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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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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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Preparing for Your H-B Certification
Taking a national-level certification requires a step up in knowledge and ability from local-level testings, and preparing for a national certification requires dedication. Get great tips for prepping for the national-level H-B certification.
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5 Tips to Create More Horse-Friendly Housing for a #HappyHealthyHorse
Helping our horses to live their best lives means caring for them in ways that support species-specific behaviors. Some of these behaviors include the ability to move freely at various speeds, to graze on forage throughout the day, to choose where and when to take shelter or to lay down for deep sleep, and the opportunity to interact with compatible equines. Research shows that horses who can demonstrate these behaviors have a lower incidence of diseases like ulcers and colic and fewer stable vices. This article gives tips for creating horse housing that supports a #HappyHealthyHorse.
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Pony Club Riders Excel at the 2026 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, Showcasing Pony Club as a Pathway to the Top of Equestrian Sport
The United States Pony Clubs (USPC or Pony Club) proudly celebrated the extraordinary impact of Pony Club members and alumni—both from the U.S. and around the world—at the 2026 Defender Kentucky Three‑Day Event (K3DE). Pony Club alumni made up a commanding portion of the entries in both the CCI5*-L and CCI4*-S divisions, and they delivered outstanding performances at the highest level of the sport in the CCI5*-L, accounting for eight of the top 10 positions on the final leaderboard. While competitors were showcasing their skills, USPC staff engaged young horse lovers and provided educational activities at the Kentucky Kids Club, which was proudly sponsored by the United States Pony Clubs.…
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USPC Festival Returns This July, Offering Unmatched Equestrian Education For All and USPC Championships Across Eight Disciplines
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) is pleased to be hosting the 2026 USPC Festival this summer, to be held July 13–19, at the iconic Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky.
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Preview the Mounted Clinic Lineup for the 2026 USPC Festival
What’s the most fun you can have on horseback? If you sign up to attend the 2026 USPC Festival Education sessions, you will discover that it is the mounted clinics at Festival. Enjoy this preview of the scheduled mounted clinics and start planning your learning experience today.
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Find the United States Pony Clubs at Equestrian Events This Spring and Summer
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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