MOC Pony Club

Develop character, leadership, confidence, and community by learning the care of horses and ponies, riding, and mounted sports.

Middleburg Horse Trials

June 10-11, 2023

Join us for our annual USEF/USEA Horse Trials at Great Meadow Foundation in The Plains, Virginia.

Volunteer

Help make The Middleburg Horse Trials possible through the generous donation of your time.

You want to be the best rider you can be.

For the horse crazy kid, this means having an early opportunity to learn safe handling, riding, and sportsmanship from equestrian experts.

That's exactly why Pony Club was created!

As equestrians ourselves, we know how important foundational knowledge is to the success of any rider. We also craved an environment where we could practice proper horsemanship, be surrounded by supportive friends, and most importantly, have fun!

So we formed the Middleburg Orange County chapter of Pony Club to give young horse lovers of Northern Virginia like you access to the same tried and true approach that worked for us when we were kids!

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United States Pony Club
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Virginia Region Pony Club

What's so awesome about riding with us?

Take it from one of our members!

Being a member of MOC gave me the opportunity to try different sports. I became obsessed with Polocrosse. I use Pony Club to have better riding skills to become a better player and learn how to take care of my horse as I ask more from him.

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Start shaping your future today!

Here's how to start having fun with horses:

1

Join the parent club by completing the member section of the USPC application. Sign pages 1 and 2, then make a copy of both pages.

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Join our local chapter by submitting your application with the USPC application copies and your dues payable by check. Your dues for the Virginia Region Pony Club will be collected at the same time.

3

Check the calendar.

Find out when activities are happening so you can plan your schedule.

4

Start learning.

Build the foundation of proper horsemanship with a structured lesson plan and practice your skills under expert supervision.

5

Test your skills.

Measure your growth over the years by earning certificates from D-level up to A-level and by participating in friendly group competitions called rallies.

6

Get involved.

Volunteer to support activities and attend membership meetings.

MOC Pony Club member walking his white horse.

Who is Pony Club for?

Little sis, big brother, mom, dad... the whole family!

We make it easy for everyone to get involved and feel connected by offering a range of age groups.

Kids up to 13

Be around friends in a safe environment while you learn the basics of unmounted and mounted activities.

Teens 14-17

Be fully immersed while discovering the lasting bond of friendships and the thrill of competing regionally or nationally.

Young Adults 18-23

Prepare for a successful equestrian future through learning responsibility, leadership, and organization.

Adults 24+

Experience everything we offer even if you're not a kid! A fully integrated chance to build horsemanship foundation, friends, and memories.

What's included in your membership?

You benefit from an all-access pass to everything you need to become a well-rounded horse lover!

Responsibility & Independence

The unmounted knowledge portion known as Horse Management teaches core values like health, maintenance, nutrition, and handling.

Increased Safety

Through awareness education and professional supervision, safety knowledge is made a priority for the well-being of you and your horse.

Develop Sportsmanship

Activities are designed to encourage teamwork and maintain fair treatment of everyone involved.

Foster Leadership

Opportunities to lead other participants gives you a chance to step into your knowledge.

Improve Confidence

Practice combined with encouragement creates an environment that allows you to feel self-assured.

Promote Community

Connect with dozens of young families in Northern Virginia that share a common goal.

Pony Club Membership Dues

$ 280 Per member annually
  • USPC Dues ($155)
  • VRPC Dues ($30)
  • MOC Club Dues ($95)
  • Pony Club Manual
  • Medical Armband
  • Horse Management
  • Mounted Lessons
  • Discipline Lessons
  • Camps
  • Certifications
  • Games
  • Quizzes
  • Rallies
  • Seminars
  • Workshops
  • Professional trainers
  • High quality facilities
  • Club meetings

Our members are from all over Northern Virginia!

Have tons of fun while building lifelong skills and friendships!

This immersive equestrian education experience unlocks exclusive opportunities so you can become the best rider you can be.