Event Information:
USPC Rocky Mountain Region's 2026 QUIZ Rally 
The 2026 Quiz Rally will be held on Saturday, April 18th-19th, 2026 at High Desert Equestrian Facility in Grand Junction, CO.

The competition will be held according to the 2026 Quiz Rulebook & Newsletter - can be viewed at https://www.ponyclub.org/events/competitions/disciplines

Tentative Schedule: Times may be adjusted once entry numbers have been recorded.

Saturday, April 18th, the registration table will open at 9:00 am. The Volunteer and Chaperone meeting will be at 9:30am, and the Official Rally Competitors Meeting will be at 10:00 am. Competition will begin promptly at 10:30 am. 

Sunday, April 19th, the Volunteer and Chaperone meeting will be at 9:00 am. The Official Rally Competitors Meeting will be at 9:15 am. Competition will begin promptly at 9:45 am. Awards will follow the final phase.

Opening date is: March 10, 2026           
Closing date is: April 6th, 2026
 
*** Entries are to be submitted online. CLICK BUY TICKET
Entry Submission & Payment MUST be received by April 6th

* $25/pony clubber payment is required to complete your entry  
*All entries must be current 2026 members

Facility Address: 979 25 Rd., Grand Junction, CO 81506. All questions should be directed to Laurie@tahquitzequestrian.com 760-250-8418

TEAM COMPOSITION-The divisions and team compositions should be as follows:
Competition divisions differ from competition levels in that competitors may be separated into divisions based on age, skill, and/or other parameters. A competitor’s age is determined by their age as of January 1 in the year of competition.

 Novice D (and Unrated) UR, D-1HM, D-2HM, D-3HM  11 years of age or less as of 1/1/26
 Novice C                               C-1 HM, C-2 HM    11 years of age or less as of 1/1/26
Junior D (and Unrated) UR, D-1HM, D-2HM, D-3HM  2-17 years of age as of 1/1/26    
Junior C & Up                        C-1 HM, C-2 HM, H-B, H-A    that are 12-17 years of age as of 1/1/26
Senior D (and Unrated) UR, D-1HM, D-2HM, D-3HM  that are 18+ years of age as of 1/1/26
Senior C & Up                       C-1 HM, C-2 HM, H-B, H-A    that are 18+ years of age as of 1/1/26
Team details
- A team consists of 3 or 4 members, with one member being designated as captain. The team will belong to one of the divisions based on age (as of 1/1/2026) and HM certification.
- D teams consist of any combination of “Not Tested” through “D-3” HM Pony Club members. 
- “Unrated” Pony Club members compete as D-1s and abide by D-1 regulations.
- Teams comprised of both Junior and Senior individuals will compete in the Senior Division. 
- A Junior, regardless of age, may compete on a Senior team with their (& their parent) consent, in addition to the consent of their DC/CA or in the case of Championships, their RS.
- C Members cannot compete on D teams. D Members cannot compete on C teams.
- Individuals may be placed on a short team from another Club/Center or Region by an Organizer and at the discretion of the Organizer after consultation with all the resulting team members. RS may have the final determination.
- The Region will work with your DC/CA to comprise the teams.
 
REGISTRATION & FEES
Cost is $25 per competitor. Entries must be submitted online by April 6th,2026.
Each competitor is to sign up individually, and then the Region will work with your DC/CA to assemble teams.
REGISTER HERE: https://www.givesignup.org/TicketEvent/RMRegionQuizRally (click on "Buy Ticket"). Only entries that are accompanied by complete payment will be accepted.
LATE ENTRIES
*The region reserves the right to accept late entries after 4/6/26 if space permits. A $20 late fee will be added. 

CHAPERONES     
Each team must have a designated Chaperone CHAPERONE_FORM.pdf to serve as a volunteer during the duration of the competition.
Anyone serving as a team chaperone must understand and agree to the duties outlined and submit a chaperone form to accompany the team entry form at the time of submission.
Chaperones must be available to stay for the entirety of the rally.  *** Chaperones must accompany their Team Captain at "Check-in" the morning of the Rally - DC/CA may NOT sign on behalf of Chaperones. 
 
VOLUNTEERS
Each team must provide one to two volunteers. Volunteers must be available to stay for the entirety of the rally.
 
READER / SCRIBE
The rulebook addresses assistance during the written test... “Any competitor may have their test read to them. A reader will be assigned by the Rally Organizer.” If you have a competitor who cannot complete the competition without assistance, please contact the rally secretary to discuss.
 
FOOD
Tahquitz Pony Club Riding Center will provide lunch Saturday and Sunday. Please bring your own snacks and extra water that you will require for the day. 
Inclement Weather? The rally will go rain or shine, we will have plenty of covered areas to continue the fun!

COMPOSITE TEAMS
While everyone is signing up individually for this rally, please don't worry if you don’t have other teammates who are able to attend this rally, the region will place you on a “scramble team”. (Lots of lifelong friendships have been made from getting to be on a "scramble team"! Please ask your DC/CA to reach out to the region or contact the quiz secretary if you have concerns.
 
COMPETITOR ATTIRE
1.  Clean, neat, appropriate attire is expected. A collared shirt is required for all competitors, and failure to wear one will result in 3 points off for each phase of competition.      Example: Clean paddock boots, belt, polo shirt tucked in, beige breeches/pants, hair tied back, PC pin, Medical Arm Band (or MAB bracelet), & watch - there will be a schedule to keep.
2.  Appropriate dress and safe footwear is required during all Barn Phases. Refer to the current Horse Management Handbook and Rules for Competition.
3.  Pinney, aka your # (provided), Name Badge (provided), USPC Medical Arm Band (or Bracelet) with up-to-date information, and USPC pin must be worn at all times while on Rally grounds.
 
PARKING
Parking will be at the back of the property behind the barns. Look for and follow the Pony Club parking signs. Please do not park in front of the barns, trailer, or houses.
 
WHAT TO BRING
1.  Folding Chair for classroom, written test, and a place to sit between phases.
2.  Water & snacks
3.  Study Materials (some find it helpful to study together in between phases)
4.  Your watch to stay on time! 
 
WHAT TO EXPECT:
All team members & parents should wear their Club's/Center's Colors (team polo shirts, jackets & hats are preferred if you have them). Each Club/Center should have an assigned PIC "Person in Charge". The PIC's job will be to help keep their team informed, coordinate snacks, carpooling, Club/Center Awning for all from your group to gather throughout the day as well as communicate any changes to their members. Parents will be needed to volunteer as this rally relies on volunteers.
 
****Please do NOT attend if you are sick!****
Frequently Asked Questions:                           
What is Quiz? A Quiz competition is an un-mounted team knowledge competition that tests the member’s knowledge through answering oral questions, matching items to their names, or actually completing a task such as putting a bridle back together. Some of the areas that may be tested are the rulebooks for the various Pony Club disciplines, horse management manual & rulebook, the PC manuals, health, fox hunting, trailering, bits, safety, nutrition and confirmation. You may be asked to identify horse parts, show how to load a horse or decide if the grain in a bottle is oats or senior feed. Most of the questions are hands-on questions. This is a great way to learn more and test your horse knowledge skills. (Also a fun team-building experience!)

What does this mean that this is a “Qualifying” rally? Every other year, Rocky Mountain Region sends a Team(s) to represent our Region at the USPC National Championships where members compete against kids all over the Nation. There are also opportunities for individuals to be selected to go on to represent the US Team at the International PC Championships! Those members who want to qualify for RMR Quiz Regional team at the 2026 USPC Championships this year should ask your DC/CA to indicate your intent on the Team entry form.  Be sure to check your family’s calendar to make sure you are available to attend. 

What if I take a Certification Testing and pass after Quiz but before Championships? If you are a D-2 HM at this Quiz rally and then take your D-3 HM certification, you are a D-2HM for Championships. 

What if I don’t want to Qualify? Then just come with your teammates and have fun!

How do I tell the Region I WANT to try to Qualify? Be sure to let your DC / CA know so they can be sure to represent you!

What are the Championship Divisions so I can qualify? Competitors seeking to attend Championships must meet the age parameters and minimum certifications for their desired competition level as listed below. 

Novice D   D-2 & D-3 HM        age 10-11 
Junior D    D-2 & D-3 HM        age 12-17 
Senior D    D-2 & D-3 HM        age 18+ 
Novice C   C-1 HM & Up         age 10-11 
Junior C & Up C-1 HM – H-A              age 12-17 
Senior C & Up C-1 HM – H-A              age 18+ 
Note: Per USPC - Championship divisions can be combined based on entry numbers and approval from Vice President of Activities (VPA) and the overall organizer. There are no age and no certification exceptions.

Championships Eligibility Process: Each individual Pony Club member who desires to compete at Championships must compete in a standard rally and be judged at the minimum Horse Management certification and the same competition level in which they intend to compete at Championships. This constitutes the “individual eligibility” of the competitor, and there are no exceptions to minimum age or certification requirements. 

How do I know if I Qualified after the Rally? The Rally Secretary or Regional Officers will make an announcement the week after the Rally is completed to announce who is eligible and then you should log-on to the USPC portal and keep an eye out for further instructions from the USPC for Championship Registration instructions.

2026 Rocky Mountain Region QUIZ preps on ZOOM- Please discuss with your DC/CA if there any interest in setting up regional Quiz preps on Zoom?  
   
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