Pony Club News
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Equine Industry Unites for Inaugural HORSETOBER, Celebrating the Horse-Human Connection
Horses for Mental Health (HMH) announced the launch of HORSETOBER, a new international awareness movement bringing together organizations, brands and horse lovers to share stories of the meaningful relationships between humans and horses.
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Six Pony Club Members and the “Magnificent 7” Take on the 2026 Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) is pleased to cheer on six Pony Club members working with Sandia Creek Ranch Auxiliary Foundation (SCRAF) of Fallbrook, Calif., who are taking seven retired Thoroughbred racehorses on an unforgettable journey to the 2026 Retired Racehorse Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover, held October 7–10 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky.
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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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Evolution of USPC’s Publication: From the First USPC Newsletter to the Official Magazine
With the 70th Anniversary of the United States Pony Clubs, USPC's Director of Marketing and Communications has found some interesting historical information from the first Pony Club newsletter in 1975 onward. Read more about USPC history in this look at USPC's first official publication.
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The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. Announces Exciting New Programs for Members
As part of its efforts to continuously provide fun and exciting activities and events for its members, The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) has developed two new programs to add to its already long lineup of activities. Read more to learn what they are.
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The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. Changes National Events to Offer USPC Festival More Often
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) has made a significant change to its national events offerings for USPC members. Starting in 2024, the United States Pony Clubs will be celebrating USPC Festival every other year in Lexington, Ky., instead of every three years. Festival offers its national championships competition in eight disciplines with open competitions in two of its newest disciplines during the first part of the week. This is followed by more than 50 clinics and workshop sessions taught by Olympians, Pony Club experts, and equine industry professionals.
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The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. Awards College Scholarships to Members
In 2023, USPC has awarded a total of $7,500 in college scholarships to seven Pony Club members. Read more about the scholarships available and this year's recipients.
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Spanning the Ages
Pony Club membership now provides equine education for everyone, and members of all ages are enjoying everything USPC has to offer.
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Katrina Natwick Awarded Grant from The Dressage Foundation’s Trip Harting Fund for Pony Club Members and Graduates
The Dressage Foundation is pleased to award a $1,000 grant from its Trip Harting Fund for Pony Club Members and Graduates to Katrina Natwick of Copperas Cove, Texas.
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Results from the Live Oak Hounds Foxhunting Challenge
The Live Oak Hounds Foxhunting Challenge was a rewarding experience for the Pony Clubs and Centers that participated. See the list of winners and learn more about this award, sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. C. Martin Wood III, Joint Masters of the Live Oak Hounds in Monticello, Fla.
