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The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. Celebrates a Successful 2026 USPC Festival with Education and Championships
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) is celebrating the success of the 2026 USPC Festival. The USPC Festival returned to the Kentucky Horse Park, July 13–19, for an unforgettable week of competition and education. Pony Club members, families, and friends gathered from as far away as Hawaii for the ultimate Pony Club event, along with the legion of volunteers, coaches, judges, and clinicians it takes to make Festival happen. This year's event also featured international visitors, with USPC hosting teams from five countries participating in the Pony Club International Alliance (PCIA) Mounted Games Exchange.
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Member Spotlight: Tilly Westrich
Check out this Pony Club Member Spotlight, brought to you by Kentucky Performance Products, featuring Tilly Westrich, an all-around rider from Miami Valley Pony Club and Stillwater Pony Club in the Midsouth Region. Learn about her incredible exchange trip and true grit in the face of perseverance.
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2025 PCIA Mounted Games Exchange Recap
The United States Pony Clubs was proud to field a team of five for the PCIA Mounted Games Exchange, held July 27–August 11, 2025. Teams included the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom as the host, and featured competition along with a cultural experience for attendees.
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United States Pony Clubs to Host Meeting of the Pony Club International Alliance in July During 2024 USPC Festival
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC) is excited to announce that it will be hosting ambassadors from countries within the Pony Club International Alliance (PCIA), July 16–20, 2024, during the 2024 USPC Festival, which is set for July 15-22 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. Learn more about the start of the PCIA and how it got started.
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Why You Should Join Pony Club: A Youth Member’s Perspective
Have you considered joining Pony Club? Aiden, a 12-year-old participating member, shares why people of any age should join and how it has helped him and his brother.
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Ponying Around the Inter-Pacific: The Experience of the 2023 Gold-Medal-Winning U.S. Inter-Pacific Exchange Team
In January of 2023, the U.S. Inter-Pacific Exchange team ventured to New Zealand for the Inter-Pacific Exchange. Read all about the experience and how they captured gold in the Nations Cup.
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International Exchanges and Special Opportunities for Pony Club Members
Learn about the incredible benefits of Pony Club’s international exchanges and special opportunities and how you can support.
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Pony Club Creating Global Connections Through International Experiences
National Youth Board member Gillian shares her experience with how she connected with an international student, and how Pony Club can open the doors to cultivating international experiences.
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What is the USPC Inter-Pacific Exchange?
Have you heard of the USPC Inter-Pacific Exchange? This article has some helpful information about what the exchange is and how you can get involved.
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The Places You’ll Go in Pony Club!
Learn about exchange programs, invitational competitions and other opportunities for Pony Club members.
