United States Pony Clubs Championships Are Here!

Newsdate: Wed 22 July 2015 – 06:15 am
Location: LEXINGTON, Kentucky

The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. are headed to the Virginia Horse Center on July 22nd – 26th for the 2015 USPC Championships East, presented by Charles Owen, and the Woodside Horse Park, July 31st – August 9th for the 2015 USPC Championships West.

Pony Club - Partnerships and fun

Pony Club - Partnerships and fun

Pony Club is proud to welcome all of its sponsors as part of this Championships experience and is grateful for their generous support in recognizing the achievements, teamwork, sportsmanship and horsemanship that defines what Pony Club and its members are all about.

"Charles Owen is thrilled to work with The United States Pony Clubs, and to attend Championships for another year. We truly enjoy working with the Pony Club members and their families, helping them with helmet fitting, as well as overall equestrian safety. It's one of our most rewarding events of the year" said Roy Burek of Charles Owen.

Each year, USPC holds National Championships in Dressage, Western Dressage, Eventing, Mounted Games, Polocrosse, Quiz, Show Jumping and Tetrathlon. All members competing at Championships must qualify through participation in Regional Rallies, where teams of members are selected.  Teams are scored not only on their success in the ring or on the field, but also on their Horse Management skills and knowledge.

Pony Club is pleased to welcome Noble Outfitters as the 2015 Award Sponsor for USPC Championships. Noble Outfitters will be partnering with Young Rider magazine for some special on-site promotions during the events to connect with members and promote the USPC Championships experience.

Also supporting Pony Club Championships are:

  • Albion College Equestrian
  • Ariat
  • Charles Owen
  • Christensen’s Saddlery
  • Country Corner
  • Creative Stitches Custom Embroidery
  • Dover Saddlery
  • Fair Hill International
  • Katie Graham
  • Merck Animal Health
  • Noble Outfitters
  • Joan Parker
  • Professional’s Choice
  • Red Brand Fence
  • Redwood Hills Pony Club
  • Shapley’s Grooming Products
  • SmartPak
  • Soteria Equestrian Safety
  • Starwood Veterinary Services
  • The Little Store
  • Triple Crown Nutrition
  • Woodside Pony Club
  • Young Rider Magazine

Pony Club Executive Director Teresa Woods notes that “Championships are the pinnacle of achievement for many members, and one of the most memorable experiences they will have with Pony Club. It is truly a demonstration in working together and pulling for each other rather than doing well yourself and winning as an individual. In fact, many lifelong friendships are formed at Championships with members from all over the country.

“Pony Club is proud to welcome all of our sponsors as part of this Championships experience, and we are exceptionally grateful for their generous support in recognizing the achievements, teamwork, sportsmanship and horsemanship that defines what Pony Club and our members are all about.”

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 9,000 Pony Club members in over 600 clubs and riding centers throughout the country.

Many of the nation’s top equestrians, including several of our Olympic team members, business professionals, government leaders and career military officers, have roots in Pony Club. Youth 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

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