Northern Lakes Region Update

posted by Debbie Kanda, NLR Secretary

Did we skip spring???  Today it is 90 degrees in many parts of the Northern Lakes Region and maybe we are finally feeling like we've turned the corner.  If you and your pony clubber are making summer plans, don't forget to consider several fantastic options offered by the NLR!

* NATIONAL EXAMINER CAMP -- June 11-15 at Schweiss Farm in Hector, MN
A new location for this awesome summer camp.  NE camp is designed to prep pony clubbers interested in national ratings this year or in future years for the level of expectations required to pass national certifications.  This year the camp clinicians are Richard Lamb & Claire Harmon.  An opportunity to ride with clinicians at this level only comes around once a year so take advantage and sign up now.  ONLY 2 SPOTS REMAINING!
Register for National Examiner Camp


*  D and YOUNGER C CAMP -- June 27-30 at University of Wisconsin - River Falls.
What could be more fun than 3 days with your horse and staying overnight in University dorms!  Join in the fun at the Northern Lakes Region D and younger C camp.  This is the 3rd year for the camp and many exciting activities are planned.  The camp planning committee has two former CPC grads who went to Nationals in Games leading the games portion of the camp and other fabulous upper level Pony Clubbers who will be instructing on the flat and over fences. There are even educational sessions for parents so us parents can learn about trailer safety and rallies among other topics!  The best thing about the camp is that there will be a mini Mock Rally at the end so that the riders can practice everything they need to know to rally successfully this summer.  There will be ribbons : )  It will be a great introduction to all things Pony Club.Don't delay in sending in your registration.  The camp planning committee would also like you to know that sharing horses at the camp is always an option.  So, don't let the lack of a mount stop you from signing up for this camp!
Register for D Camp


* NATIONAL CERTIFICATIONS -- July 20 & August 23-24 -- UW-River Falls
The HB certification is planned for July 20.  Registration deadline for this certification is May 25.  Check the USPC website national certifications page for more details.  The C3 Traditional and just added is a C3 Dressage specialty certification will be August 23-25.  Deadline to register for these testings is June 28.
USPC National Testing Page

* BRIDGET TWINING MEMORIAL FOUNDATION AWARDS
Reminder that the Northern Lakes Region is offering 2 complete, paid registrations for the horse trials and 2 complete, paid registrations for the horse trials and clinics.  Visit the Northern Lakes Region website to print an application.  Also visit the Bridget Twining Memorial Foundation website for additional information about the show and the clinics.  MEMBERS:  consider taking advantage of this opportunity -- it's not often that a generous opportunity like this comes along!
Application