Upcoming Event: ODPOAC All-Breed Show June 16-17

Just a friendly reminder that ODPOAC is hosting an all-breed show in only a couple short weeks....details can be found below.....hope to see you there!

June 16-17 ODPOAC Show (ALL-BREED)

(@ Penmerryl Farm, VA)
Judges: Lauren Maddox & Bette Brand
Entry Form & Rules

SATURDAY Class List

SUNDAY Class List

For more information regarding future ODPOAC events, please visit our "EVENTS" page!

ODPOAC Youth: Kelly Jarvis

This begins our effort to frequently profile our own ODPOAC youth members and all the wonderful things they are doing within the POA organization. We believe that youth are the key to the success and future of the national POA organization. We also believe that our organization provides youth with essential life skills to be integral in their communities. We guide the development of youth by promoting family unity and building competent, confident, leaders of character who are connected to others through active involvement with POA organization.

Our featured youth for this edition is Kelly Jarvis. Kelly was the overall highpoint one pony one rider in 2011 with her POA "Flower". She begins her journey in 2012 with a new mount, "Chief" (seen below). In addition to POA, Kelly is also active in her local Pony Club and 4-H group.

Hometown: Madison

Age: 14

Proud Parents: Kris and Brad Jarvis

Years involved in POA: 5

ODPOAC asked Kelly Jarvis the following questions....and here are her responses!

How did you get involved in POAs?

"When I outgrew my Shetland pony we started looking for a larger show animal. My mom had a POA when she was little and noticed how versatile they where. I attended an open POA show with my Shetland a year before we found my first POA in Maryland."

What do you like most about POAs?

"I love how versatile they are and how much personality they tend to have...(mine sure do) They are the perfect size too."

Tell me a little about your POAs...

"Flower was my first POA she is 10 now and we've had her 5 years. She is very athletic and full of personality. (some good and some bad) She's my best friend.... hahaha. Chief is my new project he is 5 and we got him last year. He is quiet and loves attention. He likes showing and trail riding. I love both my ponies. They can be so wonderful and naughty all in the same day (just to keep things interesting, I guess)."

What are your POA goals for 2012?

"I hope to teach Chief how to rein and start jumping. With Flower I hope to keep improving her jumping, and pleasure behavior. Along with coming up with new costumes (my favorite!)."

When asked what advice or words of encouragement for others she said...

"no matter what kind of ride you had..... a day in the saddle is better than a day you're not"

Good Luck and Happy Trails to Kelly in 2012!

Stay tuned for our next edition of ODPOAC youth when we introduce you to Arielle Ampeh and her pony Maia!

Horse Show Update: May 5-6, 2012

Take a peek at pics of our exhibitors on the 'WINNING SMILES' page....congratulations to all on a job well done this past weekend! See you in June!!!

Upcoming Event: ODPOAC All-Breed Show May 5-6

Just a friendly reminder that ODPOAC is hosting an all-breed show this coming weekend....details can be found below.....hope to see you there!

May 5-6 ODPOAC Show (ALL-BREED)

(@ Penmerryl Farm, VA)
Judges: Don Coats & Yvonne Miller
Entry Form & Rules

SATURDAY Class List

SUNDAY Class List

For more information regarding future ODPOAC events, please visit our "EVENTS" page!

Meeting Minutes: 2012 POAC National Convention....

The POAC National Convention was held 23-26 February at the Wilderness Resort at the Wisconsin Dells. The purpose of this convention is to gather state and national stakeholders together to meet, discuss, and determine the specifics of POAC sponsored events in the year(s) to come. This year, members participated in learning workshops, educational forums, committee reviews, a youth board meeting, and a general membership meeting. If you would like to review the General Membership Meeting Minutes, please click on the link provided. Several interesting topics were discussed such as an upgrade to point keeping software (yeah!), a name change for the POAC International Show (POAC National Congress), and the implementation of an email Newsletter for those that sign up on the website (this has already been implemented - check it out). Stay current and get involved. It's YOUR club and in YOUR best interest! Happy Trails....

2012 International Sale!

Click on the image above for a full size view of this flier. A link to this flier has also been added to our "EVENTS" page....hope to see you there!

Entry Form, Class Lists, & Show Rules Posted!

Check out our "EVENTS" page for 2012 Entry Form, Class Lists, and Show Rules! As always, contact any officer or member of the board if you have any questions...hope to see you at the shows!