Standards & Certifications Clinics
The Standards and Certifications Clinic demonstrates the skills required for the D-1 through the C-2 Standards of Proficiency.
The presentation is geared towards instructors who teach Pony Club, leadership, members and parents,
as well as anyone who would like to be considered to be on the Local Level Examiners list.*
What You'll Learn
What’s the difference between a D2 and D3 rider? What is the Basic Balanced Position? What skills
set apart a C2 rider? Answers to these questions and more will be answered as all levels of riding
from D-A will be reviewed. Tips on how to conduct a test will also be included.
How to Prepare
Review the Standards of Proficiency and test sheets (print a copy to take notes on as well.) Those
involved in the testing process should also review the Local Level Examiners Handbook.
Resources
(you must be logged in to the USPC website to access)
Local Level Standards & Test Sheets
Local Level Examiner’s Handbook 2023 (D1-C2)
Virtual Clinic
Asia Thayer, current National Examiner and past Co-Chair of the USPC National Testing Committee, presents an in-depth view of the standards, utilizing both verbal explanations and photo & video reviews.
This presentation is proprietary information belonging to USPC and is the intellectual property of the presenter. It is to be used for educational purposes by instructors, examiners, members and parents. Only those given access by the Regional Instructional Coordinator or the Regional Supervisor are permitted to view the presentation.
Once your request is received you will be added to a
Google Group to access the video presentation.
Register to View the Presentation
In-Person Clinic: March 23, 2024. POSTPONED UNTIL FALL 2024
Location TBD
Are you an instructor with Pony Club students?
Are you an interested parent or club leader?
Are you preparing to be a Local Level Examiner?
USPC has been educating riders for 70 years—learn what we're all about!
1. How USPC supports equestrians in ANY of their competition goals by preparing riders for safe & successful riding across disciplines
2. What makes our instruction different and is necessary for riders to be successful in testing situations? Discussion! How to incorporate
3. What are the USPC Standards of Proficiency? We’ll cover the progression from D1-C2 and the benchmarks that define each level.
4. How to plan & execute a testing
There will also be a hands-on demo of the progression
from parallel leading to pivot lunging.
Our Clinician
Asia Thayer grew up in the Pacific Northwest; active with horses since the age of 8 and a member of the USPC and 4H. Asia has been involved in the USPC for over 30 years as a member and leadership roles including Regional Instruction Coordinator, national RIC committee, instruction council, co-chair national testing committee, member of the Board of Governors, and national examiner testing through the A level in eventing, dressage, and show jumping.
Asia is an active competitor and coach within the
USDF and USEA where she competed at the FEI level.
Outside of equine industry, she earned her master’s degree in Biology and Graduate Certificate in Public Health Genetics.
Asia owns an equine boarding and training facility in Gig Harbor, WA.
Register for the Standards & Certifications Clinic
coming soon!
Ride with an NE Clinic:
March 24 POSTPONED
Get some expert feedback from a National Examiner!
Open to D3 and up riders
Groups of up to 4 will have a flat lesson in the morning
and a jump lesson in the afternoon,
or choose just a flat or jump lesson.
Auditors welcome!
Register for the Ride with an NE Clinic
Deadline: TBD
NE Clinic Auditor Registration
* If you are interested in becoming a Local Level Examiner, please contact the Regional Instructional Coordinator for more information.