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  • A young woman riding a horse in a dressage ring.
    Dressage,  I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News,  In The Spotlight,  Member Spotlight,  Pony Club Blog,  Pony Club Love,  Western

    Member Spotlight: Cassidy Ranes

    April 14, 2026 /

    Check out this Pony Club Member Spotlight, brought to you by Kentucky Performance Products, featuring Cassidy Ranes, an all-around rider from Whitebrook Farm Pony Club Riding Center in the Southern California Region. Learn about her life and riding goals, and her favorite Pony Club memory from the 2024 USPC Festival.

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    Megan Scharfenberg
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    Pony Club Activities,  Pony Club Blog,  Special Events,  USPC Press Releases

    Find the United States Pony Clubs at Equestrian Events This Spring and Summer

    March 31, 2026 /

    The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) is headed for a busy spring and summer attending events. We hope you will visit us and enjoy special Pony Club-related activities at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, Equine Affaire Ohio, and at the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) National Finals.

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    USPC National Office
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    Dressage,  Eventing,  Foxhunting,  Horse Management,  Hunter Seat Equitation,  Instruction,  Play Games,  Polocrosse,  Pony Club Blog,  Show Jumping,  Trail,  USPC Festival,  Western Dressage

    2026 USPC Festival Education Preview

    March 27, 2026 /

    The plans for 2026 USPC Festival Education are more exciting than ever. This summer, you’re invited to join Pony Club members from across the country for a week of riding, learning, and fun with friends at the 2026 USPC Festival, July 13–19, 2026.

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    Elizabeth Moyer
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    Pony Club Blog,  USPC Press Releases

    LeMieux to Sponsor USPC Member Achievement Program

    March 18, 2026 /

    The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) is pleased to announce LeMieux as the sponsor of the USPC Member Achievement Program. Known for elevating the look of horses and riders who sport their finely crafted products, LeMieux’s support of the United States Pony Clubs mission and values is a welcome addition to this program. Pony Club members will have the opportunity to earn fabulous prizes from LeMieux, making the experience even more rewarding.

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    USPC National Office
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    Dressage,  Eventing,  I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News,  In The Spotlight,  Member Spotlight,  Pony Club Blog,  Pony Club Love

    Member Spotlight: Leah Beach

    March 16, 2026 /

    Check out this Pony Club Member Spotlight, brought to you by Kentucky Performance Products, featuring Leah Beach, an all-around rider from Five Valleys Pony Club in the Big Sky Region. Learn about her favorite Pony Club activities and her great tips for joining!

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    Megan Scharfenberg
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    Horse Health,  Horse Management,  Horse Well-Being,  Pony Club Blog

    Can You Recognize If Your Horse is in Pain?

    March 10, 2026 /

    As the United States Pony Clubs (USPC or Pony Club) incorporates horse well-being formally into its curriculum, one of the aspects of well-being that all Pony Club members should know, as well as all horse caregivers, is how to recognize signs of pain. As USPC members progress through the Horse Management curriculum, they identify specific types of pain, like lameness and colic, but what about recognizing subtle pain? It's an important consideration when thinking about a horse's well-being. Therefore, let's look at six signs that a horse may be in pain.

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    Stacy Anderson
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    Pony Club Blog,  USPC Convention

    Scientific Success at the 2026 USPC Research Project Fair

    March 6, 2026 /

    Inquiry, analysis, and a passion for horses came together at the 2026 USPC Research Project Fair, where members of the United States Pony Clubs (USPC or Pony Club) presented research on a variety of equine-related topics. Read more about the event and see this year's top placings.

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    Elizabeth Moyer
  • Board of Governors Members at 2026 USPC Convention
    Alumni in the News,  In The Spotlight,  Leaders and Volunteers,  Pony Club Blog,  USPC Convention,  USPC Press Releases

    The United States Pony Clubs Announces President, First Vice President, and New Members of the USPC Board of Governors, and the National Youth Board Roster for 2026 and Beyond

    February 23, 2026 /

    The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) announced the election of the current slate of the USPC Board of Governors, who were all confirmed at the 2026 USPC Convention, held January 28–February 1, 2026, at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort in Lincolnshire, Ill., outside of Chicago. Leading the Board is a new President, Deborah (Deb) Kirsch, and a New First Vice President, Heather Rosenker. The new slate also includes two new Board of Governors members and four new Advisory Committee members. In addition, seven USPC members between the ages of 18 and 23 joined the USPC National Youth Board (NYB), a special board with members serving as liaisons…

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    Sarah Evers Conrad
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    Horse Health,  Horse Management,  Pony Club Blog,  Tips From Pony Club Pros

    Beyond the Bellyache: Your Guide to Colic Prevention

    February 19, 2026 /

    Colic is a worry for most horse owners. Learn about what colic is, how to spot it, and what you can do to help prevent it with tips from the pros at Triple Crown Nutrition.

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    USPC National Office
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    Dressage,  Eventing,  I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News,  In The Spotlight,  Member Spotlight,  Play Games,  Pony Club Blog,  Pony Club Love

    Member Spotlight: Kate Wood

    February 16, 2026 /

    Check out this Pony Club Member Spotlight, brought to you by Kentucky Performance Products, featuring Kate Wood, an all-around English rider from Mountain Skyline Pony Club in the Old Dominion Region. Learn about her goals in life and her HM tips.

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    USPC National Office
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