Welcome to Pirate Coast Pony Club

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, cross-country, show jumping, mounted games, tetrathlon, know-down, 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 Clubbers instruct and assist younger members.

Pony Clubbers are encouraged to work their way through the nine stages of the progressive Standards of Proficiency, which test knowledge and riding ability. Pony Clubbers who attain the B, H-A, and A rating levels meet standards of competence that are recognized throughout the horse world.  These Upper level members are very generous in giving back to the Pony Club community in many ways such as providing club instruction at the highest caliber available today by any standard.

PARENTS' ROLE

There would be no Pony Club without our parents.  Our wonderful, supportive parents and grandparents play an important role in Pony Club. There are many areas in which parents are needed. They may share the many roles within the Club circle, such as Club leaders, chaperones, jump judges and barn judges at events, all the while developing critical learning experiences through their time spent with these young people.  Attend any Pony Club function where a group of parents are gathered and invariably you will hear them speaking of the many positive influences that Pony Club has provided their children.  You will quickly understand the passion that these parents bring to this completely volunteer organization.  They embody "love is an action verb" in all they do to make Pony Club a reality.

SAFETY

USPC is committed to safety. It is a membership requirement that Pony Clubbers 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, leave a message at the contact number provided  or fill out the inquiry form.