Instruction
- Dressage, Eventing, Foxhunting, Horse Management, Hunter Seat Equitation, Instruction, Play Games, Polocrosse, Pony Club Blog, Show Jumping, Trail, USPC Festival, Western Dressage
2026 USPC Festival Education Preview
The plans for 2026 USPC Festival Education are more exciting than ever. This summer, you’re invited to join Pony Club members from across the country for a week of riding, learning, and fun with friends at the 2026 USPC Festival, July 13–19, 2026.
-
Riding a New Horse
Whether you take regular lessons, are searching for your next mount, are borrowing a horse, or participate in a “catch ride” formatted competition program, riding a variety of horses is what makes a rider well-rounded. Check out these tips for riding a new horse.
-
Get the Most from Riding in a Clinic
Riding in a clinic can be an invaluable educational experience, offering a chance to learn new techniques and access to a higher level of instruction, while boosting confidence and skills. Follow these tips to get the most from riding in a clinic.
- Horse Health, Horse Management, Horse Well-Being, Instruction, Pony Club Blog, Tips From Pony Club Pros
Equine Sedation: A Comprehensive Guide for Horse Owners
This article on equine sedation, courtesy of the experts at Zoetis Equine, provides horse owners with a comprehensive guide for what to expect, pre- and post-sedation, as well as during, and explains the three types of sedatives available to give to horses.
-
Ride Into Learning: Allpony.com Launches New Educational Courses for Learners of All Ages and Experience Levels
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) is pleased to announce the release of eight new interactive online courses on the Allpony platform — designed for horse lovers of all ages. These offerings expand USPC’s commitment to delivering top-quality, expert-developed education on horsemanship, safety, and horse care and well-being. USPC’s well-known curriculum has shaped generations of capable and responsible equestrians for more than 70 years.
-
How to Hot Towel a Horse
With cold weather here in many places across the United States, and cold weather soon to be here to stay in other places, there’s a great grooming technique for keeping our horses clean when bathing is not an option. Learn more from grooming expert Liv Gude in this how-to article.
-
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.
-
Exercises for Improving Rider Strength in the Saddle
Regardless of your riding or competition goals, time in the saddle is always time well spent. If you’re looking to improve your balance and strength, try adding these simple exercises into your routine.
-
Advice After the A Certification from Pony Club Members Austin Skeens and Anna Erickson
In Pony Club, once a member has successfully passed the C-2 Horse Management (HM) certification, they may begin their journey towards national-level certifications, cumulating in what many may view as the ultimate achievement, the A certification. The A certification is the ultimate test of riding capabilities and knowledge. Two A-certified riders provided their insight into the process.
-
Caring for Pasture-Kept Horses
Each area of the country has a different climate and different ways of keeping horses, along with their own unique challenges. Whether your horse lives outside full-time or is turned out daily, time out in the pasture provides mental and physical benefits. Learn more about the various parts of care that needs to be considered for pasture-kept horses.
