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  • A young woman walking her horse, patting the horse.
    Dressage,  Eventing,  I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News,  In The Spotlight,  Member Spotlight,  Play Games,  Pony Club Blog,  Pony Club Love

    Member Spotlight: Anna Erickson

    January 19, 2026 /

    Check out this Pony Club Member Spotlight, brought to you by Kentucky Performance Products, featuring Anna Erickson, an all-around English rider from Hidden "K" Stables Pony Club Riding Center in the Carolina Region. Learn about her horses and her future goals.

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    Megan Scharfenberg
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    Instruction,  Pony Club Blog

    Get the Most from Riding in a Clinic

    January 17, 2026 /

    Riding in a clinic can be an invaluable educational experience, offering a chance to learn new techniques and access to a higher level of instruction, while boosting confidence and skills. Follow these tips to get the most from riding in a clinic.

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    Meg Finn
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    Horse Careers,  Pony Club Blog

    Amplify Horse Racing Opens Spring 2026 Youth Mentorship Program Application

    January 9, 2026 /

    Amplify Horse Racing, an affiliate partner of the United States Pony Clubs, Inc., is now accepting applications for the Spring 2026 session of its Mentorship Program, an educational initiative connecting youth and young adults with experienced professionals across the Thoroughbred racing and breeding industry.

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    USPC National Office
  • A young woman riding her horse in a dressage arena, the horse is wearing a neck ribbon.
    Dressage,  Eventing,  I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News,  In The Spotlight,  Member Spotlight,  Play Games,  Pony Club Blog,  Pony Club Love

    Member Spotlight: Alexandra Frailey

    December 15, 2025 /

    Check out this Pony Club Member Spotlight, brought to you by Kentucky Performance Products, featuring Alexandra Frailey, an all-around English rider from Spokane Pony Club in the Inland Empire Region. Learn about her favorite Pony Club memory and her tips for prepping for Horse Management certifications.

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    Megan Scharfenberg
  • A veterinarian and a horse owner standing by a horse talking.
    Horse Health,  Horse Management,  Horse Well-Being,  Instruction,  Pony Club Blog,  Tips From Pony Club Pros

    Equine Sedation: A Comprehensive Guide for Horse Owners

    December 9, 2025 /

    This article on equine sedation, courtesy of the experts at Zoetis Equine, provides horse owners with a comprehensive guide for what to expect, pre- and post-sedation, as well as during, and explains the three types of sedatives available to give to horses.

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    USPC National Office
  • Nellie, a palomino talks about her nightmare and how she learns about wild horse traits and behavior.
    Behavior,  Horse Management,  Horse Well-Being,  Pony Club Blog

    My Wild Cousins and Me: Discovering Wild Horse Traits and Behaviors

    December 5, 2025 /

    In a continuation of our horse well-being initiative, this story from Nellie will explain wild horse traits and behaviors to young readers as they meet "Nellie" for the first time.

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    USPC National Office
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    Allpony,  Instruction,  Pony Club Blog,  USPC Press Releases

    Ride Into Learning: Allpony.com Launches New Educational Courses for Learners of All Ages and Experience Levels

    December 1, 2025 /

    The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) is pleased to announce the release of eight new interactive online courses on the Allpony platform — designed for horse lovers of all ages. These offerings expand USPC’s commitment to delivering top-quality, expert-developed education on horsemanship, safety, and horse care and well-being. USPC’s well-known curriculum has shaped generations of capable and responsible equestrians for more than 70 years.

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    Sarah Evers Conrad
  • Rubbing a hot towel with no-rinse shampoo on a horse to clean spots during cold weather.
    Horse Management,  Instruction

    How to Hot Towel a Horse

    November 25, 2025 /

    With cold weather here in many places across the United States, and cold weather soon to be here to stay in other places, there’s a great grooming technique for keeping our horses clean when bathing is not an option. Learn more from grooming expert Liv Gude in this how-to article.

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    USPC National Office
  • A young woman, Audrey Ditlefsen, in an arena on a gray horse.
    Dressage,  I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News,  In The Spotlight,  Member Spotlight,  Pony Club Blog,  Pony Club Love,  Show Jumping

    Member Spotlight: Audrey Ditlefsen

    November 17, 2025 /

    Check out this Pony Club Member Spotlight, brought to you by Kentucky Performance Products, featuring Audrey Ditlefsen, a Dressage and Show Jump rider from Magic Valley Pony Club in the Intermountain Region. Learn about her horses and her future goals.

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    Megan Scharfenberg
  • Marriott Theatre in the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort. Courtesy Lincolnshire Marriott Resort
    Pony Club Activities,  Pony Club Blog,  Slices of Life,  USPC Convention

    6 Favorite Activities to Do in the Lincolnshire, Illinois area, Home of the 2026 USPC Convention, Plus a Peek at the Resort

    November 13, 2025 /

    Winter will still be hanging around in late January, and there are many seasonal activities to do in the Lincolnshire area, located in Lake County in northern Illinois and only 30 minutes from beautiful Lake Michigan. It’s a beautiful spot for the 2026 USPC Convention, sponsored by Elizabeth Hamill Bramsen, 1961 A alum, Wayne-Du Page Hunt Pony Club; and Via Nova Training. The event will be hosted by the North Central Prairie Region, January 28–February 1 at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort. For fun in the area, check out this blog for our top six recommendations.

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    Sage Argent
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