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A History of Equestrian Helmet Awareness and Use in the United States
Helmets have become part of nearly every rider's equipment usage every time they ride. But this wasn't always the case, as helmets were once hotly debated. Learn more about the history of helmets in the United States, and the role of the United States Pony Clubs in creating helmet standards.
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Center Highlight: Kaizen Farm Pony Club Riding Center
This Center Highlight features Kaizen Farm Pony Club Riding Center, a Pony Club Riding Center in the Intermountain Region. Read about their favorite activities and how they encourage club-wide participation.
- I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News, In The Spotlight, Pony Club Activities, Pony Club Love, Slices of Life
Why You Should Attend a Pony Club Regional Camp
Pony Club regional camps are a great opportunity for youth and adults alike to work towards a higher level of education for their riding and horse management along with creating memories to last a lifetime.
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2023 USPC Championships East Celebrates Teamwork, Leadership, and Horsemanship
The 2023 USPC Championships East took over the grounds at Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, N.C., for four days of competition and camaraderie while members focused on their horse management and riding skills. The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) competitions follow a unique format as competitors compete on a team and are judged on how well they care for their horses (horse management), in addition to how they score during a ride. Read a recap of the 2023 USPC Championships East and find official results.
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Member Spotlight: Aiden Beaubien
This Pony Club Member Spotlight features Aiden Beaubien, an Eventer from the Telesis Equestrian Pony Club Riding Center in the Southern California Region. Learn more about his adventures with his pony and about his future goals.
- Dressage, Eventing, I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News, In The Spotlight, Pony Club Love, Pony Club News
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. Awards College Scholarships to Members
In 2023, USPC has awarded a total of $7,500 in college scholarships to seven Pony Club members. Read more about the scholarships available and this year's recipients.
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Keeping Curiosity in the Learning Process
How one member, who sees the curiosity in her young horses during training, found her own to learn more about horses.
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Save the Dates for the 2024 USPC Festival
The USPC Festival is an incredibly special event for the United States Pony Clubs (USPC or Pony Club). Held every three years at the iconic Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky., it’s a celebration of the best that Pony Club has to offer with a weeklong schedule of Championships competition, education, and plenty of fun with Pony Club friends and family, and spectators, as well.
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A Grown-Up Pony Club Life
Even the most dedicated young horseback riders grow up eventually, and with the end of childhood comes some big questions about the passion all Pony Club members share. Not everyone is interested, or able, to pursue a career in equestrian sports, but that doesn’t mean we care any less about these big, goofy animals we grew up with. Read how one National Youth Board member fits Pony Club into her grown-up life.
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Flies are More Than a Nuisance: Tips for Preventing Summer Sores
Summer sores, non-healing wounds, can easily get out of control and become harder to treat. Developing an effective fly control plan for prevention of these sores in the first place begins with understanding which fly species to target, how they reproduce, and how they can irritate your horse (or pony). In addition, learn some good horsekeeping tips from a Zoetis veterinarian to keep your horse as healthy as possible.
Official Blog of the United States Pony Clubs
