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My Experience as the Ann Haller Media Intern at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event
Every year, USPC chooses the Ann Haller Media Intern, in honor of the late Ann Haller, to serve at the Kentucky Three-Day Event. This year's intern, William Coon, of Ariatti Equestrian Center Pony Club Riding Center, shares his experiences with readers of the Pony Club Blog.
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Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Renews Multi-Year Contract with Longtime Partner, The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC)
The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) and longtime member partner association, The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) recently renewed its multi-year contract to collaborate on a variety of cross-promotional benefits and opportunities for both organizations and for USPC to continue as the Title Sponsor for the USPC IEA National Finals Horsemanship Test.
- Foxhunting, I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News, Pony Club Activities, Pony Club Blog, USPC Press Releases
2025 Live Oak Hounds–USPC Foxhunting Challenge Award Results
May 19, 2025 (Lexington, KY) — The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) is pleased to announce the results of the annual Live Oak Hounds–USPC Foxhunting Challenge. The Live Oak 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. For their achievements, cash prizes are awarded annually to the top six participating Pony Clubs and Pony Club Riding Centers. These prizes are made possible through the generous support of C. Martin Wood III and Daphne Flowers Wood. The Woods are Joint Masters of the Live Oak Hounds…
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Laminitis: A Story of One Pony’s Recovery
Read about the story of a pony named Ariel who developed laminitis, what laminitis is, the causes, and about how she recovered.
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What It Means to Become a Media Intern: From the 2025 Ann Haller Media Intern
Meet William Coon, H-B Horse Management, C-2 Eventing, of Ariatti Equestrian Center Pony Club Riding Center in the Midsouth Region, who wrote about what being a media intern would mean to him when he applied for the Ann Haller Media Internship. William was chosen as the 2025 Ann Haller media intern.
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Member Spotlight: Emma Shade
Check out this Pony Club Member Spotlight, brought to you by Kentucky Performance Products, featuring Emma Shade, a dual member of Keeneland Pony Club in the Midsouth Region and Aiken County Pony Club in the Carolina Region. Read about her pony and her future goals.
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Spring Into Action: A Horse’s Guide to Blooming Health and Fitness
By Holly J. Helbig, DVM, Equine Technical Services Veterinarian, Zoetis Ah, spring. That magical time of year when flowers bloom, birds sing, and horses … well, they start to shed enough hair to knit a sweater for a small village. As an equine ambulatory veterinarian, I’ve seen the joys and tribulations of springtime horse care up close and personal. Spring brings not only the promise of warmer days and exciting competitions, but also a slew of healthcare considerations for our four-legged athletes. Fear not! I’m here to guide you through the process with a mix of humor, practical advice, and, of course, a story or two from the field. The…
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Latest USPC Brookfield Land Conservation Award Winner Announced at 2025 USPC Convention
The USPC Brookfield Conservation Award is awarded every year for efforts related to promotion of land conservation, preservation, and stewardship through member, club, center, or regional dedication and hard work. Read about this year's winners and all they did to earn the award.
- Alumni in the News, Dressage, I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News, In The Spotlight, Leaders and Volunteers, Pony Club Blog
Lendon Gray Receives US Equestrian Lifetime Achievement Award
Lendon Gray, an A Eventing alum of the Penobscot Pony Club in the Northeast Region, along with a USPC National Instruction Legend Award winner and a 2000 USPC Academy of Achievement inductee, captured the United States Equestrian Federation Lifetime Achievement Award.
- Alumni in the News, Horse Careers, In The Spotlight, Pony Club Blog, Slices of Life, USPC Convention
Meet the 2025 Academy of Achievement Inductees and the 2025 National Youth Congress Delegates
Meet the 2025 USPC Academy of Achievement inductees, who are chosen and recognized Pony Club alumni for being outstanding in their chosen fields of expertise and who served as mentors during the 2025 USPC National Youth Congress.
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