Welcome to the Oregon Region's
May 2021 Newsletter!
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Hello Oregon Region!
We made it! We made it through Dressage Rally and in-person events are happening!!
The next Regional Event is the Inavale One Days on June 5th / 6th. This is a huge fundraiser for the Region and we need all hands on deck to make it happen!! Keep your eyes out for a volunteer sign up from Tracy.
Championship registration is open! Check if you are eligible here, https://www.ponyclub.org/Volunteers/ClubCenterResources/Activities.aspx#Champs
There is also an opportunity for dressage riders to compete in the first ever International Virtual Dressage Exchange! Please check out the rules and regulations here, https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/73621-United-States-Pony-Clubs if you are interested.
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Inavale One Days!
Entry: http://www.inavalefarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/one-day-horse-trials-2021.pdf
~Jocelyn Ehlers, RS
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What a fabulous weekend we had at our first in person Rally in over a year! The Dressage Rally at the beautiful Devonwood Equestrian Centre was a huge success! We had nine teams participate, representing nine different clubs and centers, including a few catch teams (teams with members from different clubs). We also had 14 competitors for whom this was their first ever (in person) rally! Thanks to our sponsors, Gallops Saddlery and Irideon Riding Wear for providing prizes. A huge thank you goes out to all of the parent and Pony Club community volunteers. As I've said before, we simply cannot put on a rally without the support of many volunteers so THANK YOU for showing up and helping out.
Speaking of volunteers, your next opportunity to show your support for Pony Club is our annual fundraiser at the Inavale One-Days event June 4-6th. This is the only fundraiser the Oregon Region asks for your support with and it is VERY important for our annual budget. As a Region, we provide all of the volunteers needed to run the two 1-Day Events and in return, Inavale pays the region for our collective effort. The Region depends on this revenue to help put on our annual events throughout the year (for more information on what exactly this funding is used for, contact Michele Stevens, Region Treasurer). We really do need EVERYONE's support with this! It is a always a fun weekend with a lot of Pony Club friends and lots of excellent riding to watch. If you, your child or your friend is competing in the One Days, you can and should volunteer for at least one shift. So be on the look out very soon for a SignUp Genius to sign up for your preferred volunteer job. Sign up early to get the job and the time slot you want. There is something for everyone! Feel free to reach out with any questions.
~ Tracy Stout, VRS
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Provisional 2021 Calendar
Date Event Location
May 23 Oregon Trail Dressage Lesson Pirouette Enterprises
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June 5 / 6 Inavale Fundraiser Inavale Farm
June 19 / 20 All Levels HM Certification Prep Virtual
June 26 Model Horse Rally Portland Area
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July 10 / 11 Eventing Clinic? Inavale
July 17 /18 Upper Level Prep TBD
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August 21 / 22 Upper Level Test TBD
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September 25 / 26 MEGA Certification Inavale Farm
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October 10 All Levels Regional Lesson Devonwood
October 22-24 Show Jump Rally Clark County Fair Grounds
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November 6 Fall Meeting TBD
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Does Your Club Want to Host a Summer Camp?
The cost would be $200 a day which includes the cost of 1 porta potty and around 15 horses for a weekend. Bigger groups would be fine but would need to rent another porta potty. Naomi will have cross county jumps and stalls prepared but the camp organizers will have to be responsible for stadium jumps and dressage arena etc.
If your club is interested in hosting a summer camp at Meadows Vineyard, please contact Naomi Meadows at naomimeadows@hotmail.com
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Pony Club Community
~ Jodelle Marx, VRS of Community ~
If you have any interest in working to make Pony Club, the equestrian community, and the world a more inclusive, equitable, and diverse place, then our VRS of Community, Jodelle Marx, wants to talk with you! She can be reached at jod.marx@gmail.com.
Have any fun ideas for building community throughout the Oregon Region? It doesn't have to involve horses! Send your ideas to Jodelle!
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Instructional Opportunities
~Jordan Schulz, RIC ~
~ Sharon Cooper, Upper Level Prep ~
Hi All!
First and foremost we have had to cancel the regional lesson for the month of May unfortunately. We are encouraging members, if they feel comfortable, to attend Oregon Trail Pony Club's Dressage Lesson. Here is the official invite:
You are invited to join Oregon Trail PC for some fun dressage lessons at the fantastic Pirouette Enterprises in Wilsonville, OR Sunday, May 23rd. The 45 minute private lessons will be with Molly Eastridge, an "A" Pony Club graduate, former Young Rider Reserve Champion, and USDF Gold medalist. Pirouette, owned by Brooke Voldbaek, is a brand new facility with an indoor arena and exceptional footing, and easy access from I-5. Lessons are just $25, plus $15 haul in. ($40 total)
Closing date for entries is Wednesday, May 19.
Did you miss March's Standards and Certification Clinic? If you are interested in watching it, we can send you the recording. Additionally, if you are on the Examiners List and want “credit” for attending, please let me know. There will be a list of questions to answer to ensure you watched the video.
Please email Jordan at oregonregionRIC@gmail.com if you have any questions!
If you are passionate about the beginning of a rider's education, the Instruction Sub-Committee wants you!! Please reach out to our RIC Jordan Schulz at oregonregionric@gmail.com.
Stay Up-To-Date with all Upper Level opportunities and find links for registration on the Upper Level Clinics Page on the ORUSPC website https://oregon.ponyclub.org/pages/828.aspx
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Horse Management
~ Adria Fix, Horse Management Organizer ~
Some pics from April's Horse Management Seminar at Adnara Equestrian Center. Thanks to all our presenters and everyone who attended!
Boots and Bandages
Farrier Basics
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Region Finances
~ Michele Stevens, Treasurer ~
All club treasurers should now have completed their financial compliance for the start of 2021. If you are up to date, your club's Central Financing Home page should have a section that looks like this:
If your page has anything in red, like these, we need to talk!! Your club is at risk if you do not keep the financial records up to date. If you need help, have questions, or just want to chat about treasurer duties, please email me! oregonregionponyclub@gmail.com
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We are now able to use Zelle Transfers to pay/receive funds in clubs and the Region. These transfers are bank to bank, with no "middleman" or apps required. The transfers work with an email or a cell phone number, and best of all, there are no fees!
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OR Region Youth Board
Mikayla Stout (Co-President)
Ailis Ferry (Co-President)
Tess Hegarty (Activities Coordinator)
Tayte Nelson (Secretary, Social Media Organizer)
Lauren Tittel (Treasurer)
Happy May everyone! It was so nice to see a lot of you at the Dressage Rally this weekend, and now we are gearing up for our next competition! The Oregon Region Youth Board is excited to announce that we have a date set for Model Horse Rally on June 26th! We are looking to have a fun day filled with Pony Club activities and socialization! We will be sending out more information on registration and participation soon!
In other news, Co-President Ailis Ferry has teamed up with Jodelle Marx to start a region-wide virtual yoga series! Keep an eye out for more information as we will be starting classes heading into the summer as a fun way to combine physical fitness with skills we use as equestrians!
We hope to get the PC closet fully in action before the Summer - but we need your responses to know what clothing items you and your club are looking for! Please search your email for a form and complete it so that we can start collecting clothing donations.
It is our goal to have at least one member of each club represented on the Youth Board by the beginning of the Summer. DCs and CAs, please discuss having representatives of your club on the YB at your next meeting!
If you or members of your club/center are interested in learning more about the YB, please reach out to us at our email (youthboard.or@gmail.com) or look at our website (Oregon Region Youth Board). Our next monthly meeting will be Sunday 6/6, and we invite club reps or interested members to join us at 8:30 pm on zoom! Email Mikayla if you would like to join.
Thank you for supporting the ORYB. Stay healthy and enjoy May!
Contact us! youthboard.or@gmail.com
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Congrats to Our
Graduating Seniors!!
Nora Bissonette: Jumps and Jodhpurs, Member for 4 years, C1 HM, D3 Eventing.
Nora is graduating early from South Eugene HS. Nora has taught some D level members in her pony club and talked to potential members about joining pony club. Nora’s favorite part of pony club has been going to upper level clinics, pony club championships, and Pony Club Summer camp at Meadows Vineyard Outside of Pony Club, Nora enjoys camping, hiking, and singing. Pony Club has taught her it is ok to follow your instincts and politely challenge authority. Nora will attend Oregon State University in the fall as a Chemistry major in the Honors College. She is also excited to join their Eventing team.
Ellie Blythe: Highland Riders Pony Club, C1 HM, D3 Flat, D2 Eventing
Abby Frank: Rose City Pony Club, Member for 10 years, HB-HM, C1 Flat & Dressage, D3 Eventing
Abby is graduating from Southridge HS. In Pony Club, Abby has taught lessons, been an examiner, participated in camps and rallies every year and has gone to National Championships several times. She has too many wonderful memories to pick a favorite! Outside of Pony Club, Abby is the head coach for Rose City Rhythmic gymnastics, is the President of the Sustainability Club at her high school, involved in the Fashion club, and Student Government. She also enjoys baking, painting, reading, and journaling. Pony Club has taught Abby how to be independent and how to set and achieve goals. She has learned discipline and respect for authority, as well as how to be prompt and organized as well as how to advocate for herself and others. After high school Abby will take a gap year of international adventure travel including 3 months in Nepal and Tibet, a month in New York City volunteering with sustainable food advocates, a week in Peru studying ecotourism, and two months hiking and camping in the National Parks of the west. In the fall of 2022, Abby will attend the Honors College at Purdue University, majoring in aerospace engineering.
Tess Hegarty: Patton Valley Pony Club, Member for 4 years, C2HM, D3 Eventing.
Tess is graduating from Riverdale HS. Tess was hooked on Pony Club after her first time going to the Pony Club summer camp at Meadows Vineyard. Camp and rallies continue to be the sources of all of her favorite memories in Pony Club. Outside of Pony Club, Tess runs the Environment Club at her school, does Model UN, and she works at Wilco. Pony Club has taught her how to teach others and to be a good leader as well as to be responsible. In the fall, Tess plans to study international relations and environmental studies with a minor in Spanish.
Vanessa McDermott: Canterwood Pony Club, Member for 6 years, D3 Eventing
Vanessa is graduating from River HomeLink HS. Vanessa has attended a lot of rallies, summer camp, regional lessons and was on the Youth Board for a little bit. She also has taught some lessons with her previous club. Vanessa’s favorite memory comes from rallies and being on catch teams with other clubs. She had so much fun getting to know other people and working positively as a team. Outside of pony club, Vanessa enjoys coding and programming, painting, photography, and arts & crafts. Pony Club has taught Vanessa that age is only a number - you can learn from anyone at any age, and anyone can be a great teacher. Vanessa will attend Clark Community College possibly pursuing a major in marketing.
Emma McKie: Iron Horse Riding Center Pony Club, Member for 5 years, C1 Eventing
Emma is graduating from Ida B Wells HS. Outside of Pony Club, Emma plays the clarinet and enjoys hiking. Her favorite memory from Pony Club was the second (not the first) rally she went to because it was the first time she was mostly just overwhelmed the whole time, but at her second rally, she felt like she knew more about what was going on and thus had a great time! Something unexpected Pony Club has taught Emma is to be more confident about assisting and teaching others and being more willing to accept others’ help. Next year, Emma will be attending Portland Community College to start her path to a nursing degree.
Hannah Rhylick: Mt Hood Pony Club, Member for 5 years, D3 Eventing
Hannah is graduating from Hood River Valley HS. Hannah’s hobbies include show jumping and eventing as well as skiing. She teaches mounted and unmounted lessons to younger members in Pony Club. Her favorite memories include the opportunity to ride in upper level clinics with Terri Rocovish and Asia Thayer and Pony Club camp in 2017. Through Pony Club, Hannah has gained valuable leadership experience and learned how better to achieve her goals. Hannah plans to take a gap year and be a working student after she graduates.
Grace Schreiber: Mt Hood Pony Club, Member for 7 years, C1 Eventing
Grace has participated in Pony Club Camp, many rallies, and even got to go to Show Jump Championships in 2018. One memorable moment was when her horse got stuck in a fence at Camp one year and her awesome team shared their horses so she could still ride. Also Pony Club Championships was an amazing experience. Grace also has ridden outside of Pony Club at Inavale and Lincoln Creek Horse Trials. Grace will be attending Oregon State University next year and starting the Pre-Vet program.
Mikayla Stout: Rose City Pony Club, Member for 9 years, HB-HM, C2 Eventing
Mikayla is graduating from Catlin Gabel High School. Mikayla started riding Western at 6 years old, switched to English at 9 and joined Pony Club when she was 10. She enjoys competing in rallies, participating in upper level clinics, serving as an examiner for certifications, and teaching both mounted and unmounted lessons. She has served on the Oregon Region Youth board for 5 years as Secretary, Vice President, and now President. She has gone to National Championships several times for both Quiz and Dressage. Outside of Pony Club, Mikayla volunteers at Forward Stride, is a member of the Environmental Action Team and the Feminism club at Catlin Gabel, she ran for Varsity cross country at Catlin Gabel, and was the President of the CENTER Youth Collective. Mikayla enjoys reading, doing art and making jewelry, thrifting, running, hiking, camping, and skiing. Some of Mikayla’s favorite memories from Pony Club include attending National Championships several times, riding at Kentucky Horse Park at Festival Championships, Pony Club summer camp at Nancy McKnight’s and Meadows Vineyard, upper level clinics, and of course all the rallies. Through Pony Club Mikayla has made amazing friends and learned so many useful skills such as leadership, teamwork, and the value of working hard to achieve your goals. She is currently studying for her HA which she plans to take this summer and hopes to take the C3 soon as well. In the fall, Mikayla will be going to Scripps College in Claremont, CA possibly majoring in sociology, or biology.
Grace Wagner: Jumps and Jodhpurs Pony Club, Member for 5 years, HB-HM, C2 Eventing
Grace has been a pony club examiner, she teaches mounted & unmounted lessons, on Youth Board for one year, enjoys upper level clinics, studying for HA and hopes to take C3 soon. She graduated early allowing her to have the opportunity to go to California to work for two 5 star event trainers, one of whom is a graduate A Pony Clubber. Grace will return home this summer to start trade school for her 4 year apprenticeship to become an electrician
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CLUB NEWS
Highland Riders PC: The past month has been a busy one for HRPC! Several of our members attended and thoroughly enjoyed the Regional HM Clinic at Adnara Equestrian Center. We also sent two teams to the Dressage Rally, which was a great learning experience for all our members. May will be all about preparing for our upcoming certification day. Welcome to our newest members Camille and Izzi!
Oregon Trail PC: Oregon Trail had a bustling and fun-filled month preparing for dressage rally! We dusted off the rally kits, got in extra lessons, deep cleaned tack, pulled manes, and gave the first baths of the season! Thank goodness for those warmer days leading up to rally! Purposeful club fundraising in 2020 provided a great opportunity to purchase items to upgrade the club’s rally kit, including clear storage containers, garment and duffle bags for personal items, and better labeling and signage. The enhanced organization and attention to detail enabled the team to easily find what they needed throughout the rally and improve their overall coordination and presentation. Tayte (Captain), Lauren, Kaylie, and Lucy (SM) warmly welcomed Stephanie Oliviera from PVPC to the team! The OTPC/PVPC team had a successful weekend and placed first in both horse management and overall! We celebrate your exceptional horsemanship, sportsmanship, teamwork and triumphs!
Tayte and Lauren, also members of the ORUSPC Youth Board, had the special opportunity to recognize graduating seniors at dressage rally with keepsake gifts -- a lucky horseshoe necklace and a "Horses leave hoofprints on your heart" throw pillow. Seniors, we have all learned so much from your positive examples over the years and we hope your next adventures provide as many memories as you've given to us!
Congratulations and best wishes
Abby, Ellie, Emma, Grace S, Grace W, Hannah, Mikayla, Nora, Tess, and Vanessa! 
Rose City PC: Rose City had a fun and successful Dressage Rally, where most members participated. Tracy Stout did a fantastic job of organizing all of us and we appreciate her! Thank you to all the parents/sponsors who worked to make this be a great success! Mikayla Stout certified members for Fox Hills and Ava Hacke and Mikayla Strout participated in the recent HM seminar at Adnara Equestrian Center. Ava also participated in the mounted lesson at Devonwood. Mikayla looks forward to riding at Innavale.
Willamette Valley Pony Club: Willamette Valley Pony Club is happy to welcome three new members to our club. Audrey & Jonny, Addison & Sage, and Josslyn & Paris all recently joined. Two of them attended the regional lesson in April and two attended the Dressage Rally - great way to get started! WVPC has recently moved to another facility to hold our club days, now currently riding at Wintercreek Stables in Aumsville and we thank them very much for working with the club. We are currently working on putting together a Dressage Clinic with Heather Oleson to be held at Wintercreek Stables. Once this is finalized we will get the information out and hope both Pony Club members and non-members will be interested in participating in this.
Audrey and Jonny
Josslyn and Paris
Addison and Sage
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Your Regional Board
Regional Supervisor ~ Jocelyn Ehlers
Jocelyn joined the Regional Board in 2020, first as the RIC, and now as the RS. Jocelyn has been involved with Pony Club for 21 years. She is a C3 EV / HA working towards her B EV. She currently rides Fleurie, a ten year old Welsh / Appendix cross mare with Fox Hills Pony Club. The United States Pony Club and the Oregon Region has been and continues to be a huge influence in Jocelyn's personal equestrian education and has helped shape her as a person. Jocelyn believes that the Pony Club system provides superb equestrian educational opportunities for all involved. She believes that any Pony Clubber can reach the C3 level on their designated track(s). Jocelyn will work to provide opportunities for all!
Vice RS ~ Tracy Stout
Tracy has been involved with and helping Oregon Region Pony Club for eight years. She has been a Vice RS for four years. Tracy doesn’t ride horses but her daughter, Mikayla is a very active upper level member with Rose City PC who has earned her HB/C2 EV, so Tracy has been at every single show and clinic, including four USPC Championships and two National Symposiums, that Mikayla has participated in since 2013. Tracy is also a part of the Oregon Region Quiz committee who helps put on our fantastic Quiz rallies every year. Tracy plans to continue in her current position through 2021, but will need a replacement for 2022. If anyone is interested in this position in the future, please let us know.
Vice RS - Community ~ Jodelle Marx
Jodelle Marx serves the Oregon Region as the Vice Regional Supervisor of Community. Her role is to build community across clubs while helping the region become more diverse and inclusive. Jodelle is an HB/C-2 Traditional, working toward her C-3. She grew up in Columbia Winds Pony Club, but transferred to Patton Valley Pony Club when she moved to college. She is currently finishing her senior year at Pacific University, where she will graduate with a BA in Creative Writing. If you are interested in becoming involved in community development, please contact jod.marx@gmail.com.
Horse Management Organizer ~ Adria Fix
Adria has been involved with horses for 30 years, teaching for 13 years, running a program for 11 years and most recently having a Pony Club Riding Center for the past 5 years. She started with Eventing in middle school and continued through High School. During College she rode on her college's IHSA team making it to Zone's in her senior year. After college, she bought her very first horse herself (Bren) and continued in eventing and eventually landing a teaching and managing job at a barn. She started a Pony Club Riding Center as a way to bring the Horsemanship and Management side of horses to her students who did not own horses. It has turned into one of the best decisions for her program. She is looking forward to helping all Centers and Clubs bring the best HM possible to their members.
Treasurer ~ Michele Stevens
Michele has served on the Regional Board since 2018. She is also currently the DC of Oregon Trail Pony Club. Her daughter, Emma, started in Pony Club at the end of 2005 with Oregon Trail, and did certifications every year, achieving her A Rating when she was 17. Since then, Emma has continued to help out Pony Clubs in the US and the UK, by teaching and as an examiner. Michele joined as an official Pony Club member, shortly after Emma went to university, and has evented to the Beginner Novice level, and achieved her D2 eventing certification.
Regional Instructional Coordinator ~ Jordan Schulz
Jordan is a B level member of Patton Valley Pony Club. Jordan has been a member of Pony Club for about 15 years now, and has traveled to Cle Elum and Kentucky for championships, once in eventing and once in show jumping. Throughout her equestrian career she has worked for Grand Prix rider and trainer Terri Rocovich, as well as 4 star riders Ryan Wood and Courtney Cooper. Jordan is currently working towards her HA and A level certifications and is an assistant trainer at Inavale Farms in Corvallis. Jordan looks forward to "seeing" everyone this year and can't wait for the accomplishments 2021 will bring!
Secretary ~ Anna Hohl
Anna joined the Regional Board in 2020 and has been involved with Pony Club since 2018. She is also the DC of Highland Riders Pony Club. Her daughter, Madeline, is a D3 EV with Highland Riders. Anna has fond memories of growing up riding horses, but now lives vicariously through her two horse-crazy daughters.
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