done at lunch or dinner)
• By encouraging older Pony Clubbers and instructors to come and audit the clinics to find out more about the ICP.
-------------------------------- Where? --------------------------------
• Anywhere in the USA
• The USEA covers their travel and Overlook Farm allows them to donate their
time.
-------------------------------- Who? --------------------------------
• Eric Dierks and Sara Kozumplik-Dierks will be dividing up the clinics this
year.
• If there are a lot of people in one area and schedule permits they will both
come.
• They are both ICP level 3 coaches, achieved A rating in pony club, and compete at the four star level in eventing.
-------------------------------- Questions/Contact Info --------------------------------
For more information or to schedule a clinic please contact Candice Money
at candice@ofet.net or at 540-955-1309
