So Cal Region's 2026 QUIZ Rally

(organized by So Cal Region QUIZ Committee)

The 2026 Quiz Rally will be held on Saturday, February 21st, 2026 at Galway Downs in Temecula, CA. The competition will be held according to the 2026 Quiz Rulebook & Newsletter - can be viewed at https://www.ponyclub.org/events/competitions/disciplines

On February 21st the registration table will open at 8:30am. The Volunteer and Chaperone meeting will be at 9:00am and Rally Meeting will be at 9:30am. Competition will begin promptly at 10:00 am. Awards will follow the final phase.

Opening date is: January 7th, 2026           

Closing date is: February 7th, 2026

*** Entries are to be submitted online.
Entry Submission & Payment MUST be received by February 7th (space permitting)  * Payment is required to complete your entry  

*All entries must be current 2026 members

Facility Address: 38801 Los Corralitos Rd. Temecula, CA 92592  (Do NOT contact the facility directly as they won't have any information related to this Pony Club event) all questions should be directed to event.secretary@southerncalifornia.ponyclub.com 

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 on the year of competition.

v  Novice D (and Not Tested)   NT, D-1HM, D-2HM, D-3HM  that are 11 years of age or less as of 1/1/26

v  Novice C                               C-1 HM, C-2 HM                  that are 11 years of age or less as of 1/1/26

v  Junior D (and Not Tested)    NT, D-1HM, D-2HM, D-3HM  that are 12-17 years of age as of 1/1/26    

v  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

v  Senior D (and Not Tested)    NT, D-1HM, D-2HM, D-3HM  that are 18+ years of age as of 1/1/26

v  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. 

- “Not Tested” 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 final determination.

- The Region will work with your DC/CA to comprise the teams.

REGISTRATION & FEES
Cost is $50 per competitor. Entries must be submitted online by February 7th ,2026.

Each competitor to sign up individually and then the Region will work with your DC/CA to assemble teams.

 REGISTER HERE: https://www.givesignup.org/TicketEvent/SoCalRegion2026QuizRally (click on "Buy Ticket")

No holds (only entries that are accompanied by complete payment will be accepted.)

LATE ENTRIES
*The region reserves the right to accept late entries after 2/7/26 if space permits. A $20 late fee will be added. 

Entries arriving February 8 – February 11 = Must pay $70 and the region makes no guarantee of acceptance.

CHAPERONES
Each team must have a designated Chaperone 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.  *** Chaperone's 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 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
Picnic style... Please bring your own lunch, snacks and water that you will require for the day.

Inclement Weather? The rally goes 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 that 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 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
Do NOT park with in the soccer parking! Enter through the equestrian entrance on the back side of the property. The gate will have the code posted and parking will be free. Look for the Pony Club signs. 

WHAT TO BRING
1.  Folding Chair or picnic blanket to sit in between phases.
2.  Your lunch & 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.

PREPS
Again this year, the Region plans to offer the complimentary Quiz preps on zoom at No Charge! (Please scroll to bottom for more information)

****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 too!)

What does this mean that this is a “Qualifying” rally? Every other year, Southern California Region sends a Team(s) to represent our Region at the USPC National Championships where members compete against kids all over the Nation. (We’ve even had some from our Region be selected to go on to represent the US Team at the International PC Championships too!) Those members who want to try for a spot on a 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 (assuming you successfully achieved it), refer to the 2026 Quiz Rulebook for this rule.

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 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 So Cal Region QUIZ preps on ZOOM

Again, the Region is offering the complimentary Quiz preps on zoom at No Charge! 

We hope to see you on the next QUIZ Preps on ZOOM session! Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/v6zLsN8pQjeaDH9tqSHofg  

 
QUIZ Rally Google Docs folder:  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NfvAoCSUQl4YPAl8ScSDoKCM1wif0f7s?usp=drive_link 

Previous QUIZ prep links are in the QUIZ Rally folder here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1aCxDKPy-vL6GEDYBZOWefI5ID8wPRf69?usp=drive_link

Here are Power Point Slides from our 2023 QUIZ: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jvfxDmEEhr9dlCG7mX9FXY3Sdl4PskID/view?usp=drive_link

So Cal Region’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SoCalRegionRS/videos

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