• The Marlborough Pony Club members are busy trying to beat the heat and preparing for the fall rallies.

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The term quadrille came to exist in the 17th Century, within military parades, where 4 horsemen
and their horses performed special square shaped formations or figures. The word quadrille is
probably derived from the Spanish word "cuadrillo" (diminutive Spanish, meaning four) and from
the Latin "quadratus" (meaning square).
Quadrille is most simply defined as team riding. The most famous, readily identifiable quadrilles
are those of the Spanish Riding School.
Although quadrille as an equestrian pageant has been performed since the Baroque period, only
in the last decade has it become a competitive sport in this country. Competitive teams of four
riders perform both compulsory and musical freestyle routines and it is an activity suitable to
persons of all ages. In competition there are teams of 4 horses and riders. 

Come out and give it a try.  Liza and Karyn are organizing instruction for both pony clubbers and adults.  The pony clubbers, of course, hope to compete at The USPC Festival in Lexington, Kentucky this year!

A Look Back at 2010

MPC in 2010:  Erin B put a nice slideshow together for the annual banquet.  If you missed it, here it is!

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