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Member Spotlight: Brandy Benedix
Check out this Pony Club Member Spotlight, brought to you by Kentucky Performance Products, featuring Brandy Benedix, an all-around English rider from Pickering Hunt Pony Club in the Eastern Pennsylvania Region.
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Hillary Guarino: Helping Heal Horses at Equine Rescue and Adoption Foundation
Pony Club alum Hillary Guarino has dedicated her life to saving horses since she got her start with the United States Pony Clubs. Learn more about the organization she works as the barn manager for.
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Pony Club Riders Excel at the 2026 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, Showcasing Pony Club as a Pathway to the Top of Equestrian Sport
The United States Pony Clubs (USPC or Pony Club) proudly celebrated the extraordinary impact of Pony Club members and alumni—both from the U.S. and around the world—at the 2026 Defender Kentucky Three‑Day Event (K3DE). Pony Club alumni made up a commanding portion of the entries in both the CCI5*-L and CCI4*-S divisions, and they delivered outstanding performances at the highest level of the sport in the CCI5*-L, accounting for eight of the top 10 positions on the final leaderboard. While competitors were showcasing their skills, USPC staff engaged young horse lovers and provided educational activities at the Kentucky Kids Club, which was proudly sponsored by the United States Pony Clubs.…
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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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Member Spotlight: Leah Beach
Check out this Pony Club Member Spotlight, brought to you by Kentucky Performance Products, featuring Leah Beach, an all-around rider from Five Valleys Pony Club in the Big Sky Region. Learn about her favorite Pony Club activities and her great tips for joining!
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The United States Pony Clubs Announces President, First Vice President, and New Members of the USPC Board of Governors, and the National Youth Board Roster for 2026 and Beyond
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) announced the election of the current slate of the USPC Board of Governors, who were all confirmed at the 2026 USPC Convention, held January 28–February 1, 2026, at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort in Lincolnshire, Ill., outside of Chicago. Leading the Board is a new President, Deborah (Deb) Kirsch, and a New First Vice President, Heather Rosenker. The new slate also includes two new Board of Governors members and four new Advisory Committee members. In addition, seven USPC members between the ages of 18 and 23 joined the USPC National Youth Board (NYB), a special board with members serving as liaisons…
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Member Spotlight: Kate Wood
Check out this Pony Club Member Spotlight, brought to you by Kentucky Performance Products, featuring Kate Wood, an all-around English rider from Mountain Skyline Pony Club in the Old Dominion Region. Learn about her goals in life and her HM tips.
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Getting a Leg Up on Trail Cleanup: Meet the 2026 USPC Brookfield Land Conservation Award Winner
The USPC Brookfield Conservation Award is awarded every year for efforts related to promotion of land conservation, preservation, and stewardship through member, club, center, or regional dedication and hard work. Read about this year's winners and all they did to earn the award.
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Meet the 2025 USPC Founders Award Winners
The USPC Founders Award is one of the highest honors in Pony Club—reserved for individuals whose dedication has shaped the organization at the local, regional, and national levels for 20 years or more. This isn’t simply long service; it’s decades of mentorship, leadership, and quiet behind-the-scenes impact that helps Pony Club thrive for generations to come. During the 2026 USPC Convention in Lincolnshire, Ill., three extraordinary volunteers were recognized with the 2024 Founders Award at the Saturday Night Banquet held at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort. Their stories reflect the heart of Pony Club—and are well worth the read.
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Introducing the 2026 Academy of Achievement Inductees and the National Youth Congress Delegates
The USPC Academy of Achievement (AA) shines a spotlight on Pony Club alumni who are doing incredible things in the world beyond the barn. As part of the honor, they headed to the 2026 USPC Convention to take part in the USPC National Youth Congress, sponsored by the Western & English Sales Association (WESA) and Dreamers & Schemers. The National Youth Congress (NYC) is an intensive leadership experience designed for members ages 18 to 23. Meet both groups of special Pony Club members honored for their achievements.
