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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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Chief Horse Management Judge: The Unsung Horsemanship Action Hero
A Chief Horse Management Judge (CHMJ) is a qualified volunteer with the United States Pony Clubs (USPC or Pony Club) who has completed a required, rigorous training process over several years to become an official judge at Pony Club events for the area of Horse Management. To understand all that a CHMJ does in their role, Chief Horse Management Judge Clare Burkhart describes all that they do before a Pony Club rally, during a rally, and after a rally.
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Germany’s Christian Kukuk Claims Individual Jumping Gold in 2024 Olympic Games
With the only double-clear performance on the final day of equestrian sport at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games equestrian venue in Versailles (FRA) on August 6, Germany’s Christian Kukuk definitively claimed the Individual Jumping title and the Gold medal with Checker 47. Read more about how the last equestrian event went.
- Alumni in the News, I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News, International Events, Pony Club Blog, Show Jumping
Laura Kraut and Baloutinue Finish Eighth in Jumping Individual Final to Conclude Equestrian Competition at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
On the final day of equestrian competition at the incredible equestrian venue at Versailles, the U.S. Olympic Jumping Team saw Laura Kraut and her two-time Olympic Silver medalist partner, Baloutinue, finish inside of the Top 10 in the Jumping Individual Final, which determined Individual medals.
- Hunter Seat Equitation, I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News, Instruction, Pony Club Activities, Pony Club Blog, Tips From Pony Club Pros
Improve Your Hunter Seat Equitation Skills
Learn from Christina Keim, USPC National Examiner, how to progress your Hunter Seat Equitation skills through the various Pony Club certification levels.
- Alumni in the News, I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News, International Events, Pony Club Blog, Show Jumping
U.S. Olympic Jumping Team Qualifies Two Combinations for Jumping Individual Final at Paris 2024 Olympic Games
The U.S. Olympic Jumping Team qualified two combinations through to the Jumping Individual Final tomorrow, concluding equestrian competition at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
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Tough Decisions: When Horse Ownership Doesn’t Fit With Life, Is Leasing Out Your Horse a Good Option?
Horse ownership can be difficult during different times. Learn what you should consider if you want to lease out your horse.
- Alumni in the News, I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News, International Events, Pony Club Blog, Show Jumping
U.S. Olympic Jumping Team Captures Team Silver at Paris 2024 in Jumping Team Final
The U.S. Olympic Jumping Team finished with a Team Silver in today’s competitive Olympic Jumping Team Final at the 2024 Olympic Games. Read on to find out how the U.S. team earned their medal and beat out so many other teams at the Olympics.
- Alumni in the News, I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News, International Events, Pony Club Blog, Show Jumping
British Claim Team Gold in Jumping Team Final at the 2024 Olympic Games
Great Britain claimed Jumping Team Gold in fine style today at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Versailles, France. Learn how all the teams landed and how the U.S. riders did.
