By NYB Member Brittany Flores When I joined the United States Pony Club when I was about eight years old, I went to D camp for the first time. It gave me a great opportunity to learn about horse management and D Camp, an annual Pony Club camp that has been happening for many many […]
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Fun and Friendship are part of the United States Pony Clubs, Inc.
The United States Pony Clubs (USPC) was founded in 1954 as a nonprofit national youth horsemanship organization. The USPC has over 600 Pony Clubs nationwide, including Alaska and Hawaii, 10,000 youth members and thousands of dedicated volunteers. USPC members range in age from as young as 4 to age 25.
The local club is the heart of the organization offering activities to best meet the needs of members. The national organization is based in Lexington, Ky.
Through the USPC formal instructional program, members learn about horses and their care. Horse Management is continually evaluated throughout all riding activities, which include Dressage, Eventing, Mounted Games, Polocrosse, Show Jumping, and Tetrathlon. Vaulting, Polo, and Foxhunting are other activities. Although USPC emphasizes instruction over competition, members actively compete at club, regional, and national rallies.
Pony Club members progress through a standard rating system that guides them into learning more about horses while becoming increasingly accomplished riders. The Pony Club member who achieves the “A” rating – reached only by a small percentage of all members – is a highly competent and knowledgeable horseperson. The United States Pony Clubs, Inc., an organization for youth, provides a program that teaches riding mounted sports, and the care of horses and ponies, thereby developing responsibility, moral judgment, leadership and self-confidence.
My Experience with the North American Youth Dressage Championships
by Hannah Irons My name is Hannah Irons (C-1, dual member Tidewater and Seneca Valley Pony Clubs, Delmarva Region) and I am going to share a little bit about my experience competing at the North American Youth Championships hosted by Old Salem Farm in New York. This was Bella and I’s first year at this […]
Goldilocks and the Twelve Riders
By: Kim Baierl Goldilocks and the twelve riders sound like it could be an equestrian-themed fairytale. Well, if you have been fortunate enough to ride with or audit a Daniel Stewart clinic then some of your dreams may be coming true. Daniel has a way of creating enthusiasm and telling a story to provoke focus […]
TheHorse.com presents: Staying Sane on Stall Rest
Certain equine injuries and illnesses—such as tendon and ligament strains, bone fractures, and laminitis, to name just a few—typically benefit from stall rest as they heal. This comes with its own set of challenges: digestive upset from diet and routine changes, gastric ulcers from stress and feeding schedules, and respiratory issues from dusty bedding or […]
2019 IMGE- Adventures from Team Canada and Team Australia
The 2019 International Mounted Games Exchange is being hosted by USPC, July 25-August 9. Teams from the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia will join the United States team for two weeks of training, competing, and cultural experiences. Follow along with team members as they recount their experiences. Thanks to Team Canada and Team Australia, here […]
2019 IMGE Exchange- It Begins!
The 2019 International Mounted Games Exchange is being hosted by USPC, July 25-August 9. Teams from the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia will join the United States team for two weeks of training, competing, and cultural experiences. Follow along with team members as they recount their experiences. Thanks to International Exchange Committee Chair, Katie Graham […]
2019 IPE- Final Recap
The 2019 Inter-Pacific Exchange is being hosted by Hong Kong, June 30-July 13. Teams from Hong Kong, New Zealand, Canada, and Australia will join the United States team for two weeks of training, competing, and cultural experiences. Follow along with team members as they recount their experiences. Team member Ella Groner of the Maryland Region […]
2019 IPE- Experiences of a Lifetime
The 2019 Inter-Pacific Exchange is being hosted by Hong Kong, June 30-July 13. Teams from Hong Kong, New Zealand, Canada, and Australia will join the United States team for two weeks of training, competing, and cultural experiences. Follow along with team members as they recount their experiences. Team member Cooper Madden-Hennessey of the New York-Upper […]
Star Stable Saddles Up and Rides Into Tryon International Equestrian Center
By: Guest author Matilda Opalpie from the online horse adventure game Star Stable Greetings (or as we say, “Hej”) from Stockholm, Sweden! My name is Matilda Opalpie. If you are a Star Stable player, you might know me for my iconic black hat and for awkwardly stumbling on words while trying to present all the […]
2019 IPE- Adventures in Hong Kong
The 2019 Inter-Pacific Exchange is being hosted by Hong Kong, June 30-July 13. Teams from Hong Kong, New Zealand, Canada, and Australia will join the United States team for two weeks of training, competing, and cultural experiences. Follow along with team members as they recount their experiences. Today, team member Cooper Madden-Hennessey of the New […]