EBTH Rally

2026 EBTH - Everything But the Horse

2026 EBTH Registration Packet

Northern Mines Pony Club invites you to join us at the “Everything But The Horse Rally” (EBTH). This is a fantastic way to learn and enjoy the USPC Rally experience without bringing your live horse along; your “rides” will be done on foot.

Saturday, March 14, 2026, 8:30am - 4pm

C.W. Dillard Elementary School

9721 Dillard Road, Wilton, CA 95693

Checks must be postmarked by February 5th.

Extended deadline for online payments close February 7th. NO REFUNDS due to contract agreements.

Online Registration Link HERE

ORGANIZERS: Rally Secretary Nicole Rich: northernminesponyclub@gmail.com

Rally Organizer Rachael Perry: perry.rachael13@gmail.com

COST:

? Riders - $35

? Stable Managers - $20

? C-Advisors no cost (but please register via Neartail)

REGISTRATION: 2026 EBTH Registration Packet

Each participant will need to fill out a registration form. Registration is open now and closes on February 7th. Check entries must be completed by February 5th. We will offer an extended entry deadline for PayPal and Zelle – February 7th. Fees must be paid at the time of registration. Your registration is not complete until the entry fees are received by Becky. Fees are not refundable.

Fees can be paid via PayPal (additional fee), Zelle (no cost) or check - at the end of the registration form, select your payment method:

1. Check to Sierra Pacific Region; Mailed to SPR, ? Becky Williams, 1011 Emerald Ln, Fortuna, CA 95540 (mail check after you complete this form; total will be available at checkout) 2. PayPal - this form will accept PayPal payment (fee will be included at checkout); PayPal

account sierrapacificrs@gmail.com

3. Zelle - you will need to pay via Zelle using the QR code provided at check out or email address sierrapacifictreasurer@gmail.com . The total will be available at checkout after you complete the form. Zelle QR Code:

STALL SETUP: This year you will set up your tack in a horse trailer or pop up tent outside on the basketball courts.

**Teams-please bring 2 water buckets and a hay net per team. - there will be an informational session.**

RULES: This rally is governed by the 2026 USPC Horse Management Handbook and the 2026 USPC Eventing Rulebook and current Annual Newsletters. Go to ponyclub.org and click on Rulebooks to view the most current Horse Management and Eventing Rulebooks. It is also essential to review the 2026 Newsletters for both Eventing and Horse Management.

TEAMS: EBTH is for not yet certified, D, and members who have never attended a rally or would like to freshen up their rally skills. All are welcome to attend. Each team will consist of 3-4 riders and a Stable Manager. C Advisors are needed, and we encourage C-2 and upper level members to volunteer as Assistant Horse Management Judges (AHMJs). Each rider and stable manager will have a turnout inspection, written test and each team will have a Setup and Safety Check and Required Equipment Check. Each team must have a chaperone (older than 21, chaperones may also be volunteers). If a club does not have a complete team, they may call other clubs to make up a “scramble” team or send in such entries to be placed on a scramble team by the Organizer. Non-members are welcome to participate, but there’s an extra form to sign, just ask!

ATTIRE: Attire guidelines are found in the 2026 Eventing Rulebook. Basic attire is expected, competition attire is optional. In the barn, remember to dress as if you were working with real horses.

DRESSAGE TESTS for EBTH are as follows:

UR and D-1: 2023 USDF Introductory Test A

D-2: 2023 USDF Introductory Test B

D-3: 2026 USEA Starter Test A

SCORES: Overall scores will be based on your Written Test, Dressage Test, Stadium Jumping Score and Horse Management scores which include Turnout Inspection, Required Equipment Set-up & Safety, and

Daily Sheets. Overall Horse Management awards will be awarded based on scores which include Turnout Inspection, Required Equipment Set-up & Safety, and Daily Sheets.

C-ADVISORS: C-Advisors are welcome and encouraged to volunteer at EBTH as it provides a terrific teaching and mentoring opportunity for all involved. No rally fees are charged to C-Advisors. C- Advisors must wear medical armbands.

LUNCH: Pre-orders will be taken for lunch meals. Lunch is optional. Other snacks and drinks will also be for sale in the snack bar. Please remember to include sandwich orders for any family members who will need lunch. Sandwich choices are: turkey, roast beef, Ham, veggie on a croissant roll. Lunch meal includes a sandwich, chips, cookie, and bottled water. Condiments including mayo, mustard, lettuce, and tomato will be available on site. Soup will also be available. There will be vegetarian and non vegetarian options. Soup combo meal includes soup, crackers, snack and water for $10. Soup and ½ sandwich with water for $12 Lunch meals are $10 each.

T-Shirt: Hanes Essential T- Crew Neck. Adult and youth sizes available - XS/SM and up. Cost is $20 per shirt. *There is a surcharge for each X size. 2XL = $2, 3XL = $3, 4XL=$4

Shirt sizes: YOUTH: XS, SM, MED, LRG

ADULT: SM, MED, LARGE, XL, 2XL 3XL, 4XL

Sizing Guide for ALL

*Shirt color is Carolina Blue. If shirt color/size becomes unavailable, we will contact you. Pictures in the packet.