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Hobby Horse Rally
When: Saturday, January 10, 2026
Where:
Meridian Habitat Park and Community Center
14422 Meridian Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98375
HOBBY HORSE RALLY
COMBINED TEST (1 DRESSAGE ROUND, 2 JUMP ROUNDS)
When: January 10, 2026
Start time: 10:00 AM
End time: 2:00 PM
Cost: $37 per person (includes 1 dressage test and 2 jumping rounds)
Refunds: Refunds will be issued minus a $10 admin fee up until Jan 2,2026. Refunds will not be issued after the closing date (Jan. 2,2026).
WHAT IS IT: Hobby horsing, the art of riding stick horses, has evolved from a childhood pastime into a competitive sport. What better place to start Hobby Horsing than Pony Club!
Opening Date: November 17, 2025 Closing Date: January 2, 2026
Registration This link will take you to a payable Google form
RULES: This NW Hobby Horse Rally is open to both USPC Members and non-members. This is a USPC NW Region sanctioned event, and all participants and spectators will be required to sign a waiver and a code of conduct.
Age and Jumping divisions:
Grasshopper 1(ages 6 years & under): 6" verticals and Cross rails
Grasshopper 2 (ages 7-11years): 12 “verticals
Grasshopper 3 (ages 7-11 years): 24”-36” verticals
Junior 1 (ages 12-17 years): 12”-18” verticals
Junior 2 (ages 12-17 years): 18”-24” verticals
Junior 3 (ages 12-17 years): 24”-36” verticals
Junior 4 (ages 12-17 years): 30”-42” verticals
Senior 1 (ages 18 & up): 24”- 36” verticals
Senior 2 (ages 18 & up): 30”-42” verticals
Geriatric: (age ?): 12”- 18” verticals
Dressage Classes: (a smaller arena will be used to accommodate the space we have) Recommended for beginners: DC 1-3. Recommended for more experienced: DC 4-6. Advanced DC 7-9
**Dressage test should be ridden in less than 4 minutes**
Class numbers:
DC 1: USDF Intro A DC 4: USEF Training Test 3 DC 7: USEF Third Level Test 3
DC 2: USDF Intro B DC 5: USEF First Level Test 3 DC 8: USEF 4th Level Test 3
DC 3: USDF Intro C DC 6: USEF Second Level Test 3
Readers will be available for all classes, but we encourage you do memorize your test
Horse Management Classes: (Judged as a team) Resource :
HORSE_MANAGEMENT_RULEBOOK
Tack Room equipment identification and set up (timed) (we may have to modify for the sake of time)
Written test (individually judged age/certification appropriate)(we may have to modify for the sake of time)
Attire: Must be modest, such as polo-shirt and jogging/exercise pants (no tank tops, crop tops, shorts, etc.) Club polo shirts are encouraged. Tennis shoes are encouraged for jumping rounds. Solid shoes required (no sandals, crocs or socks).
Venue: Please be respectful to the property and stay in designated areas. You may want to bring a sack lunch. Please throw all garbage away or take it with you.
Awards: Individual Ribbons to 6th place per division. Horse Management Team Ribbons to 4th place. Written test ribbons to 6th place per division.
Resources:
Tests: Below are the tests offered at this rally. They are listed in order of difficulty. Young children should ride and intro level test.
PAYABLE REGISTRATION FORM BELOW
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