Festival is Coming! Eventers to the Start Box.
Great news if you didn’t qualify for Rolex this year, but you still want to ride cross country at the Kentucky Horse Park — It’s Festival year! Pack up your family and come to Champs in 2017.
Basic Info: Qualify at your Regional Rally and meet the following criteria:
| Beginner Novice | 12 yrs. or older | C-1 Trad/HSE & Up |
| Novice | 12 yrs. or older | C-1 Trad/HSE & Up |
| Training | 13 yrs. or older | C-1 Trad/HSE & Up |
| Preliminary | 14 yrs. or older | C-1 Trad/HSE & Up |
| Stable Manager | As above | D-3 HM & Up |
To qualify for Eventing Championships, a rider must have completed (without elimination in any phase) two Horse Trials. One of these can be your region’s Eventing Rally and one must be a recognized USEA HT; or two recognized USEA Horse Trials. One of the competitions must be clear of any cross country jumping penalties and the other may have no more than 20 cross country jumping penalties. For competitors who complete only two recognized USEA Horse Trials, they must submit an exception documenting Vet Box knowledge and Horse Management from another rally.
Fine Print:
• Age as of January 1, 2017, certification as of closing date of qualifying rally. Entrant must have competed in the qualifying rally at the certification required for that division/discipline.
• All Championships Competitors must be in compliance with USPC Policy #1002, Member in Good Standing.
• B/H-A/A competitors are invited to compete with the permission of the RS
USPC National Office
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) is the largest equestrian educational organization in North America. Started in 1954, the organization has developed curriculum that teaches safe riding skills and the care of horses through mounted and unmounted lessons. Through Pony Club, members have fun with horses and make lifelong friends while they develop skills, habits, and values that extend well beyond the barn and last a lifetime. Many members apply what they have learned in the USPC program successfully in their careers, educational and volunteer opportunities, and other life pursuits.
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