According to the American Horse Council, 38 million households contain at least one horse enthusiast, with 150,000 equestrians getting their start through Pony Club. You may already be thinking about a future career that incorporates your love of horses, such as a veterinarian or a riding instructor. But let me ask you this: have you […]
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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.
Meet the USPC Academy of Achievement Class of 2020- Erin Tomson
The USPC Academy of Achievement recognizes alumni who have attained notable success in their chosen field. Three outstanding Pony Club alumni were inducted into the Academy of Achievement for 2020. Follow along in this series as we introduce this years inductees. Erin Tomson, Ph. D. Erin Tomson is from Pullman, Washington, and was raised on […]
Meet the USPC Academy of Achievement Class of 2020- David Silver
The USPC Academy of Achievement recognizes alumni who have attained notable success in their chosen field. Three outstanding Pony Club alumni were inducted into the Academy of Achievement for 2020. Follow along in this series as we introduce this years inductees. David Silver David Silver is the founder and executive director of Detroit Horse Power, […]
Meet the USPC Academy of Achievement Class of 2020- Katy Barglow
The USPC Academy of Achievement recognizes alumni who have attained notable success in their chosen field. Three outstanding Pony Club alumni were inducted into the Academy of Achievement for 2020. Follow along in this series as we introduce this years inductees. Katy Barglow, Ph. D. Katy Barglow is a graduate H-A (Crossroads PC, Middle California […]
Learning and Giving Back Through Pony Club Opportunities
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 […]
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 […]