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Pony Club Riders Excel at the 2026 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, Showcasing Pony Club as a Pathway to the Top of Equestrian Sport
The United States Pony Clubs (USPC or Pony Club) proudly celebrated the extraordinary impact of Pony Club members and alumni—both from the U.S. and around the world—at the 2026 Defender Kentucky Three‑Day Event (K3DE). Pony Club alumni made up a commanding portion of the entries in both the CCI5*-L and CCI4*-S divisions, and they delivered outstanding performances at the highest level of the sport in the CCI5*-L, accounting for eight of the top 10 positions on the final leaderboard. While competitors were showcasing their skills, USPC staff engaged young horse lovers and provided educational activities at the Kentucky Kids Club, which was proudly sponsored by the United States Pony Clubs.…
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Dear Ema: Preparing for Certifications, Rider Burnout, Staying Motivated, and Jumping Exercises
This column from Ema Klugman, brought to you by Ride iQ, features how to prepare for a C-3 certification test; dealing with burnout as an equestrian; staying motivated to ride, especially in the winter; how to support a would-be professional, and trying new jumping exercises, including with poles.
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Pony Club Alumni Reach Top of the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event Standings; Pony Club Present Throughout the Weekend
An education from the Pony Club program can take you places…like the top levels of equestrian sport, which includes the leaderboards for the 4* and 5* events during the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by MARS Equestrian (K3DE). It was a thrilling weekend as Pony Club fans and members tracked their favorite riders and role models. In addition, members stayed busy in a variety of other events provided by the United States Pony Clubs.
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Dear Ema: Tough Shows, College or Not, Working Students, and Tips for USPC Championships
This column from Ema Klugman, brought to you by Ride iQ, will now be featured on the Pony Club Blog, with this month's topics discussing what to do when training falls apart at a show, whether to go to college or go pro, tips for working students, and how to prep for USPC Championships.
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Dear Ema: Improving Riding, Plateaus, and Breaking Up with a Coach
This new column, brought to you by Ride iQ's Ema Klugman, will now be featured on the Pony Club Blog, with this month's topics featuring how to improve your riding skills with a hectic schedule, working through plateaus in your skills, and breaking up with a coach.
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Ema Klugman
United States Pony Club Marketing Department sits down with Pony Club Member Ema Klugman while she visits Lexington, Ky. for the 2021 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event.
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