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Shiny Horse Secrets
Showcasing a clean, shiny, and trimmed horse at any special event shows your respect for your horse and the sport or discipline you are competing in. From the experts, get tips to help you get a fantastic shine to make your horse show-ring ready.
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Pasture Perils
For some horses, pasture grass creates weight management challenges and may trigger painful health conditions. Learn more about what kinds of conditions can arise and tips for managing pastures to mitigate the conditions.
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Brush Up on Bonding
Grooming isn’t just for getting your horse clean and for keeping his skin, coat, and hooves healthy. It is also a bonding experience with your horse that can strengthen your relationship in and out of the saddle. Get some expert tips to help you turn grooming time into a treat for your horse.
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The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. and the Metropolis Federation of Equestrian Sports of Mongolia to Work Together for the Promotion of Rider Safety, Horsemanship, Horse Welfare, and World Horse Day
July 8, 2026 (Lexington, KY)—The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) and the Metropolis Federation of Equestrian Sports of Mongolia (MFES) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Lexington, Ky., on June 22, 2026, establishing a framework for friendly cooperation between the two organizations in youth equestrian education, horsemanship, rider safety, horse welfare, responsible horsemanship, and international friendship. The MFES delegation to Lexington had a productive meeting with USPC leadership, staff, and members of the Executive Committee. The discussion reflected the shared commitment of both organizations to promote safe, educational, and culturally meaningful equestrian activities for young riders while strengthening mutual…
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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 August 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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