Leaders and Volunteers
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The United States Pony Clubs Announces New Board of Governors Members
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 2025 USPC Convention, held January 22-26, 2025, at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa near Traverse City, Mich. The new slate included five new Board of Governors members and four new Advisory Committee members. Read more about them here.
- Annual Meetings, Leaders and Volunteers, National Youth Board, Pony Club Blog, Pony Club Love, Pony Club News, USPC Convention, USPC Press Releases
Educational Opportunities Offered for Pony Club Members and Horse Lovers of All Ages at the 2025 USPC Convention in the Great Lakes Region
As a leader in equestrian education, the United States Pony Clubs (USPC or Pony Club) dedicates itself to this mission year after year with the USPC Convention, an annual meeting that involves dozens of educational workshops for anyone interested in horses, along with leadership training, awards presentation, and hands-on learning activities. The 2025 USPC Convention, hosted by the Great Lakes Region, was held January 22–26, 2025, at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa near Traverse City, Mich. Read all about the happenings at this year's event.
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Lendon Gray Receives US Equestrian Lifetime Achievement Award
Lendon Gray, an A Eventing alum of the Penobscot Pony Club in the Northeast Region, along with a USPC National Instruction Legend Award winner and a 2000 USPC Academy of Achievement inductee, captured the United States Equestrian Federation Lifetime Achievement Award.
- Alumni in the News, Annual Meetings, In The Spotlight, Leaders and Volunteers, Pony Club Blog, Pony Club Love, USPC Convention
Meet the 2025 USPC Founders Award Winners
Learn more about the outstanding individuals who were named 2024 USPC Founders Award winners. This award Award is given each year to one or more people who have made a significant contribution to Pony Club at the local, regional, and national levels over a period of 20 years or more.
- In The Spotlight, Leaders and Volunteers, Pony Club Activities, Pony Club Blog, Pony Club Love, Slices of Life, USPC Convention
Sonoma Coastal EquesTraining Center Pony Club Riding Center (SCEC) Captures 2024 USPC Flash Teamwork Award
The USPC Flash Teamwork Award is given each year to a club, center, region, individual, or equine who displays excellent teamwork. Read more about the 2024 winner and how their teamwork was on display in 2024.
- Horse Management, I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News, Instruction, Leaders and Volunteers, Pony Club Blog
Becoming a United States Pony Clubs National Examiner
Have you ever wondered how a National Examiner (NE) got their job? Or have you ever thought about becoming one yourself or striving to reach that level during your Pony Club journey?
- 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.
