Southwest Region Pony Club

05/03/2026

Wishing all of our competitors the very best of luck at Quiz Rally this weekend! We can’t wait to see all the creativity, teamwork, horsemanship knowledge, and zoo-themed spirit on display as members put their Pony Club skills to the test. 🦒🦁🐒🐴

Last night, Desert Hooves hosted an ice cream social to welcome Los Alamos Pony Club from New Mexico and Four Corners Pony Club from Colorado, whose members traveled in to compete and qualify for Championships. We are so glad to have you here and hope you feel right at home! 🍦

A very special thank you as well to Nancy MacIsaac for traveling all the way from New Mexico to serve as our Technical Delegate. We are always grateful for her wisdom, dedication, and continued support of our region and Pony Club program.

Good luck to all of our teams this weekend! Study hard, cheer loud, have fun, and show us your wildest zoo spirit as you tackle everything from horse management to anatomy, feeds, equipment, and more. Here’s to a roaring good Rally weekend! 🐾📚

(Photos from prior years Quiz Rally's)

05/01/2026

📣 Attention Campers! 🏕️
It’s time to get ready for one of our favorite camp traditions — this year’s CAMP T-SHIRT! 🎉
Please take a quick minute to fill out the form below and help us choose your favorite design option for this year. Your vote helps us decide what everyone will be wearing all week long!

👉 Form link: https://forms.gle/1vYdvgTXt8RJcYwKA

Don’t wait — voting will close soon and we want every camper’s voice to be heard!
We can’t wait to see which design wins and to kick off another amazing week at camp together. 🌲🔥🐴

05/01/2026

With rally season in full swing, we have too many events to list out for the month of May! Lots of rallies mean lots of opportunities to earn points in May for the USPC Member Achievement Program, sponsored by LeMieux! Don't see your event included? Remember, local and regional USPC events can be submitted to the National Calendar at ponyclub.org/calendar!

04/27/2026

The sweetest soundtrack of spring… 💛

There’s nothing quite like the soft, rhythmic nicker of a first-time mama learning her new role—Poppy gently “purring” to her c**t, a sound somewhere between an engine turning over and pure contentment. It’s the kind of moment that makes you stop, listen, and smile.

Foaling season is officially here, and scenes like this are happening at barns all over our region. We’re especially excited to celebrate this beautiful new duo at Sovereign Farm, home to our Desert Hooves Pony Club chapters and a place that gives so much to our local horse community.

Welcome to the world, little one—and well done, Poppy. 🐴✨

04/23/2026

✨ A true “only in The United States Pony Clubs” kind of story ✨

Within just 8 hours, a new pony found her way to Roswell Tumbleweed Pony Club through a series of incredible connections, perfect timing, and what can only be described as the magic of this community.

This sweet pony "Sassy" was located in East Texas and recently outgrown by her rider. She was listed for sale by a trainer who just so happens to have deep Pony Club roots in Texas—and a long-standing connection to Kate Wilson with Flying W Equestrian out of Carlsbad New Mexico who trains riders with Roswell PC.

By pure chance, Kate remembered a post about the pony from the week prior… and even more perfectly, she was already headed to Spring Branch this weekend to visit family. Trailer hitched, plans shifted, and now she’ll be delivering this pony to her new Pony Club home on Monday. 🚚🐴

Because of those shared Pony Club connections—she was offered at a truly incredible price.

This wasn’t even on anyone’s radar yesterday… and within 30 minutes this morning, the deal was done.

💛 It’s a beautiful reminder that Pony Club is more than lessons and rallies—it’s a deeply woven network of horsemen and horsewomen who show up for each other, and for the horses.
And at the center of it all is a shared belief: there is no better landing place for a horse than a Pony Club home, where they are valued, developed, and truly part of the partnership.

Congratulations Roswell Tumbleweed Pony Club on this exciting new addition! 🎉🐴

04/22/2026

Learning by doing—and having a lot of fun along the way 🐎

From first-time participants to more experienced riders, activities like Mounted Games create opportunities for everyone to build confidence, teamwork, and partnership with their horse.

This is what makes Pony Club such a special place to grow 🤍✨

04/08/2026

🐎 Camp Registration Reminder – New Options This Year! 🐎

In addition to FULL WEEK registration, We’re excited to offer expanded camp options this year to better fit the needs of all our riders and families! 💛

✨ Option 1:
📅 June 7–10
Perfect for members looking to take advantage of out-of-state clinicians and certification testing opportunities.

✨ Option 2:
📅 June 10–14
A great fit for younger riders or those not quite ready for a full week away — with programming designed just for them!

🏕️ Additional Options:
✔ RV hookups available on-site
✔ Nearby accommodations for families

👉 Enjoy the benefits of lessons, learning, and Pony Club bonding — without staying in bunk housing
No matter which option you choose, camp is an incredible opportunity for growth, horsemanship, and unforgettable memories.

⏳ Don’t forget — registration is open now!
🐎✨

04/06/2026

USPC is headed for a busy spring and summer attending events! We hope you will visit us and enjoy special Pony Club-related activities at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, Equine Affaire Ohio, and at the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) National Finals.
Find out more about where you can find USPC at: bit.ly/pony-club-spring-summer-2026-events

04/05/2026

Don’t forget to feed the barn "bunnies" their carrots 🥕🐰
(We hear the mini ones are especially convincing this time of year… 👀)

Happy Easter from our tiniest herd members 💕🌸

04/03/2026

Great opportunity!

FREE Youth Working Equitation Clinic with Clinicians: Summer Star and Judy Mackenzie - Spring 2026.

Great opportunity to learn this exciting discipline with Summer Star, International Youth Working Equitation Competitor, Portugal 2024, and Judy Mackenzie, USAWE Professional Instructor.

Here is your chance to try Working Equitation, the fastest growing equestrian discipline in the USA. Working Equitation comprises 4 Phases: Dressage, Ease of Handling (Obstacles), Speed and Cattle. Level 1 is for walk/trot (jog) only, Levels 2 and above are for walk/trot (jog)/canter (lope). Riders can ride English or Western. Riders up to 17 years old. Come and join the fun!

Location and date:

18th Apr 2026 – 3-H Ranch, 7120 E Coyote Trail, Cornville, AZ

Clinic will run 9.30am-3.30am.

Overnight stalls/dry camping available if required.

Places limited, so sign up NOW!

Questions: Contact Judy Mackenzie on 303 358 6118 or [email protected]

Sign up at:
https://www.jotform.com/build/260236881130148