Pony Club Blog
All posts of this category were published on the Pony Club Blog for members and nonmembers to enjoy and learn from.
- Dressage, Eventing, I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News, In The Spotlight, Member Spotlight, Play Games, Pony Club Blog, Pony Club Love
Member Spotlight: Anna Erickson
Check out this Pony Club Member Spotlight, brought to you by Kentucky Performance Products, featuring Anna Erickson, an all-around English rider from Hidden "K" Stables Pony Club Riding Center in the Carolina Region. Learn about her horses and her future goals.
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Get the Most from Riding in a Clinic
Riding in a clinic can be an invaluable educational experience, offering a chance to learn new techniques and access to a higher level of instruction, while boosting confidence and skills. Follow these tips to get the most from riding in a clinic.
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Amplify Horse Racing Opens Spring 2026 Youth Mentorship Program Application
Amplify Horse Racing, an affiliate partner of the United States Pony Clubs, Inc., is now accepting applications for the Spring 2026 session of its Mentorship Program, an educational initiative connecting youth and young adults with experienced professionals across the Thoroughbred racing and breeding industry.
- Dressage, Eventing, I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News, In The Spotlight, Member Spotlight, Play Games, Pony Club Blog, Pony Club Love
Member Spotlight: Alexandra Frailey
Check out this Pony Club Member Spotlight, brought to you by Kentucky Performance Products, featuring Alexandra Frailey, an all-around English rider from Spokane Pony Club in the Inland Empire Region. Learn about her favorite Pony Club memory and her tips for prepping for Horse Management certifications.
- Horse Health, Horse Management, Horse Well-Being, Instruction, Pony Club Blog, Tips From Pony Club Pros
Equine Sedation: A Comprehensive Guide for Horse Owners
This article on equine sedation, courtesy of the experts at Zoetis Equine, provides horse owners with a comprehensive guide for what to expect, pre- and post-sedation, as well as during, and explains the three types of sedatives available to give to horses.
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My Wild Cousins and Me: Discovering Wild Horse Traits and Behaviors
In a continuation of our horse well-being initiative, this story from Nellie will explain wild horse traits and behaviors to young readers as they meet "Nellie" for the first time.
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Ride Into Learning: Allpony.com Launches New Educational Courses for Learners of All Ages and Experience Levels
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) is pleased to announce the release of eight new interactive online courses on the Allpony platform — designed for horse lovers of all ages. These offerings expand USPC’s commitment to delivering top-quality, expert-developed education on horsemanship, safety, and horse care and well-being. USPC’s well-known curriculum has shaped generations of capable and responsible equestrians for more than 70 years.
- Dressage, I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News, In The Spotlight, Member Spotlight, Pony Club Blog, Pony Club Love, Show Jumping
Member Spotlight: Audrey Ditlefsen
Check out this Pony Club Member Spotlight, brought to you by Kentucky Performance Products, featuring Audrey Ditlefsen, a Dressage and Show Jump rider from Magic Valley Pony Club in the Intermountain Region. Learn about her horses and her future goals.
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6 Favorite Activities to Do in the Lincolnshire, Illinois area, Home of the 2026 USPC Convention, Plus a Peek at the Resort
Winter will still be hanging around in late January, and there are many seasonal activities to do in the Lincolnshire area, located in Lake County in northern Illinois and only 30 minutes from beautiful Lake Michigan. It’s a beautiful spot for the 2026 USPC Convention, sponsored by Elizabeth Hamill Bramsen, 1961 A alum, Wayne-Du Page Hunt Pony Club; and Via Nova Training. The event will be hosted by the North Central Prairie Region, January 28–February 1 at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort. For fun in the area, check out this blog for our top six recommendations.
- Eventing, Hunter Seat Equitation, I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News, Pony Club Activities, Pony Club Blog, Show Jumping, Tetrathlon, Trail, USPC Festival, USPC Press Releases
2026 USPC Festival Features Fresh Format and Unified Divisions; Discipline Opportunities Expanded
As The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) continues to evolve and enhance the Pony Club experience for members and participants, multiple changes will go into effect in 2026 that will impact both members and the wider equestrian community. The biggest changes will be seen at the 2026 USPC Festival, along with various competition disciplines. Learn more with this USPC press release.
