United States Pony Clubs Festival

The week-long USPC Festival is held every other year at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. More than 3,000 Pony Club members, volunteers, and families participate, and the public comes to enjoy the festivities as spectators. Anyone is welcome. USPC Festival is divided up into two parts: Championships and Education. The National Championships are held the first part of the week, followed by mounted and unmounted clinics and workshops taught by Olympians, Pony Club experts, and equine industry professionals. Throughout the week, participants, family, and visitors can shop at the USPC Festival trade fair, participate in and watch the mock foxhunt, and enjoy all aspects of Pony Club activities.

Schedule of Events

USPC Championships

Every other year, Pony Club is proud to offer Championship competitions in eight competitive disciplines, as well as open competitions in Gymkhana and Trail. Held at the Kentucky Horse Park, these competitions allow members to compete on regional or scramble teams throughout our 41 regions. Members showcase their Horse Management abilities and riding skills across the different disciplines on a national stage.

Competing as part of a team teaches members sportsmanship, respect for others, communication, and the importance of working together. Festival Championships are a time of excitement as friends are made, goals are met, and awards are earned. With up to 10 disciplines running over several days, there is something at Festival Championships for everyone.

Mounted Competition

Rounds Conclude

Mounted Discipline Awards

Championships Move-Out Begins (following Awards)