Maplewood Pony Club has been an active member of the United States Pony Clubs (USPC) for over 25 years. Our members participate in various disciplines of English riding, with an emphasis on Horse Management and health.  Our members range from 5 to 25 years old. We also have an active Horsemasters Program for adult riders.

USPC Pledge:
“As a member of the United States Pony Clubs, I stand for the best in sportsmanship as well as in horsemanship. I shall compete for the enjoyment of the game well played and take winning or losing in stride, remembering that without good manners and good temper, sport loses its cause for being. I shall endeavor to maintain the best tradition of the ancient and noble skill of horsemanship, always treating my horse with consideration due a partner.”

USPC Mission:
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc., develops character, leadership, confidence and a sense of community in youth through a program that teaches the care of horses and ponies, riding and mounted sports.

USPC Core Values:

HORSE
Horsemanship with respect to healthcare, nutrition, stable management, handling and riding a mount safely, correctly and with confidence

Organized teamwork including cooperation, communication, responsibility, leadership, mentoring, teaching and fostering a supportive yet competitive environment

Respect for the horse and self through horsemanship; for land through land conservation; and for others through service and teamwork

Service by providing an opportunity for members, parents, and others to support the Pony Club program locally, regionally and nationally through volunteerism

Education at an individual pace to achieve personal goals and expand knowledge through teaching others

USPC Vision:
The USPC Program is available to and accessible by an intergenerational community of equine enthusiasts with a focus on youth through multiple means of delivery:

  • An instructional program supported by mounted and unmounted lessons at all levels
  • Multiple forms of membership
  • Fully enabled by technology
  • Marketed to multiple audiences
  • Recognized and recognizable nationwide as the leader in Horse Management education
  • Trained and Capable volunteers