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About USPC
Friendship, Education, Horses,
& a Lifetime of Memories
 WHAT IS PONY CLUB?
Pony Club is one of the leading junior equestrian organizations in the world, represented throughout 30 countries! The United States has over 600 individual Clubs spread throughout 48 states and the Virgin Islands, with more than 12,000 members.
INSTRUCTION & COMPETITION
Pony Club provides opportunities for instruction and competition in English riding, horse sports and horse management for children and young adults up to 21 years of age. The term "pony" reflects the age of the members, rather than the size of the mount. Horses and ponies of many different breeds, shapes, and sizes are seen in Pony Club activities.
It is not necessary for a child to own a horse or pony, but they must have access to one when required. Programs are offered in dressage, eventing, show jumping, mounted games, tetrathlon, quiz, vaulting, foxhunting, and polocrosse.
During "unmounted" meetings members learn about feeding, shoeing, veterinary care, and other areas of horse management. Under adult supervision, the more experienced Pony Club members instruct and assist younger members.
Pony Club members are encouraged to work their way through the nine stages of the progressive Standards of Proficiency, which test knowledge and riding ability. Pony Club members who attain the B, H-A, and A rating levels meet standards of competence that are recognized throughout the horse world.
PARENTS' ROLE
Parents play an important role in Pony Club. There are many areas in which parents are needed. They may share one of many roles within the Club circle, such as Club leader, chaperone, jump judge, or assist in activity events and fund-raisers.
SAFETY
USPC is committed to safety. It is a membership requirement that Pony Club members wear a riding helmet meeting the ASTM/SEI standard when attending mounted meetings. Parents should be prepared to purchase this item and the minimum basic riding equipment, such as jodhpurs, boots, etc.
FIND OUT MORE
Take a closer look at Pony Club. Check out a Club near you or attend a local activity. If you need help finding the closest Club, check the club map or fill out the inquiry form.
United States Pony Clubs, Inc.
4041 Iron Works Parkway
Lexington, KY 40511
Phone: 859-254-7669
Fax: 859-233-4652
memberservices@ponyclub.org
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