Fresno Pony Club: Welcome
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Welcome to the Fresno Pony Club website!
Fresno Pony Club was established in 1957 and is an active member of the United States Pony Clubs Middle California Region. The youth members of the club participate in mounted and unmounted club meetings, regional rallies, riding clinics, and national events. Our existence is made possible by our sponsors, members, instructors, and parent support.
Pony Club is one of the leading junior equestrian organizations in the world, represented throughout 30 countries! The United States has over 600 individual Clubs spread throughout 48 states and the Virgin Islands, with more than 12,000 members.
Pony Club provides opportunities for instruction and competition in English riding, horse sports and horse management for children and young adults up to 25 years of age. The term "pony" reflects the age of the members, rather than the size of the mount. Horses and ponies of many different breeds, shapes, and sizes are seen in Pony Club activities.
It is not necessary for a child to own a horse or pony, but they must have access to one when required. Programs are offered in dressage, eventing, show jumping, mounted games, tetrathlon, quiz, vaulting, foxhunting, and polocrosse.
During "unmounted" meetings members learn about feeding, shoeing, veterinary care, and other areas of horse management. Under adult supervision, the more experienced Pony
Club members instruct and assist younger members.
Click here to read more interesting facts about "What is Pony Club?"
For more information on how to join the Fresno Pony Club you can contact - Kym West at (559) 925-6255 or email kymwest@yahoo.com or Michelle Austin at (559) 301-9903 or email fresnoponyclub@yahoo.com
For All Meetings:
It is essential that all members expecting to ride call/email/text the DC at least one week before the riding date! Don't forget to call the hotline even if you are not bringing a mount.
"As a member of the United States Pony club, 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."
Saturday, July 30
Big thumbs to Marta and our MidCal Senior D Quiz team placing 6th out of 24 teams at Nationals. I believe they were the highest placing west coast team in their division at Nationals. Close behind them was the other D team from MidCal in 7th. Again great job Marta!!
Sunday, June 12
Congratulations to Marta our newest C1, to Olivia our newest D1 and to Natalie who completed her HM portion of the D3.
Tuesday, May 10
Congratulations to our newest C1 member. Chris and Tess have successfully passed their C1 exams.
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Congratulations to our Senior D team placing 4th at the Quiz Rally. And to Natalie on a team with Sugar Pine placing 11th.