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When Disaster Strikes: What Every Horse Owner Must Know
Disaster can strike at any time. It’s important to have plans in place to deal with various scenarios, like fire, flooding, and storms common to your local area. It’s important for our horse’s welfare to develop a simple evacuation and a shelter-in-place plan in case of disaster.
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Creating a Comprehensive Care Plan for Your Horse
Planning ahead for your horse’s annual health care and developing good preventive strategies makes a difference in your horse’s overall health. Learn how to develop a year-round comprehensive care plan to keep your horse feeling their best.
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The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. Welcomes Marshall+Sterling as Official Equine Insurance Partner
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) is pleased to welcome Marshall+Sterling as the official equine insurance partner of the United States Pony Clubs.
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Which Feed for Your Steed?
There are a variety of horse feed types and textures you can choose for your horse. The right product for your horse comes down to age, workload, caloric needs, health issues, and, their preferences.
- Instruction, International Exchanges, Pony Club Activities, Pony Club Blog, USPC Championships, USPC Festival, USPC Press Releases
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. Celebrates a Successful 2026 USPC Festival with Education and Championships
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) is celebrating the success of the 2026 USPC Festival. The USPC Festival returned to the Kentucky Horse Park, July 13–19, for an unforgettable week of competition and education. Pony Club members, families, and friends gathered from as far away as Hawaii for the ultimate Pony Club event, along with the legion of volunteers, coaches, judges, and clinicians it takes to make Festival happen. This year's event also featured international visitors, with USPC hosting teams from five countries participating in the Pony Club International Alliance (PCIA) Mounted Games Exchange.
- Horse Health, Horse Management, Horse Well-Being, Nutrition, Pony Club Blog, Tips From Pony Club Pros
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.
- Horse Health, Horse Management, Horse Well-Being, Nutrition, Pony Club Blog, Tips From Pony Club Pros
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.
Official Blog of the United States Pony Clubs
