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The United States Pony Clubs Expands Educational Opportunities Through the Acquisition of Allpony; All Horse Enthusiasts Are Welcome
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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The United States Pony Clubs Announces New Board of Governors Members
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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Educational Opportunities Offered for Pony Club Members and Horse Lovers of All Ages at the 2025 USPC Convention in the Great Lakes Region
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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Mental Health for the Rider
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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Pony Club Newsletter Notes from the 1980s: A Decade of Development
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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United States Pony Clubs Staff Over the Years
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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Evolution of USPC’s Publication: From the First USPC Newsletter to the Official Magazine
With the 70th Anniversary of the United States Pony Clubs, USPC's Director of Marketing and Communications has found some interesting historical information from the first Pony Club newsletter in 1975 onward. Read more about USPC history in this look at USPC's first official publication.
Official Blog of the United States Pony Clubs
