USPC Tetrathlon Opportunities

The Selection Panel determines the teams using information in the applications and recommendations. The Selection Panel will consider a candidate's ambassadorial attributes as well as the technical, athletic and teamwork abilities of each candidate. The USPC Tetrathlon Committee is responsible for training and fielding International Tetrathlon Teams.

The General Selection Criteria for Competitors

Be a C3, B, H, H-A or A level Pony Club member in good standing.
Be 16 to 21 years of age as of January 1, the year of the exchange.
Have strong Horse Management skills.
Have a strong record of service to Pony Club.
Have high Ambassador qualities.
Have a strong background in riding borrowed horses, Eventing at the Training level, and Show Jumping at 3'6".
Have recommendations of their DC, RS and one other Pony Club official (RIC, HMO, NE, BOG, Committee member, etc.)
Assist with fundraising.
If necessary, be able to meet prior to the official start of the Exchange to begin work as a team. (location to be determined).
Sign and adhere to a Code of Conduct.
Complete all application requirements.

The Strassburger Award

This is awarded annually to the high scoring Senior boy at USPC Tetrathlon Championships and is donated by the Strassburger family.

Kim Dunlap Artana Award

This is awarded annually to the high scoring Senior Girl at USPC Tetrathlon Championships and is donated by the Tetrathlon committee.

Last modified: August 26, 2009