October 30, 2025 (Lexington, KY) — Since its founding in 1954, the United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) has steadfastly championed the care and well-being of horses, placing horsemanship—defined as the knowledgeable and compassionate care of the horse—at the center of the organization’s mission and educational objectives. The love of the horse, and what is taught through Pony Club, fosters a deep sense of responsibility toward the comprehensive well-being of horses and ponies. Now, USPC is highlighting its commitment to equine well-being with the launch of its new #HappyHealthyHorse Well-Being Initiative that challenges all within the horse industry to really focus on their horse through the lens of the five domains of horse well-being described below. The importance of focusing on equine well-being is showcased throughout the Pony Club programming and curricula, especially with education to learn about horse care and management through the Horse Management track requi
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