The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. is proud to present the written test for the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) National Finals in both Hunt Seat and Western.
A boy and his pony
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. is proud to present the written test for the Interscholastic Equestrian Association National Finals in both Hunt Seat and Western on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at the Kentucky Horse Parkâs Alltech Arena.
The Holy Innocentsâ Horsemanship and Horsemanâs Knowledge Tests â presented by The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. will take place during the 2016 National Finals on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at the Kentucky Horse Parkâs Alltech Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.
The Holy Innocentsâ Episcopal School Horsemanship Test and The Horsemanâs Knowledge Test were created to promote and acknowledge horse care among Interscholastic Equestrian Association athletes.
They are intended to compliment the Interscholastic Equestrian Associationâs mission to educate younger equestrians in all areas of equestrian studies and focuses on the belief that horsemanship always comes first. The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. is proud to support the Interscholastic Equestrian Association in their goal to foster and educate well-rounded horse people.
Pony Clubâs Equine Educational Exhibit will be set-up during the event. The educational traveling display is designed to share the passion of horses with adults and youth through interactive fun, and provide participants with an experience leading to future interactions with horses and ponies. It offers hands-on educational stations made from authentic equine components such as actual grooming and tack items.
Additionally, Pony Club will be presenting several topics as part of the IEAâs Speaker Symposium. The educational symposium is open to the public starting Thursday, April 21st through Sunday, April 24th. Pony Club will be presenting âRiding Centers & USPC âmake your job coaching easierâ at 10 am on Thursday, April 21st.
On Friday, April 22nd Pony Club is offering a âStudy Session for the Written Testâ at 9 am and discussing âOpportunities available with Pony Clubâ at 3 pm. Sessions are open to all age groups and anyone interested in learning more or getting involved in Pony Club.
About Pony Club
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (Pony Club) was founded in 1954 as a nonprofit national youth organization to teach riding and horsemanship through a formal educational program. There are approximately 10,000 Pony Club members in over 600 clubs and riding centers throughout the country.
Many of the nationâs top equestrians, including several of our Olympic team members, business professionals, government leaders and career military officers, have roots in Pony Club. Traditional members range in age from as young as 4 through age 25.
Pony Club also offers educational opportunities to a growing number of adults through Horsemasters membership. ponyclub.org