A typical year of activities in North Hill Pony Club January-March: 10 weeks of weekly stable management lessons. No horses involved. The Saturday before Valentine's Day (February): North Hill Pony Club's Annual Fundraiser 'Bud, Spud and Steak' in Oakbank. Adults only! Each family prepares a gift basket for the rainbow auction. February: Eastman Quiz. Kids get to showcase their knowledge about horses. No horses involved. Held in the eastern region of Manitoba March: Regional quiz, usually in Portage la Prairie. May-June: Set of 10 riding lessons, held at the Bird's Hill Equestrian Center May: Written tests. May: Pony Clubs Spring Classic Show at the Bird's Hill Park. Each family is asked to volunteer 10 hours regardless if child is participating as this is NHPC's main fundraiser. July: Manitoba Pony Club Camp in Portage July-August: Possibly another set of 10 riding lessons. Varies from year to year August: The Manitoba Pony Club Benefit Show with MPC Championships. Families who have children competing are required to volunteer 6 hours. September: Testing, the riding and stable management portion. September-October: Set of 10 riding lessons at a local arena. Last Saturday of October: Halloween Party on horseback. December: Christmas Party