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    Advice After the A Certification from Pony Club Members Austin Skeens and Anna Erickson

    August 22, 2025 /

    In Pony Club, once a member has successfully passed the C-2 Horse Management (HM) certification, they may begin their journey towards national-level certifications, cumulating in what many may view as the ultimate achievement, the A certification. The A certification is the ultimate test of riding capabilities and knowledge. Two A-certified riders provided their insight into the process.

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    Sarah Evers Conrad
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    Member Spotlight: Carsyn Ritter

    August 18, 2025 /

    Check out this Pony Club Member Spotlight, brought to you by Kentucky Performance Products, featuring Carsyn Ritter, an Eventing rider from Woodbrook Hunt Pony Club in the Northwest Region. Learn about her adorably named mount and her future goals.

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    Megan Scharfenberg
  • USPC would like to say congratulations to all USPC members who participated in the 2025 USEF Pony Jumper National Championships at the 2025 USEF Pony Finals. Team members and ambassadors included Savannah Nieman, Will Slater, Pearl Baldi, Molly Myers, Georgia Myers, Audrina McCall, Emma Shade Kleintop, Rachel Strong, and Lily Brenes. Everyone had great rides and learned a lot! Thank you to our Chef d'Equipe, Richard Lamb, for helping our riders throughout the week!
    I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News,  Pony Club Activities,  Pony Club Blog,  Show Jumping,  Special Events

    USPC Ambassadors Showcase Teamwork at 2025 USEF Pony Jumper National Championships

    August 15, 2025 /

    This year was full of camaraderie and teamwork for riders representing the United States Pony Clubs (USPC or Pony Club) in competition at the 2025 USEF Pony Jumper National Championships, which was held at the USEF Pony Finals, presented by Marshall + Sterling, August 6-9, at the Kentucky Horse Park. See their journey in photos.

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    Sarah Evers Conrad
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    Pony Club Blog,  USPC Press Releases

    The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. Awards 2025 Scholarships to Members

    August 11, 2025 /

    In 2025, USPC has awarded a total of $7,500 in college scholarships to seven Pony Club members. Read more about the scholarships available and this year's recipients.

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    Elizabeth Moyer
  • Loralye Page (left) and Sage Argent (right) work on swag bags for the USPC team for the 2025 USEF Pony Jumper Championships at USEF Pony Finals. Elizabeth Moyer/United States Pony Clubs
    Horse Careers,  Pony Club Blog,  Tips From Pony Club Pros

    The Importance of Being an Intern in Many Horse-Related Careers, and Beyond

    July 31, 2025 /

    In honor of National Intern Day, we wanted to share the importance of being an intern when you are headed out into a future career, whether it’s in the horse industry or beyond. It’s an invaluable experience to learn a lot and to get hands-on experience. We are sharing the experiences and tips from one staff member in the USPC National Office, our current marketing intern at the National Office, and also our current Marketing Director.

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    USPC National Office
  • A young man walking his horse, smiling at the camera.
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    Member Spotlight: Landon Carrier

    July 14, 2025 /

    Check out this Pony Club Member Spotlight, brought to you by Kentucky Performance Products, featuring Landon Carrier, a Mounted Games rider from Northern Exposure Pony Club in the Western New York Region. Read about his Pony Club achievements and the exciting events he has coming up.

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    Pony Club Blog,  Tips From Pony Club Pros

    Dear Ema: Preparing for Certifications, Rider Burnout, Staying Motivated, and Jumping Exercises

    July 8, 2025 /

    This column from Ema Klugman, brought to you by Ride iQ, features how to prepare for a C-3 certification test; dealing with burnout as an equestrian; staying motivated to ride, especially in the winter; how to support a would-be professional, and trying new jumping exercises, including with poles.

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    Ema Klugman
  • 2025 Trip Harting Fund Grant Recipient Elizabeth Youatt
    Alumni in the News,  Dressage,  I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News,  In The Spotlight,  Pony Club Blog,  USPC Press Releases

    TDF Awards 2025 Trip Harting Fund Grant for Pony Club Members to Elizabeth Youatt

    June 26, 2025 /

    The Dressage Foundation is pleased to award a $1,000 grant from its Trip Harting Fund for Pony Club Members and Graduates to Elizabeth Youatt of Washington state.

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    USPC National Office
  • A young woman jumping her horse over a cross-country fence.
    Eventing,  I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News,  In The Spotlight,  Member Spotlight,  Pony Club Blog,  Pony Club Love

    Member Spotlight: Hannah Fountain

    June 16, 2025 /

    Check out this Pony Club Member Spotlight, brought to you by Kentucky Performance Products, featuring Hannah Fountain, an Eventing rider from Huron Valley Pony Club in the Great Lakes Region. Read about her exciting life goals and her Pony Club advice.

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    USPC National Office
  • Group of foxhunters. Group of foxhunters. Foxhunting Tips from the winners of the 2024-2025 Live Oak Hounds-USPC Foxhunting Challenge
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    Foxhunting Favorites and Tips for First-Timers

    June 6, 2025 /

    Rolling Rock Hunt Pony Club, hunting with their home hunt of  Rolling Rock Hunt in the Ligonier Valley of western Pennsylvania, as well as Wateree Hounds, claimed first place in the 2024–2025 Foxhunting Challenge. Club members had a great time and shared some of their favorite things about Foxhunting and tips for first-timers interested in giving it a try.

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    Sarah Evers Conrad
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