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HOW SAFE IS PONY CLUB?

Since the time of its founding, the Pony Club has led the equestrian community in promoting safe practices in all aspects of horsemanship. Recognizing that riding is an inherently dangerous activity, the USPC Board of Governors endorses the goal to teach safe practices in all Pony Club activities. Pony Club’s commitment to teach safe practices begins at the D-1 and D-2 level when members learn how to safely approach the pony, safely lead, safely tie and safely pick out the feet. These steps are the foundation for learning the safe handling of a very large animal capable of causing serious bodily injury or death to itself or rider/handler. 

Pony Club was the driving force behind the standardization in safety testing of riding helmets. Until recently, the Pony Club was the only equestrian organization that collected data on accidents and incidents that result from horseback riding or working with horses on the ground. 

To further Pony Club’s commitment to safety, the Safety Committee was formed for the purpose of promoting best practices in riding and working with horses and educating those involved with all Pony Club activities in the methods of incident and accident avoidance. 

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