Special Events
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Caring for Elite Equine Athletes Competing on the World Stage
As we’ve all been tuning in to the biggest equestrian events of the season, you may be wondering what is takes to train an elite equine athlete for the world stage. Liberty Getman, DVM, DACVS, outlines the many factors that go into preparing a horse for the highest levels of competition—including an interview with 2020 Tokyo Olympian Doug Payne.
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USPC Festival Travel Planning Tips
There’s a lot to plan for your trip to USPC Festival. Here’s a quick guide to amenities for you and your horse.
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USPC Festival Bluegrass Tour Guide
Excited for your trip to the USPC Festival? Here are some fun things to do and see while you’re in Lexington.
- Annual Meetings, Leaders and Volunteers, Pony Club Activities, Pony Club Blog, Special Events, USPC Convention
Member Experiences from the 2024 USPC National Youth Congress
USPC members share their experiences from the 2024 USPC National Youth Congress, which was held during the 2024 USPC Convention, Presented by Via Nova Training, and Sponsored by Lincoln Memorial University.
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Sierra Pacific Region’s Heather Bell Previews 2024 USPC Convention
Pony Club Podcast cohosts Sarah Evers Conrad and Megan Scharfenberg talk to Heather Bell, a longtime A-certified member in Eventing and volunteer, who is also helping on the Sierra Pacific Region's Local Organizing Committee to host the 2024 USPC Convention, Presented by Via Nova Training and Sponsored by Lincoln Memorial University. She shares a sneak peek all about the convention and she also tells us about her really interesting career...so tune in to learn more. This month's episode is supported by Kentucky Equine Research.
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Save the Dates for the 2024 USPC Festival
The USPC Festival is an incredibly special event for the United States Pony Clubs (USPC or Pony Club). Held every three years at the iconic Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky., it’s a celebration of the best that Pony Club has to offer with a weeklong schedule of Championships competition, education, and plenty of fun with Pony Club friends and family, and spectators, as well.
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What It’s Like to be a Media Intern at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event
At age 15, Mia was chosen to be the Ann Haller Media Intern at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event. Mia describes her experience with the internship.
- Eventing, I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News, In The Spotlight, International Exchanges, Pony Club Activities, Pony Club Blog, Pony Club Love, Special Events
Ponying Around the Inter-Pacific: The Experience of the 2023 Gold-Medal-Winning U.S. Inter-Pacific Exchange Team
In January of 2023, the U.S. Inter-Pacific Exchange team ventured to New Zealand for the Inter-Pacific Exchange. Read all about the experience and how they captured gold in the Nations Cup.
- Annual Meetings, Pony Club Activities, Pony Club Blog, Pony Club Love, Special Events, USPC Convention
St. Louis Celebration: 2023 USPC Convention Recap
St. Louis, Mo., was the setting for the 2023 USPC Convention, Sponsored by Stephens College and Supported by Via Nova Training. Read all about the fun activities and events that occurred during the 2023 USPC Convention.
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Understanding Eligibility for the 2023 USPC Championships
For Pony Club members who dream of competing at the USPC Championships, understanding the eligibility requirements is the first step. Here’s where to find the key information about eligibility and how to enter.
