Pony Club Activities
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Latest USPC Brookfield Land Conservation Award Winner Announced at 2025 USPC Convention
The USPC Brookfield Conservation Award is awarded every year for efforts related to promotion of land conservation, preservation, and stewardship through member, club, center, or regional dedication and hard work. Read about this year's winners and all they did to earn the award.
- 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.
- I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News, Instruction, Pony Club Activities, Pony Club Blog, Tips From Pony Club Pros, Western Dressage
Dancing with a Western Flair
Now available as a USPC certification track, Western Dressage offers benefits for every horse and every rider. Learn how you can get started, and how to offer it in your club/center program.
- 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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Improve Your Hunter Seat Equitation Skills
Learn from Christina Keim, USPC National Examiner, how to progress your Hunter Seat Equitation skills through the various Pony Club certification levels.
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2024 USPC Festival Mounted Education Features Fun in Numerous Disciplines; Register Now
Mounted clinics during the 2024 USPC Festival Education are scheduled and offer a ton of fun for anyone wanting to try different disciplines. Anyone interested in riding their horse during Festival Mounted Education must register by July 8 at noon. Learn more about what is offered.
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Planning for USPC Festival? Catch All of the USPC Festival Features
Staff from the United States Pony Clubs, or USPC, help you plan to attend the 2024 USPC Festival with Festival Features on Instagram.
- 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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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Grooming Your Horse
When you develop a grooming routine during your daily barn chores and riding, it can be easy to fall into some bad habits or forget about an important step. Here’s a list of mistakes to avoid while grooming your horse and what you can do instead.
- I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News, Instruction, Pony Club Activities, USPC Press Releases, Western Dressage
The United States Pony Clubs Adds New Western Dressage Certification Track
In response to the popularity and growth of Western Dressage, The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. has added a new Western Dressage certification track. The new track allows riders interested in Western Dressage to specialize in this discipline and earn certifications starting at the beginner level (D-2) and progressing up to the intermediate level (C-2).
