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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Meet Academy of Achievement Member Stephanie Church
The Academy of Achievement recognizes Pony Club alumni for being outstanding in their chosen fields of expertise.
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NYB: Member Spotlight: Madison Ritsch
Madison Ritsch is a C-2/H-B from the Eagle River Pony Club in the Rocky Mountain Region and has been a member of the USPC since 2013. Throughout her time in Pony Club, Madison has competed in a countless number of rallies, two championships, has taught at the Rocky Mountain Region Annual Horse Management Clinic and was awarded the USPC Jubilee Scholarship in 2019. She currently sits on the Marketing Committee of the National Youth Board and serves as the Social Media Coordinator. Madison is currently a junior at the University of Colorado Boulder where she is studying Aerospace Engineering and Computer Science. Outside of the classroom, she is the president…
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It’s Time to Seas the Magic!
Here’s what you can look forward to when you register for the 2022 Equine Symposium & Convention Hosted by USPC.
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NYB: Expanding Your Pin Collection
By Rachel Rozenboom Looking to find ways to expand your pony club pin collection and show your pride for this organization? National Youth Board members Brooke Decant, and Rachel Rozenboom have worked together this month to help culminate a helpful list of ways you can grow your United States Pony Club pin collection and demonstrate your love for this wonderful organization. Scramble Teams! We all love being on a rally team with our friends, but this tip not only helps you find different pins, but also helps expand the bounds of your friendships within USPC. Scramble teams can easily be done both at a regional level and at championships. With…
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A Look at the USPC National Youth Congress
The USPC National Youth Congress (NYC)is a program that recognizes outstanding upper level members (H-B through A) with an extraordinary opportunity for growth and development. Each year, this national conference of selected youth members and accomplished Pony Club alumni is held in conjunction with the USPC Convention.
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Guide to USPC Rulebooks
With 11 competitive disciplines, Pony Club has a lot of rulebooks. Fortunately, there’s an easy way you can learn to keep track of what’s in them!
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Recognizing Pony Club’s Volunteers
Pony Club depends on our volunteers—thousands of them! The best way to let volunteers know how valued they are is to say thank you often and show appreciation for their efforts.
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NYB: Taking a Step Back: High School to College as an Equestrian
My name is Madison. I am a current junior in college studying Aerospace Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Colorado at Boulder. I try to ride 1-2 times per week at a local eventing barn and was fortunate enough to be able to half lease a Connemara over the summer. These days I enjoy my relaxed afternoons at the barn jumping a lesson horse over little 2’ jump courses. A few years ago my life was at the barn. I used to spend my afternoons after class riding a few horses, filming YouTube videos, studying for certifications, and teaching Pony Club meetings. But when I moved to college…
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How to Pursue a National Level Pony Club Certification
After achieving the C-2 level, consider going beyond to pursue a national certification. Here's how to get started.
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National Level Certifications in Pony Club
National level certifications in Pony Club include the more advanced, or upper levels, of the program.
