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  • Michael Jung and Fischerchipmunk FRH during show jumping at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event. Sarah Evers Conrad/United States Pony Clubs
    Alumni in the News,  Eventing,  I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News,  In The Spotlight,  International Events,  Play Games,  Pony Club Activities

    Pony Club Alumni Reach Top of the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event Standings; Pony Club Present Throughout the Weekend

    May 8, 2025 /

    An education from the Pony Club program can take you places…like the top levels of equestrian sport, which includes the leaderboards for the 4* and 5* events during the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by MARS Equestrian (K3DE). It was a thrilling weekend as Pony Club fans and members tracked their favorite riders and role models. In addition, members stayed busy in a variety of other events provided by the United States Pony Clubs.

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    Sarah Evers Conrad
  • Announcing the 2026 USPC Convention Dates and Location
    Annual Meetings,  Pony Club Activities,  Pony Club Blog,  USPC Convention,  USPC Press Releases

    United States Pony Clubs Announces the 2026 USPC Convention Dates and Location; USPC Seeking Speakers for Event

    May 6, 2025 /

    The United States Pony Clubs announces the location and the dates for the 2026 USPC Convention, shares all of the wonderful happenings you can enjoy there, and gives more details about the call for speakers for the event.

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    Sarah Evers Conrad
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    Kentucky Three-Day: Inspiring the Next Generation of Equestrians

    April 26, 2025 /

    Are you a fan of "The Best Weekend All Year?" Zoetis and the Pony Club team up to share stories surrounding the coveted equestrian event.

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    Sarah Evers Conrad
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    Pony Club Blog,  USPC Press Releases

    Find the United States Pony Clubs at Equestrian Events This Spring and Summer

    April 8, 2025 /

    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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    Sarah Evers Conrad
  • Allpony.com logo, by the United States Pony Clubs
    Horse Management,  Instruction,  Lesson Plans,  Pony Club Blog,  Pony Club Love,  USPC Press Releases

    The United States Pony Clubs Expands Educational Opportunities Through the Acquisition of Allpony; All Horse Enthusiasts Are Welcome

    March 13, 2025 /

    The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) has acquired the award-winning website Allpony.com, an online platform where horse lovers can learn all about horses, riding, and horse care. Anyone can explore Allpony, which offers dozens of educational courses and interactive games and quizzes, along with printables.

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    Sarah Evers Conrad
  • 2025 USPC Board of Governors, who were in attendance at the 2025 USPC Convention
    Alumni in the News,  Annual Meetings,  Leaders and Volunteers,  Pony Club Blog,  USPC Press Releases

    The United States Pony Clubs Announces New Board of Governors Members

    March 5, 2025 /

    The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) announced the election of the current slate of the USPC Board of Governors, who were all confirmed at the 2025 USPC Convention, held January 22-26, 2025, at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa near Traverse City, Mich. The new slate included five new Board of Governors members and four new Advisory Committee members. Read more about them here.

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    Sarah Evers Conrad
  • 2025 USPC Convention Recap Graphic
    Annual Meetings,  Leaders and Volunteers,  National Youth Board,  Pony Club Blog,  Pony Club Love,  Pony Club News,  USPC Convention,  USPC Press Releases

    Educational Opportunities Offered for Pony Club Members and Horse Lovers of All Ages at the 2025 USPC Convention in the Great Lakes Region

    February 28, 2025 /

    As a leader in equestrian education, the United States Pony Clubs (USPC or Pony Club) dedicates itself to this mission year after year with the USPC Convention, an annual meeting that involves dozens of educational workshops for anyone interested in horses, along with leadership training, awards presentation, and hands-on learning activities. The 2025 USPC Convention, hosted by the Great Lakes Region, was held January 22–26, 2025, at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa near Traverse City, Mich. Read all about the happenings at this year's event.

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    Sarah Evers Conrad
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    Mental Health for the Rider

    December 11, 2024 /

    All riders struggle with fear, anxiety, anger, and frustration—in riding and in life—but how can we help ourselves and get back to better riding? Two experts share tips on developing happier riders.

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    Sarah Evers Conrad
  • 1989 Pony Club Festival Opening Ceremonies at the Kentucky Horse Park
    Alumni in the News,  Annual Meetings,  Instruction,  Leaders and Volunteers,  Pony Club Activities,  Pony Club Blog,  Safety,  USPC Championships,  USPC Festival,  USPC History

    Pony Club Newsletter Notes from the 1980s: A Decade of Development

    August 21, 2024 /

    A lot can happen in 10 years for an organization. As evidenced in the Pony Club News newsletter, the 1980s were transformative years for the United States Pony Clubs, marked by significant organizational changes with the National Office, leadership, and the committees; the introduction of what is now an iconic event—Pony Club Festival (now called USPC Festival); changes to other championships; the continuation of many international exchanges; and a focus on safety and education. As the organization expanded, so did the USPC newsletter, reaching upwards of 20 pages. Read on to learn about some of the interesting changes in the 1980s that I discovered during my journey through the 1980s…

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    Sarah Evers Conrad
  • Former Executive Director George Helwig and his wife Sally were honored for all of their contributions to Pony Club after his retirement from the National Office staff.
    Alumni in the News,  In The Spotlight,  Leaders and Volunteers,  Pony Club Blog,  USPC History

    United States Pony Clubs Staff Over the Years

    August 21, 2024 /

    In exploring the news of the 1980s, staff have discovered just how far we’ve come since the first computer was installed in Pony Club’s National Office during this decade (1983!) and gotten to know some of the people who helped shape Pony Club’s transition from a core of dedicated volunteers into a national organization with a full-time staff of professionals. Read more about our journey into the National Office history. 

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    Sarah Evers Conrad
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