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Highlights from the 2026 USPC Convention: Education, Horse Well-Being, and Leadership in Action

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February 11, 2026 (Lexington, KY) — As a national leader in equestrian education, the United States Pony Clubs (USPC or Pony Club) continued to expand upon the topics horse owners and riders care about most through expert-led presentations at the annual USPC Convention, where learning and leadership development, horse well-being and rider … Read More

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The 2026 USPC Festival Features

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As The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) continues to evolve and enhance the Pony Club experience for members and participants, multiple changes will go into effect in 2026 that will impact both members and the wider equestrian community. The biggest changes will be seen at the … Read More

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Pony Club Announces Partnership Opportunities

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November 11, 2024 (Lexington, KY) — The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) invites the equestrian community to partner with Pony Club. USPC recently celebrated 70 years of equestrian education with its 70th anniversary. The United States Pony Clubs is the largest equine educational organization in North America that teaches safe horsemanship … Read More

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70 Years Strong: The United States Pony Clubs’ Impact on the Horse World

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October 31, 2024 (Lexington, KY) — Over the past seven decades, the United States Pony Clubs (USPC) has served more than 175,000 members and counting. For many, Pony Club is the start of lifelong involvement with horses. But the impact of USPC extends far beyond the barn. In addition to horse … Read More

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New & Noteworthy: The United States Pony Clubs Adds Western Dressage Certification Track

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In response to the popularity and growth of Western Dressage, The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC) 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 … Read More

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Feature Story: Remembering Kleng

Exceptional Therapy Horse Made a Positive Difference for Decades by Julia Bozzo We have all been lucky enough to know certain exceptional individuals who make huge differences in people’s lives. In this case the individual is a horse. Kleng, a Norwegian Fjord, was born on October 11, 1991 in Sooke, … Read More

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Feature: How to Encourage, Help, and Keep Youth Interested in Horses

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Photo Courtesy Kim Roe

8 Strategies to Keep Riding Fun Last summer I began teaching a pair of young riders—a 12-year-old girl and her 14-year-old brother—who wanted to learn more about the discipline of working equitation. The first time they came for a lesson I asked them about their strengths, weaknesses, and what their … Read More

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Five Things You Don’t Know About Pony Club

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USPC Isn’t Just For Children and Ponies by Elizabeth Moyer, USPC National Office Staff What’s in a name? The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) isn’t actually for ponies. When Pony Club was originally founded in Great Britain in 1929, the term “pony” was used generally to … Read More

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