Festival Hangout
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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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USPC Festival Education Offered for All Horse Enthusiasts; Register Now for Riding Clinics with Your Horse, Plus Educational Workshops and Special Demonstrations
The 2026 USPC Festival will present top-tier immersive equestrian education across eight disciplines and horsemanship and equine industry topics at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky., July 13–19, 2026. USPC Festival speakers and clinicians include Olympians, international competitors, nationally recognized judges, and leading coaches—many holding the prestigious USPC “A” certification—who will share their expertise with horse enthusiasts of all ages. Enjoy this preview of all the clinicians and topics being presented.
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Special Events at the 2026 USPC Festival
The countdown to Festival is heating up! As you are planning and preparing for your trip, here are some special events at the 2026 USPC Festival that you won’t want to miss.
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USPC Festival Travel Planning Tips
There’s a lot to plan for your trip to USPC Festival. Here’s a quick guide to amenities for you and your horse.
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USPC Festival Bluegrass Tour Guide
Excited for your trip to the USPC Festival? Here are some fun things to do and see while you’re in Lexington.
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2024 USPC Festival Mounted Education Features Fun in Numerous Disciplines; Register Now
Mounted clinics during the 2024 USPC Festival Education are scheduled and offer a ton of fun for anyone wanting to try different disciplines. Anyone interested in riding their horse during Festival Mounted Education must register by July 8 at noon. Learn more about what is offered.
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Planning for USPC Festival? Catch All of the USPC Festival Features
Staff from the United States Pony Clubs, or USPC, help you plan to attend the 2024 USPC Festival with Festival Features on Instagram.
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2024 USPC Festival Returns to the Kentucky Horse Park July 15–22 for Competition and Education
USPC will host the 2024 USPC Festival, July 15–22, at the iconic Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky., with championships competition and educational clinics. Learn more about this iconic Pony Club event.
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USPC Festival Hangout Closing Ceremonies
Join us as we say goodbye, farewell, see you soon to so many Pony Club friends and family who have hungout with us this weekend as we close out the inaugural USPC Festival Hangout. Your favorite Championships voices are ready to host the festivities as we bid farewell and look forward to Festival 2021 in Lexington, KY. Thank you to all staff, sponsors, volunteers, and attendees, who made Festival Hangout a fun and rewarding experience. We have enjoyed spending online time with all of you and can’t wait to see you at USPC Festival 2021 presented by SSG Riding Gloves at the Kentucky Horse Park July 19-26, 2021.
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Festival Tour- Know Before You Go
Never been to the legendary Kentucky Horse Park? Excited to make Lexington, Kentucky your family vacation spot in 2021 and possibly bring your favorite trusty steed? Here is your chance to know before you go as we take you on a special guided tour of the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky, and give you a virtual tour of all things Pony Club while you are here for Festival 2021. It will be a week of fun and the whole family is invited as we plan something for everyone. Start planning your trip now but not before watching our fun tours of USPC’s national office home, the Kentucky Horse Park….…
