The Equine Symposium is open to all who purchased Equine Symposium Day Passes and is included in Convention Registrations. The United States Pony Club Equine Symposium offers a wide variety of workshop speakers and topics. Day Passes are available for Friday (1 pm - 5 pm), Saturday (10 am - 5:30 pm) and Sunday (8 am - 12 pm), if not already registered for the Convention.
What better way to learn anatomy of your favorite animal than by seeing actual body parts? Come and join Dr. Brad Gordon and Cindy Healy in the Anatomy Room for some real hands on experience. Whether you choose to actually handle the specimens or are content just to watch, this workshop is a terrific way to help prepare for certifications. The Anatomy Room will be open all day Friday, all day Saturday, and Sunday morning.
Held at 7:30 am on Saturday with a continental breakfast available at 7 am, the USPC Meeting of the Corporation is when the business of the organization will be conducted, including the election of the new Board of Governors, updates on the status of the organization, and the presentation of awards, such as the Flash Teamwork Award and the Brookfield Land Conservation. The Meeting of the Corporation is included in the Convention Registration.
Training for club, center, and region leaders will be held on Thursday and Friday of the Equine Symposium and Convention from 9AM-5PM.
Club, Center and region leaders are invited to enjoy an "evening in" together for food, fun and laughter. Forget the hustle and bustle of a night on the town, we are bringing the entertainment to you. This special evening includes a variety of food and unique fun to help you unwind from your busy day.
Delegates who have been nominated by their regions will be meeting with the Academy of Achievement inductees for several days of leadership development. Learn more!
The Convention allow the delegates the opportunity to meet in person to discuss Pony Club, their goals for the NYB for the upcoming year, and help the community with their annual service project. The NYB delegates represent the youth members of Pony Club and want to hear from other youth members. Come and chat in person with NYB members at the USPC Youth Summit during the Equine Symposium. Learn more!
For children under 12; a safe place for them to play and learn while their parent(s) and siblings attend other Convention functions. Special guests and activities make this a great option!
NOTE: Children must be signed in and out of the program by an adult. Meals are not included, please plan on picking up your child for lunch.
Join the Pony Club community on Saturday night and socialize, relax, and enjoy the last evening of the Equine Symposium and Convention. Events of the evening include: recognizing recipients of the Founders Award, listening to keynote speaker, watching the passing of the whip, enjoying dinner, and dancing the night away. Meal options and prices will be available in the fall when registration opens.