Horse Well-Being
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The United States Pony Clubs Passes New Equine Well-Being Policy and Updates Helmet and Body Protection Vest Policies for All Participants at USPC-Sponsored Activities
As part of its safety and welfare initiatives, The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) has updated its official policies for helmets and body protection vests and has also put a new equine well-being policy in place. Of note is the emphasis on the requirement for all participants including members, non-members, instructors, and volunteers at any official USPC-sponsored activity to wear the proper safety equipment in mounted activities and certain unmounted activities. In addition, a new equine well-being policy was passed. Learn more how this could impact you.
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The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. Kicks Off Horse Well-Being Initiative
October 30, 2025 (Lexington, KY) — Since its founding in 1954, the United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) has steadfastly championed the care and well-being of horses, placing horsemanship—defined as the knowledgeable and compassionate care of the horse—at the center of the organization’s mission and educational objectives. The love of the horse, and what is taught through Pony Club, fosters a deep sense of responsibility toward the comprehensive well-being of horses and ponies. Now, USPC is highlighting its commitment to equine well-being with the launch of its new #HappyHealthyHorse Well-Being Initiative that challenges all within the horse industry to really focus on their horse through the lens…
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How Horse Well-Being is Embedded in the United States Pony Clubs’ Curriculum
The United States Pony Clubs (USPC or Pony Club) has long been recognized as the premier educator of young horse people, focusing on exemplary horse care and exceptional horse management. Aligning with other horse organizations to promote and ensure horse well-being within the USPC organization, a team of horse professionals, including two equine veterinarians, was established as the USPC Horse Welfare and Social License Task Force. One of the results of this task force was the development of a horse well-being framework to incorporate into the USPC community and, eventually, into USPC curriculum. Learn more about the five domains of horse well-being and how they impact the Pony Club curriculum.
