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Amplify Horse Racing Opens Spring 2026 Youth Mentorship Program Application
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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Equine Sedation: A Comprehensive Guide for Horse Owners
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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My Wild Cousins and Me: Discovering Wild Horse Traits and Behaviors
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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How to Hot Towel a Horse
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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2026 USPC Festival Features Fresh Format and Unified Divisions; Discipline Opportunities Expanded
As The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) continues to evolve and enhance the Pony Club experience for members and participants, multiple changes will go into effect in 2026 that will impact both members and the wider equestrian community. The biggest changes will be seen at the 2026 USPC Festival, along with various competition disciplines. Learn more with this USPC press release.
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How to be Part of the United States Pony Clubs: All Ages and Experience Levels Welcome!
The United States Pony Clubs offers numerous opportunities for riders of all ages, families, those without horses who want to learn, and instructors looking to enhance their lesson programs. Learn about how you can become a part of Pony Club.
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The United States Pony Clubs Passes New Equine Well-Being Policy and Updates Helmet and Body Protection Vest Policies for All Participants at USPC-Sponsored Activities
As part of its safety and welfare initiatives, The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) has updated its official policies for helmets and body protection vests and has also put a new equine well-being policy in place. Of note is the emphasis on the requirement for all participants including members, non-members, instructors, and volunteers at any official USPC-sponsored activity to wear the proper safety equipment in mounted activities and certain unmounted activities. In addition, a new equine well-being policy was passed. Learn more how this could impact you.
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The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. Kicks Off Horse Well-Being Initiative
October 30, 2025 (Lexington, KY) — Since its founding in 1954, the United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) has steadfastly championed the care and well-being of horses, placing horsemanship—defined as the knowledgeable and compassionate care of the horse—at the center of the organization’s mission and educational objectives. The love of the horse, and what is taught through Pony Club, fosters a deep sense of responsibility toward the comprehensive well-being of horses and ponies. Now, USPC is highlighting its commitment to equine well-being with the launch of its new #HappyHealthyHorse Well-Being Initiative that challenges all within the horse industry to really focus on their horse through the lens…
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How Horse Well-Being is Embedded in the United States Pony Clubs’ Curriculum
The United States Pony Clubs (USPC or Pony Club) has long been recognized as the premier educator of young horse people, focusing on exemplary horse care and exceptional horse management. Aligning with other horse organizations to promote and ensure horse well-being within the USPC organization, a team of horse professionals, including two equine veterinarians, was established as the USPC Horse Welfare and Social License Task Force. One of the results of this task force was the development of a horse well-being framework to incorporate into the USPC community and, eventually, into USPC curriculum. Learn more about the five domains of horse well-being and how they impact the Pony Club curriculum.
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The United States Pony Clubs Invites All Horse Lovers to Enjoy Equestrian Education at the 2026 USPC Convention in January
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) invites horse lovers of all ages, experience levels, and disciplines to attend the 2026 USPC Convention, sponsored by Elizabeth Hamill Bramsen, a 1961 A alum of Wayne-Du Page Hunt Pony Club; and Via Nova Training. The event takes place January 28–February 1, 2026, at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort in Lincolnshire in northern Illinois near Lake Michigan.
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