Leaders and Volunteers
- Alumni in the News, Annual Meetings, Instruction, Leaders and Volunteers, Pony Club Activities, Pony Club Blog, Safety, USPC Championships, USPC Festival, USPC History
Pony Club Newsletter Notes from the 1980s: A Decade of Development
A lot can happen in 10 years for an organization. As evidenced in the Pony Club News newsletter, the 1980s were transformative years for the United States Pony Clubs, marked by significant organizational changes with the National Office, leadership, and the committees; the introduction of what is now an iconic event—Pony Club Festival (now called USPC Festival); changes to other championships; the continuation of many international exchanges; and a focus on safety and education. As the organization expanded, so did the USPC newsletter, reaching upwards of 20 pages. Read on to learn about some of the interesting changes in the 1980s that I discovered during my journey through the 1980s…
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United States Pony Clubs Staff Over the Years
In exploring the news of the 1980s, staff have discovered just how far we’ve come since the first computer was installed in Pony Club’s National Office during this decade (1983!) and gotten to know some of the people who helped shape Pony Club’s transition from a core of dedicated volunteers into a national organization with a full-time staff of professionals. Read more about our journey into the National Office history.
- Horse Management, Leaders and Volunteers, Pony Club Activities, Safety, USPC Championships, USPC Festival
Be Prepared to Prevent Heat Illness in Horses and People When Summer Temperatures Soar
Prevent heat illness in horses and humans during the summer, use the heat index tool, and use the heat illness training from Pony Club.
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Spring 2024 Pony Club Local Legends and Volunteer Recognition Award Honorees
The United States Pony Clubs (USPC or Pony Club) has always been an organization run with the help of volunteers. In honor of recognizing the Spring 2024 honorees for the USPC volunteer awards.
- Annual Meetings, Leaders and Volunteers, Pony Club Activities, Pony Club Blog, Special Events, USPC Convention
Member Experiences from the 2024 USPC National Youth Congress
USPC members share their experiences from the 2024 USPC National Youth Congress, which was held during the 2024 USPC Convention, Presented by Via Nova Training, and Sponsored by Lincoln Memorial University.
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Longtime USPC Secretary Alice Reidy
Alice Sherburne Reidy's contributions to USPC are legendary, spanning more than two decades of the organization's history. Few Pony Club members during her tenure were aware of her influence, organizational ability, and command of the many details of membership and competitions.
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The United States Pony Clubs Announces Board of Governors Members and Executive Committee
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) announced the election of their Executive Committee and the current slate of the United States Pony Clubs Board of Governors, which were all confirmed at the 2024 USPC Convention, Presented by Via Nova Training and Sponsored by Lincoln Memorial University in January 2024.
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Sierra Pacific Region’s Heather Bell Previews 2024 USPC Convention
Pony Club Podcast cohosts Sarah Evers Conrad and Megan Scharfenberg talk to Heather Bell, a longtime A-certified member in Eventing and volunteer, who is also helping on the Sierra Pacific Region's Local Organizing Committee to host the 2024 USPC Convention, Presented by Via Nova Training and Sponsored by Lincoln Memorial University. She shares a sneak peek all about the convention and she also tells us about her really interesting career...so tune in to learn more. This month's episode is supported by Kentucky Equine Research.
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District Commissioner Holly Wiemers and Center Administrator Jo Anne Miller
Pony Club Podcast cohosts Sarah Evers Conrad and Megan Scharfenberg interview the District Commissioner of Bluegrass Pony Club, Holly Wiemers, and Center Administrator for Brook Hill Farm Pony Club Riding Center Jo Anne Miller. This month's episode is supported by Kentucky Equine Research.
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Three Generations: Dawn, Ann, & Sandra
The United States Pony Club Marketing Department sits down with three generations of Pony Club Members: Dawn Bellinger (USPC Board Member), Ann Bellinger (Dawn's daughter and previous Pony Club Member), and Sandra Renzy (Dawn's mother). Hear the stories and insights that all three generations have to share!
