The United States Pony Clubs, Inc.
FundraisingKentucky, United States51-200 Employees
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. is a nonprofit equestrian education organization based in Lexington, Kentucky, with 51-200 employees and a network of about 600 clubs and centers. It is described as the largest equestrian educational organization in the world, focused on horsemanship education and the development of sportsmanship, stewardship, and leadership. The organization offers programs and activities including lessons and certifications, rallies and competitions, Championships and the Pony Club Festival, along with international exchanges, scholarships, and the Visiting Instructors Program, supported by an online community and educational standards. USPC began in 1954 to teach riding and the proper care of horses and has since expanded internationally, broadening its curriculum to include dressage, show jumping, Western disciplines, and a broader educational scope for riders of all ages. In recent years it has strengthened online education and standardized curricula, incorporated land conservation in its Standards of Proficiency, participates in events and partnerships such as the 2025 virtual competition program launch, and maintains information at ponyclub.org.