Pony Club Blog
All posts of this category were published on the Pony Club Blog for members and nonmembers to enjoy and learn from.
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The Importance of Being an Intern in Many Horse-Related Careers, and Beyond
In honor of National Intern Day, we wanted to share the importance of being an intern when you are headed out into a future career, whether it’s in the horse industry or beyond. It’s an invaluable experience to learn a lot and to get hands-on experience. We are sharing the experiences and tips from one staff member in the USPC National Office, our current marketing intern at the National Office, and also our current Marketing Director.
- I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News, In The Spotlight, Member Spotlight, Play Games, Pony Club Blog, Pony Club Love
Member Spotlight: Landon Carrier
Check out this Pony Club Member Spotlight, brought to you by Kentucky Performance Products, featuring Landon Carrier, a Mounted Games rider from Northern Exposure Pony Club in the Western New York Region. Read about his Pony Club achievements and the exciting events he has coming up.
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Dear Ema: Preparing for Certifications, Rider Burnout, Staying Motivated, and Jumping Exercises
This column from Ema Klugman, brought to you by Ride iQ, features how to prepare for a C-3 certification test; dealing with burnout as an equestrian; staying motivated to ride, especially in the winter; how to support a would-be professional, and trying new jumping exercises, including with poles.
- Alumni in the News, Dressage, I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News, In The Spotlight, Pony Club Blog, USPC Press Releases
TDF Awards 2025 Trip Harting Fund Grant for Pony Club Members to Elizabeth Youatt
The Dressage Foundation is pleased to award a $1,000 grant from its Trip Harting Fund for Pony Club Members and Graduates to Elizabeth Youatt of Washington state.
- Eventing, I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News, In The Spotlight, Member Spotlight, Pony Club Blog, Pony Club Love
Member Spotlight: Hannah Fountain
Check out this Pony Club Member Spotlight, brought to you by Kentucky Performance Products, featuring Hannah Fountain, an Eventing rider from Huron Valley Pony Club in the Great Lakes Region. Read about her exciting life goals and her Pony Club advice.
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Foxhunting Favorites and Tips for First-Timers
Rolling Rock Hunt Pony Club, hunting with their home hunt of Rolling Rock Hunt in the Ligonier Valley of western Pennsylvania, as well as Wateree Hounds, claimed first place in the 2024–2025 Foxhunting Challenge. Club members had a great time and shared some of their favorite things about Foxhunting and tips for first-timers interested in giving it a try.
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Caring for Pasture-Kept Horses
Each area of the country has a different climate and different ways of keeping horses, along with their own unique challenges. Whether your horse lives outside full-time or is turned out daily, time out in the pasture provides mental and physical benefits. Learn more about the various parts of care that needs to be considered for pasture-kept horses.
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My Experience as the Ann Haller Media Intern at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event
Every year, USPC chooses the Ann Haller Media Intern, in honor of the late Ann Haller, to serve at the Kentucky Three-Day Event. This year's intern, William Coon, of Ariatti Equestrian Center Pony Club Riding Center, shares his experiences with readers of the Pony Club Blog.
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Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Renews Multi-Year Contract with Longtime Partner, The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC)
The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) and longtime member partner association, The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) recently renewed its multi-year contract to collaborate on a variety of cross-promotional benefits and opportunities for both organizations and for USPC to continue as the Title Sponsor for the USPC IEA National Finals Horsemanship Test.
- Foxhunting, I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News, Pony Club Activities, Pony Club Blog, USPC Press Releases
2025 Live Oak Hounds–USPC Foxhunting Challenge Award Results
May 19, 2025 (Lexington, KY) — The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) is pleased to announce the results of the annual Live Oak Hounds–USPC Foxhunting Challenge. The Live Oak 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. For their achievements, cash prizes are awarded annually to the top six participating Pony Clubs and Pony Club Riding Centers. These prizes are made possible through the generous support of C. Martin Wood III and Daphne Flowers Wood. The Woods are Joint Masters of the Live Oak Hounds…
