Pony Club Activities

Dressage: The object of Dressage is the harmonious development of the physique and ability of the horse. As a result it makes the horse calm, supple, loose, and flexible but also confident, attentive and keen thus achieving perfect understanding with his rider.

Everything But The Horse (EBTH): EBTH introduces new Pony Clubbers to the requirements of USPC rally. In this unmounted contest, members are tested on Horse Management and presentation. EBTH is designed to better prepare young memebers for future Pony Club competitions.

Eventing: Eventing embodies the core activity of Pony Club--that of three riding disciplines (Dressage, Cross Country, Show Jumping) and horse management, providing members with a broad equestrian base needed to enjoy any horse activity throughout their lives in a safe and complete manner.

Games: The United States Pony Clubs' Games Program is intended to provide reinforcement of the riding skills in a more relaxed environment than the formal lesson in equitation. Through the use of relay races requiring a multitude of skills (from bending, to dunking, to vaulting), games teach a pony to become more obedient and responsive, as well as teaching cooperation through the medium of team play and team discipline.

Show Jumping: A Show Jumping competition is one in which teams of horses and riders are tested under various conditions over courses of obstacles. Each riding test is intended to demonstrate the horse's freedom, energy, training and obedience, as well as the rider's horsemanship.

Tetrathalon: Tetrathalon is a sport requiring skill and physical endurance. It includes four events: riding a mount over a course of obstacles, shooting an air pistol, running cross country, and swimming.

Quiz: Quiz is a non-riding team competition where Pony Club members show their knowledge and skills in 1) the Standards of Proficiency and topics related to the standards of proficiency through their rating level, 2) Rally competition rules, 3) Horse sports including Foxhunting, Polocross, and 4) Safety.