Pony Club Activities
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6 Favorite Activities to Do in the Lincolnshire, Illinois area, Home of the 2026 USPC Convention, Plus a Peek at the Resort
Winter will still be hanging around in late January, and there are many seasonal activities to do in the Lincolnshire area, located in Lake County in northern Illinois and only 30 minutes from beautiful Lake Michigan. It’s a beautiful spot for the 2026 USPC Convention, sponsored by Elizabeth Hamill Bramsen, 1961 A alum, Wayne-Du Page Hunt Pony Club; and Via Nova Training. The event will be hosted by the North Central Prairie Region, January 28–February 1 at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort. For fun in the area, check out this blog for our top six recommendations.
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2026 USPC Festival Features Fresh Format and Unified Divisions; Discipline Opportunities Expanded
As The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) continues to evolve and enhance the Pony Club experience for members and participants, multiple changes will go into effect in 2026 that will impact both members and the wider equestrian community. The biggest changes will be seen at the 2026 USPC Festival, along with various competition disciplines. Learn more with this USPC press release.
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How to be Part of the United States Pony Clubs: All Ages and Experience Levels Welcome!
The United States Pony Clubs offers numerous opportunities for riders of all ages, families, those without horses who want to learn, and instructors looking to enhance their lesson programs. Learn about how you can become a part of Pony Club.
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7 Facts About the USEA Eventing Coaches Program
Did you know that the USEA has a program dedicated to the education and certification of eventing coaches? The USEA Eventing Coaches Program (ECP) was designed to ensure that the sport of eventing continues to be taught at the highest standard. Whether you’re a rider looking for a certified coach or a professional considering certification, here are eight key facts you should know about the program.
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Dr. Marty Whitehouse Riney, Pony Club Alum: Finding Her Work-Life Balance
By all accounts, Dr. Marty Whitehouse Riney is doing the impossible—and making it look effortless. A mother of two young girls, owner of MWR Equine Dentistry LLC and co-owner of Nicholasville Road Animal Hospital, Marty begins each day before dawn tending to the menagerie of animals—including, but not limited to, two leopard geckos and a miniature donkey—on the six-acre Central Kentucky farm she shares with her husband, Tom. In between work and family time, she nurtures a lifelong passion for eventing. It’s a lifestyle that requires intention, flexibility and no small amount of hustle—but for Marty, it’s also deeply fulfilling. Read more about Dr. Riney's journey from Pony Club until…
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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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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.
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USPC Ambassadors Showcase Teamwork at 2025 USEF Pony Jumper National Championships
This year was full of camaraderie and teamwork for riders representing the United States Pony Clubs (USPC or Pony Club) in competition at the 2025 USEF Pony Jumper National Championships, which was held at the USEF Pony Finals, presented by Marshall + Sterling, August 6-9, at the Kentucky Horse Park. See their journey in photos.
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Foxhunting Favorites and Tips for First-Timers
Rolling Rock Hunt Pony Club, hunting with their home hunt of Rolling Rock Hunt in the Ligonier Valley of western Pennsylvania, as well as Wateree Hounds, claimed first place in the 2024–2025 Foxhunting Challenge. Club members had a great time and shared some of their favorite things about Foxhunting and tips for first-timers interested in giving it a try.
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My Experience as the Ann Haller Media Intern at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event
Every year, USPC chooses the Ann Haller Media Intern, in honor of the late Ann Haller, to serve at the Kentucky Three-Day Event. This year's intern, William Coon, of Ariatti Equestrian Center Pony Club Riding Center, shares his experiences with readers of the Pony Club Blog.
