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Scientific Success at the 2026 USPC Research Project Fair

By Liz Moyer, USPC Fundraising & Marketing Coordinator Inquiry, analysis, and a passion for horses came together at the 2026 USPC Research Project Fair, where members of the United States Pony Clubs (USPC or Pony Club) presented research on a variety of equine-related topics. Curiosity about horses is at the heart of the USPC Research Project Fair. Open to members of all ages and certification levels, the program encourages participants to explore equine topics that interest them through experimental research, literature reviews, or collaborative group projects. Competitors present their projects with a visual display and a brief talk to a panel of judges, followed by a question-and-answer session. The 2026 competition, presented by Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation and supported by Horses and Humans Research Foundation, Kentucky Equine Research, and Michigan State University, Mary Anne McPhail Dressage Chair in Equine Sports Medicine, once again set a new record for participa