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Frederick Pony Club would like to invite you to a schooling jumper show! Please join us August 29th starting at 9 AM at 4620 Ijamsville Rd, Ijamsville MD 21754 (That is just south of Frederick MD!). $15 a class to support the club, no office fee. 6 ribbons per class and a prize for every winner!

Prize List https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ahb0Ix1k2KBTkm7IlpDYRq9xtz7o2q84/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107422771966379174820&rtpof=true&sd=true

We have 12 classes starting with ground poles up to 2'9, with higher fences upon request to be scored with 2'9. Each height will have a power and speed class plus a fastest clear round class.

Pre-Entry is not required, but you can enter here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14a-RZiZx3K0XzLvVuUUZXim835JwCggDSJChYXjuxLg/edit?ts=611ac2da

For more info see here: https://www.facebook.com/events/535876584389152

Thank you to all our sponsors who donated to our silent auction or to the show:

Elisabeth Yeager Realty

Aspire Equine Dentistry

Farm to Family Dog Training

Brian's Mess, Inc. 

 

What did we do in 2019?

  • Grew the club to 11 members, a mix of children, teens and adults
  • Rode in dressage and jump lessons with instructors Nicki Carson, Katherine Rizzo, Emily Melton and Lauren Oyrazo
  • Went cross country schooling with Sally Shirley and Chris Donovan
  • Played mounted medieval games, learned about saddle making and fit, learned about equine dentistry from alumnae Ashley Dillow
  • Competed in tetrathlon rally
  • Had 2 new members complete their D1s
  • Did 3 fundraising events at Loch Moy and used grant money to fix up our field
  • Rented the field to other equestrian clubs

Check out these great articles on some Frederick History!

https://www.fredericknewspost.com/archive/a-golden-occasion-pony-club-celebrates-years-looks-to-future/article_4da507df-59dd-5985-82a5-41f027c994e0.html

https://www.fredericknewspost.com/archive/pony-club-doesn-t-horse-around-at-national-contest/article_901f4d58-1987-5d2e-9bf7-b07601726d5b.html

https://www.fredericknewspost.com/news/lifestyle/riding-clubs-offer-a-way-to-boost-equine-pursuits/article_54962e85-d4cd-53e4-8ca7-632e869b14ae.html