By Rachel Rozenboom  Why Pony Club? I’ve come to realize that it isn’t just the sheer amount of knowledge and skills that one learns, it is the community that is created when you surround yourselves with like-minded, supportive individuals. Don’t get me wrong, there will always be the small scuffles and tidbits of drama that surround anything anyone ever does, but I’ve recently learned that it is so much more than the small negatives that surround any sport. Rather, the sheer number of members who all want to see one another succeed is what makes this organization so strong and impactful. I’m here to tell you about my most recent…

By John P. Filer Growing up deeply involved in Pony Club I’ve always had the goal of achieving my A. Every young kid hungry for opportunity knows the feeling of pushing for some far out goal. The trouble is that most don’t push past the point of failure. Nobody wants to fail, but sometimes failing is the best way to succeed.  In 2017 I moved up to intermediate with my horse Glitteratti, he was a more than capable partner and we had a successful move up. The following winter it only seemed logical that the time had come to grab that intangible gold medal of an A certificate. As most…

A year after COVID halted all Pony Club activities, our members came out stronger than ever for their debut at the Kentucky Horse Park.  It was a fantastic event brought together by wonderful and dedicated people in our Pony Club staff.  Alongside these amazing people, the National Youth Board dedicated their efforts to bring forth  “The Service Project” this year at USPC Championships. 

Good sportsmanship is a very important thing to learn, and helps make our competitions, our communities, and even our everyday lives so much better. A large part of being a Pony Club member is learning to be a good sport no matter the outcom