1. USPC 2016 Championships Central Sportsmanship, Stewardship, Leadership through Horsemanship Ponyclub.org

2. USPC Championships Central Eventing August 5 - 7 Catalpa Corner Horse Trials, Iowa City, IA Games, Quiz, Dressage, Show Jumping and Tetrathlon August 7 - 11 Iowa Equestrian Center Cedar Rapids, IA

3. The Championship Goal USPC Championships provides a high-quality experience for every athlete; one in which every athlete: Is coached using the principals of positive coaching. Has fun competing and makes new friends. Feels like an important part of the team regardless of performance. Learns “life-lessons” that have value beyond the competition. Learns the skills of the sport and improves as a rider. Athlete and parent goes home with a good feeling about USPC.

4. Dressage-$400/riding team member Eventing-$460/riding team member ($385 to Catalpa & $75 to USPC) Games-$285/team member Quiz-$245/team member Show Jumping-$400/riding team member Tetrathlon-$400/team member (Dressage, Games, Show Jumping and Tetrathlon entries include 2 bags of shavings) For Cross Entered participants pricing is as follows: First Discipline Cost Second Discipline Cost Total Cost Dressage $400 plus Games $240$640 Games$240plus Quiz$200 $440 Show Jumping$400plus Games$240 $640 Tetrathlon$400plus Games$240 $640 Entry Fees

5. Championships Qualifications  Age as of January 1, 2016; certification as of closing date of qualifying rally. Entrant must have competed in the qualifying rally at the certification required for that division/discipline.  B/H-A/A competitors (C3 and up for Tetrathlon) are invited to compete with the permission of the RS DisciplineAgeCertification Dressage Training Level 12 yrs. or older D-3 Flat/DR and D3 HM and up First Level & up 12 yrs. or older D-3 Flat/DR and D3 HM and up Stable Manager As above D-3 HM and up Horsemasters Any D-3 Flat/DR and D3 HM and up Western Dressage All levels 12 yrs. or older D-3 Flat/DR/WST & D3 HM and up Eventing Beginner Novice 12 yrs. or older C-1 Trad/HSE and up Novice 12 yrs. or older C-1 Trad./HSE and up Training 13 yrs. or olderC-1 Trad./HSE and up Preliminary 14 yrs. or older C-1 Trad./HSE and up Stable Manager As above D-3 HM and up Horsemasters Any C-1 Trad and up Games Junior10 - 14 yrs. D-2 Flat and D3 HM and up Senior 14 - 18 yrs. D-3 Flat and D3 HM and up Advanced 18 - 25 yrs. C-1 Flat and up and C1 HM Note: See Games Rulebook for clarification, exceptions and divisional play up guidelines

6. DisciplineAgeCertification Quiz Junior D 10 - 12 yrs. D-2 HM thru D- 3 Trad Senior D 13 - 21 yrs. D-2 HM thru D- 3 Trad Junior C/H-B/B 14 yrs. or less C-1 HM and up Senior C/H-B/B 15 - 21 yrs. C-1 HM and up B/H/H-A/A 14 - 21 yrs. B HM and up Horsemasters AnyD-2 HM and up Show Jumping Introductory 12 yrs. or older D-3 Trad/HSE and up Developing Horse/Rider 12 yrs. or older D-3 Trad/HSE and up Modified 12 yrs. or older C-1 Trad/HSE and up Regular12 yrs. or older C-1 Trad/HSE and up Stable Manager As above D-3 HM and up Horsemasters Any D-3 Trad/HSE and up Tetrathlon Novice 11 - 12 yrs. D-3 Trad/HSE and up Intermediate 13 yrs. or older D-3 Trad/HSE and up Junior 13 - 16 yrs. D-3 Trad/HSE and up Senior 16 yrs. or older C-1 Trad/HSE and up Horsemasters Any D-3 Trad/HSE and up  Age as of January 1, 2016; certification as of closing date of qualifying rally. Entrant must have competed in the qualifying rally at the certification required for that division/discipline.  B/H-A/A competitors (C3 and up for Tetrathlon) are invited to compete with the permission of the RS Championships Qualifications

7. Discipline Awards at Championships Dressage The Dover "I Love Pony Club" pin Draft Cross Breeders and Owners Association Rising Star Award Thoroughbred Incentive Program Eventing Draft Cross Breeders and Owners Association Rising Star Award Thoroughbred Incentive Program Games Frances E. Pitts Memorial Games Trophy Quiz Top placing C competitors are invited to participate in the North American Quiz Challenge Show Jumping Draft Cross Breeders and Owners Association Rising Star Award Vieva Perrin Memorial Award for Horsemanship Thoroughbred Incentive Program A pair of spurs: presented to each competitor in the H3 division A belt buckle: presented to each competitor in the H4 division Tetrathlon Draft Cross Breeders and Owners Association Rising Star Award Equitation Award George Helwig Team Award The Sacksen Award The Stettinius Award Thoroughbred Incentive Program For more information about awards, check out the USPC Championships Central Gold Book.

8. Eventing Tentative Schedule Catalpa Corner Horse Trials, Iowa City, IA Friday, August 5 Move In, Briefing and Jogs Saturday, August 6 Dressage and Cross Country Sunday, August 7 Stadium and Awards

9. Eventing Entry Process* All competitors planning on participating in USPC Championships Central Eventing should enter directly with Catalpa Corners on June 21 st (entry opening date) to ensure the competitor gets into the Horse Trial. Competitors will pay $385 directly to the Horse Trial and $75 to USPC when entered by the RS into the Championships Entry system. If a competitor doesn’t meet the qualification requirements prior to the July 18 th USPC Entry deadline their entry fees submitted to Catalpa Corner will be refunded. *Entries are done directly through Catalpa Horse Trial and with USPC.

10. Eventing Stabling Information All teams will be stabled together in temporary stabling, with one (1) tack stall per team. All teams will be using feed trailers.

11. Games, Quiz, Dressage, Show Jumping and Tetrathlon Tentative Schedules Iowa Equestrian Center, Cedar Rapids, IA Sunday, August 7 Games Competitors Move In Monday, August 8 Games Competition followed by Awards Dressage, SJ and Tetrathlon Move In Opening Ceremonies Tuesday, August 9 Quiz Briefing and Competition Dressage, SJ and Tetrathlon Competition Begins Wednesday, August 10 Quiz Competition Continues Dressage, SJ and Tetrathlon Competition Continues Thursday, August 11 Quiz Competition Continues followed by Awards Dressage, and SJ Final Rides followed by Awards

12. Iowa Equestrian Facility Map

13. Stabling & Entry Information Entries will be done through the usual process (RS), details will be in the USPC Championships Central Gold Book. No arrivals prior to 5pm on Sunday, August 7 th No layovers after noon Thursday, August 11 th Games ponies laying over August 9 th -11 th $20/night 10’x10’ stalls with rubber mats Stabling for early arrivals (before 5pm August 7 th ) and layovers (after noon August 11 th ) will be available at an off site location. A list of facilities will be posted on the USPC website.

14. The Ultimate Experience Championships are important to our members! “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience to be on a team, at a beautiful venue, and to experience not only your own team involvement but that of all the teams in the six disciplines." "If you have been, or are on a team, please cherish this experience. Very few will ever get this chance again. It should be the ultimate experience in your young equestrian lives. Do not bury it in your resume. Put it out front for all to see." “The smiles and support I saw this past week were heart- warming. There is so little team spirit in the world today. Cherish it and try to pay it forward." “And parents, friends, and supporters, give your time, treasure and talents to help future young people have this experience. It’s up to you to see this competition flourish. It is truly worth your time and money."

15. USPC Championships Central Join us May 31 st for a webinar about what to expect at UPSC Championships Central! Contact Erin Woodall, erin@ponyclub.org,erin@ponyclub.org 859-559-0650 for any questions about USPC Championships Central.