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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Top Lexington Attractions and Restaurants for USPC Festival Attendees
For United States Pony Clubs members and families traveling to Lexington for the 2026 USPC Festival, the Bluegrass region offers plenty of experiences beyond the Kentucky Horse Park. From Southern comfort food to local favorites, there's something for everyone. In addition, there's plenty to do when you're not at the Kentucky Horse Park with your pony.
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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.
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Member Spotlight: Sam Cecil
Check out this Pony Club Member Spotlight, brought to you by Kentucky Performance Products, featuring Sam Cecil, an all-around English rider from St. Margaret's Pony Club in the Maryland Region.
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American Horse Council Marketing Alliance Announces New Team Challenge
The American Horse Council’s (AHC) Marketing Alliance invites teams of college and university students across the United States to participate in the AHC Marketing Alliance Team Challenge. Selected teams of 5–10 students will be eligible to receive grant funding of up to $15,000 to develop and implement innovative initiatives that expand engagement in the equine industry.
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United States Pony Clubs Seeking Speakers for 2027 USPC Convention in January; Apply by August 1
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. invites members of the equestrian community to speak at the 2027 USPC Convention, to be hosted by USPC and the Lake Shore Region, January 28–31, 2027, at the Madison Marriott West in Madison, Wis.
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Preparing for Your H-B Certification
Taking a national-level certification requires a step up in knowledge and ability from local-level testings, and preparing for a national certification requires dedication. Get great tips for prepping for the national-level H-B certification.
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5 Tips to Create More Horse-Friendly Housing for a #HappyHealthyHorse
Helping our horses to live their best lives means caring for them in ways that support species-specific behaviors. Some of these behaviors include the ability to move freely at various speeds, to graze on forage throughout the day, to choose where and when to take shelter or to lay down for deep sleep, and the opportunity to interact with compatible equines. Research shows that horses who can demonstrate these behaviors have a lower incidence of diseases like ulcers and colic and fewer stable vices. This article gives tips for creating horse housing that supports a #HappyHealthyHorse.
- Dressage, I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News, In The Spotlight, Member Spotlight, Pony Club Blog, Pony Club Love, Western
Member Spotlight: Cassidy Ranes
Check out this Pony Club Member Spotlight, brought to you by Kentucky Performance Products, featuring Cassidy Ranes, an all-around rider from Whitebrook Farm Pony Club Riding Center in the Southern California Region. Learn about her life and riding goals, and her favorite Pony Club memory from the 2024 USPC Festival.
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United States Pony Club Continues Partnership with USEA in 2026, Championing Education and Development
The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is pleased to announce its continued partnership with the United States Pony Club (USPC) in 2026, renewing its role as the Presenting Sponsor of the USEA Eventing Coaches Program (ECP) workshops. This ongoing collaboration highlights both organizations’ shared focus on strengthening education and elevating standards within the sport of eventing.
- Dressage, Eventing, Foxhunting, Horse Management, Hunter Seat Equitation, Instruction, Play Games, Polocrosse, Pony Club Blog, Show Jumping, Trail, USPC Festival, Western Dressage
2026 USPC Festival Education Preview
The plans for 2026 USPC Festival Education are more exciting than ever. This summer, you’re invited to join Pony Club members from across the country for a week of riding, learning, and fun with friends at the 2026 USPC Festival, July 13–19, 2026.
