So Cal Region's Everything But The Horse Rally 2024

(organised by Horsemanship Academy PCRC & supported by members throughout the Region)

When: Saturday December 7th, 2024 Check in at 7:00am, Rally opening at 7:30am Early bird entries are due by November 22nd, If space permits then we will accept entries thru December 3rd, 2024 5pm - but only if there is availability (Limited tickets available)

Where: (register in advance!)Questhaven Ranch, 7621 Little Creek Rd, San Marcos 92078

Who: Pony Club members, Parent Volunteers, and friends!

Cost: Early Bird Pricing is: $40 per participant (Non-USPC members add $10), pricing increases after November 22nd

Food:  Bring your own lunch & refreshments. On site water safe to drink and some bottles and snacks will be available.

Inclement Weather? This Rally may be canceled in case of rain

Who Should Attend? This "Everything But The Horse this is a great rally for members who have never rallied, are new to Pony Club, or are interested in joining PC! We will be running this in the format of an eventing rally, but unlike a 'horsed' eventing rally,  western attire and tack is welcome! 

Attire: Mounted attire and Unmounted attire- see Articles 48, 50, and 51 of HM Handbook. Competition attire and body protector vests NOT REQUIRED 

What to expect: Aside from a few alterations(below for more details), this rally will run like a real Eventing Rally. Each 'rider' will compete in Dressage, Cross Country, and Show Jumping, all the while working with their team to provide top notch care to their 'horses'! Teams are also responsible for their own time management and being on time(or early!). Teams will designate a Team Captain, who will check in for the team and act as representative between the team and Rally Officials, and a Stable Manager, who will work with the Team Captain to coordinate the team's Horse Management. (Riding Stable managers allowed at this rally). As with a real rally, Parents are NOT allowed in the competitor area or permitted to assist their team outside of approved interactions in the neutral zone. This is a very educational, low stakes opportunity to challenge newer members in their organisational skills and teamwork!

Everything but the Horse 2022 video! 

What to prepare before the Rally and bring the day of/Required Equipment:

For each rider: Individual Equipment(okay to share tack and racks if sharing horse), Stall card and feed chart required for horse. 

For each team: Feeding Equipment for one horse(actual feed not required), supplies to set up one stall(shavings not required), cleaning equipment. Must be labelled with team name(article 87, HM handbook) team awning, team banner, camp chairs, water, snacks.

The following items on the Required Equipment list will NOT be required and should NOT come to the rally: 

Human First Aid Kit, Tack Cleaning Kit, Tack Room equipment, Utility Kit, Equine First Aid Kit, Extra Equipment, Grooming Kits, breakaway halter and leadrope

Notes about Horse Management Scoring: In leiu of bringing the entire RE kit, teams will sign up to identify the items in a provided kit for extra points. Teams will  be provided with a breakaway halter and lead rope to hang on their stall. HM scoring will scored at jog outs and turnout inspection, and HM Judges will periodically check the team's stall and tack room for proper and safe stable management.

**** Please do NOT attend if you are sick!****

Individual Info: If you are coming as an individual participant, please be sure to tell the Rally Organizer on your team entry form and we will likely join you with other individual participants to form a "Mixed Team" (some of our best friends came because we got to be on a Mixed Team).

Competitors: Remember to wear your PC pin, Medical Arm Band and demonstrate great teamwork & encourage each other! ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST wear a Medical Arm Band (on arm), If you do not have one, you can purchase a MAB for $10 at check-in the day of (bring cash or check).