The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC) is pleased to announce the dates and locations for the 2022 USPC Championships East and West. The USPC Championships West will be heading to Twin Rivers Ranch in Paso Robles, CA, July 1-8, 2022. The USPC Championships East will be returning to the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) in Mill Spring, NC, July 27-31, 2022.
“Pony Club is thrilled to be hosting our championships competition at two top-notch facilities,” said USPC Executive Director Teresa Woods. “We look forward to these two great competitive events in the coming year and the memorable experience that participation offers for our members.”
USPC offers Championship competition in Dressage, Western Dressage, Eventing, Mounted Games, Polocrosse, Quiz, Show Jumping and Tetrathlon. Pony Club members compete as a team and are scored not only on their riding performance, but also on their Horse Management skills and knowledge.
For 2022, invitational competitions will again be offered for USPC’s newest disciplines, Gymkhana and Western Trail. All equestrians (current Pony Club members and non-members alike) are welcome to attend and compete in this special opportunity.
“We are excited to offer these new opportunities that are more inclusive of Western riders,” said USPC Activities & Events Director Erin Woodall. “The enthusiasm is building and having these invitational events at Championships is a great way to show what these new disciplines are all about.”
USPC Championships bring together hundreds of members, volunteers, and families for a fun-filled event. Visit www.ponyclub.org/Events/Championships for more information about USPC Championships. For information about sponsorships, advertising and other opportunities, contact advertising@ponyclub.org.
About The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. — The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization that builds the foundation of teamwork and sportsmanship through riding, mounted sports, care of horses and ponies, while developing and enhancing leadership, confidence, responsibility, and a sense of community in its youth and adult members. USPC is proud to offer instruction and competitive opportunities in more than 10 different disciplines through hundreds of clubs and centers across the United States. USPC’s educational standards continue to be instrumental in curriculum development for schools, universities, equestrian professionals, and organizations across the United States. Many of the nation’s top equestrians, including Olympic team members, as well as successful business professionals and leaders in a variety of fields, have roots in Pony Club.
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