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Live Oak Hounds–USPC Foxhunting Challenge 2025–2026 Results
It was another great year for the Live Oak Hounds-USPC Foxhunting Challenge! The Live Oak Hounds–USPC Foxhunting Challenge is designed to encourage Pony Club members to try the sport and to reward members who hunt on a regular basis and who serve as mentors for newcomers. See the full list of placings and honorable mentions here.
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Member Spotlight: Sam Cecil
Check out this Pony Club Member Spotlight, brought to you by Kentucky Performance Products, featuring Sam Cecil, an all-around English rider from St. Margaret's Pony Club in the Maryland Region.
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USPC Festival Education Offered for All Horse Enthusiasts; Register Now for Riding Clinics with Your Horse, Plus Educational Workshops and Special Demonstrations
The 2026 USPC Festival will present top-tier immersive equestrian education across eight disciplines and horsemanship and equine industry topics at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky., July 13–19, 2026. USPC Festival speakers and clinicians include Olympians, international competitors, nationally recognized judges, and leading coaches—many holding the prestigious USPC “A” certification—who will share their expertise with horse enthusiasts of all ages. Enjoy this preview of all the clinicians and topics being presented.
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American Horse Council Marketing Alliance Announces New Team Challenge
The American Horse Council’s (AHC) Marketing Alliance invites teams of college and university students across the United States to participate in the AHC Marketing Alliance Team Challenge. Selected teams of 5–10 students will be eligible to receive grant funding of up to $15,000 to develop and implement innovative initiatives that expand engagement in the equine industry.
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United States Pony Clubs Seeking Speakers for 2027 USPC Convention in January; Apply by July 1
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. invites members of the equestrian community to speak at the 2027 USPC Convention, to be hosted by USPC and the Lake Shore Region, January 28–31, 2027, at the Madison Marriott West in Madison, Wis.
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TDF Awards 2026 Trip Harting Fund Grant for Pony Club Members to Sarah Buchanan
The Dressage Foundation is pleased to award a $1,000 grant from its Trip Harting Fund for Pony Club Members and Graduates to Sarah Buchanan of Oregon state.
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Special Events at the 2026 USPC Festival
The countdown to Festival is heating up! As you are planning and preparing for your trip, here are some special events at the 2026 USPC Festival that you won’t want to miss.
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Virginia Region Pony Clubs Make Debut at the USEA IEL Championships
The Virginia Region Pony Clubs made a memorable first appearance at the 2026 Interscholastic Eventing League (IEL) Eventing Championship this week at Stable View, arriving with three full teams, 12 riders, and enough spirit to rival even the most seasoned programs.
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Member Spotlight: Brandy Benedix
Check out this Pony Club Member Spotlight, brought to you by Kentucky Performance Products, featuring Brandy Benedix, an all-around English rider from Pickering Hunt Pony Club in the Eastern Pennsylvania Region.
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Hillary Guarino: Helping Heal Horses at Equine Rescue and Adoption Foundation
Pony Club alum Hillary Guarino has dedicated her life to saving horses since she got her start with the United States Pony Clubs. Learn more about the organization she works as the barn manager for.
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