Formed in 2004, King Pony Club (KPC) encourages its members to get involved in all equestrian activities - lessons, clinics, testing, education and socializing - so they can experience the maximum benefit of their time in Pony Club. Fun is a big priority at King, because riding horses isn't all about competition, it's about forming a bond with your horse and having a great time with the friends you make along the way.
KPC primarily serves the Aurora and Newmarket areas of York Region. However, many King Pony Club members ride from Briarwood Farms, which while located in Aurora, ON, pulls riders in from all parts of the GTA.
Our branch is run by a volunteer, elected committee composed of parents, members, former members and coaches. The 2010 Branch Executive Committee is:
District Commissioner -- Laurie Blake
Assistant District Commissioner -- Sam Ng
Youth Representative -- Jennifer Hill
Treasurer -- Julie Anderson
Secretary -- Sarah Cowie
Coach -- Jan Humphrey
Off Site Coach -- Kate Evans
For general information about KPC, and to join our branch, please contact our DC Laurie Blake via email, at ljblake@rogers.com.
Our Youth Representative, elected unanimously by King Pony Club members, is Jennifer Hill. Jennifer can be reached by email at horse-obsessed@hotmail.com.
Jan Humphrey, Equine Canada Level 2 Coach, is King's primary coach. DC Laurie Blake, also an EC Certified Instructor, is on hand for all shows and EC Certified Instructor Kate Evans has also coached King riders at many shows, including through a very successful 2009 D Rally.
2010 Activity Planner
Events are still being organized for 2010. Members have indicated interest in testing to update their rider levels, plus:
- Rally - 2010 members plan to return to D Rally (August) in force to continue on and even improve on their fantastic 2009 placings at the D1 Level. Some of the senior members are also contemplating grooming at ABC Rally (Aug. 13-15) this year.
- Regional Quiz - A three-member team is preparing to meet other Central Ontario Region branches at Quiz, on Saturday, May 8, at Uxbridge Secondary School.
- Upcoming Clinics - Briarwood Farms is planning of series of clinics for members this spring to assist members in their testing and education goals. Under consideration is a dressage clinic, one on driving, as well as others on show preparation and line showing.
- Showing - Along with D Rally, members have also expressed interest in attending both dressage and show jumping qualifiers.
- Pas de Deux/Drill Teams - Individual members have been discussing the formation of drill and pas de deux teams for fun, and competition purposes.
The Briarwood Farms website can be located at www.briarwoodfarms.ca.
