Pony Club Podcast

Official Podcast of the United States Pony Clubs, Inc. Hosted by the USPC Marketing Department, current hosts include Sarah Evers Conrad and Megan Scharfenberg. The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. is an educational organization which builds the foundations of teamwork and sportsmanship through riding, mounted sports, and care of horses and ponies, while developing and enhancing leadership, confidence, responsibility, and a sense of community in its youth and adult members. Thank you to our Pony Club corporate sponsors: Kerrits, who is the official apparel sponsor; Shapley’s, the official grooming products sponsor; The Horse; Triple Crown, the official feed sponsor; Wintec, the official saddle sponsor; and Zoetis, the official Equine Health and Wellness Partner.

Sierra Pacific Region's Heather Bell Previews 2024 USPC Convention

Pony Club Podcast cohosts Sarah Evers Conrad and Megan Scharfenberg talk to Heather Bell, a longtime A-certified member in Eventing and volunteer, who is also helping on the Sierra Pacific Region's Local Organizing Committee to host the 2024 USPC Convention, Presented by Via Nova Training and Sponsored by Lincoln Memorial University. She shares a sneak peek all about the convention and she also tells us about her really interesting career...so tune in to learn more. This month's episode is su...

12-14
34:43

District Commissioner Holly Wiemers and Center Administrator Jo Anne Miller

Pony Club Podcast cohosts Sarah Evers Conrad and Megan Scharfenberg interview the District Commissioner of Bluegrass Pony Club, Holly Wiemers, and Center Administrator for Brook Hill Farm Pony Club Riding Center Jo Anne Miller. This month's episode is supported by Kentucky Equine Research. Guest, Holly Wiemers: Holly Wiemers is the District Commissioner, or DC, of Bluegrass Pony Club, one of several clubs in the Central Bluegrass area of Kentucky. She’s held the DC role for almost seven year...

09-13
46:42

Dedicated Volunteer Nikki Gorrell, USPC Activities & Events Director Erin Roland and USPC Activities & Events Coordinator Gillian Stover

Pony Club Podcast cohosts Sarah Evers Conrad and Megan Scharfenberg interview Nikki Gorrell, Pony Club dedicated volunteer and mounted games secretary at USPC Championships, and USPC’s Activities Department staff with Activities and Events Director Erin Roland and Gillian Stover, USPC’s Activities and Events Coordinator. This month's episode is supported by Kentucky Equine Research. Guest, Nikki Gorrell: Nikki Gorrell is a C-1 Eventing Pony Club graduate from Elkridge-Harford Hunt Pony Club ...

08-22
49:01

Pony Club Tetrathlon Fan Annie Rogers and Youth Member Tori Lubov and Mom Magda

Pony Club Podcast cohosts Sarah Evers Conrad and Megan Scharfenberg interview Annie Rogers, a Pony Club graduate with a special love of Tetrathlon, and Tori and Magda Lubov, a mother/daughter Instagramming Duo. This month's episode is brought to you by Stoneleigh-Burnham School and supported by Kentucky Equine Research. Guest, Annie Rogers: Annie Rogers has earned her H-A in Horse Management and her B in Eventing. She is a graduate of Radnor Hunt Pony Club in the Eastern Pennsylvania Region....

07-14
41:50

5* Event Rider Liz Halliday-Sharp and NYB Chair Lydia Eilinger

Pony Club Podcast cohosts Sarah Evers Conrad and Megan Scharfenberg interview Liz Halliday-Sharp, a 5* Event rider who got her start in Pony Club, and Lydia Eilinger, chair of the NYB. This month's episode is brought to you by Stoneleigh-Burnham School and supported by Kentucky Equine Research. Guest, Liz Halliday-Sharp: Liz Halliday-Sharp is a C-3 alum from Fallbrook Pony Club in Southern California and an inductee into the 2008 USPC Academy of Achievement. She has been a strong member of h...

06-09
29:43

Adult Pony Club Member Joan Leuck-Waak

Pony Club Podcast cohosts Sarah Evers Conrad and Megan Scharfenberg interview Joan Leuck-Waak, a senior Pony Club member who joined Pony Club for the first time in her later years and now also serves as a Horse Management Organizer. This month's episode is brought to you by Stoneleigh-Burnham School and supported by Kentucky Equine Research. Guest, Joan Leuck-Waak: Co-owner of Angels Flight Farm, LLC, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin along with her husband Richard, Joan Leuck-Waak first joined Pony C...

05-03
25:26

International Jumper Genevieve Munson and Pony Paddock Leader Lisa Reader

Pony Club Podcast cohosts Sarah Evers Conrad and Megan Scharfenberg interview Genevieve Munson, a Pony Club member who recently received her A certification and who is having the adventure of a lifetime showing horses abroad in Europe, and Lisa Reader, who has been the National Coordinator of Pony Paddock at the USPC Convention for many years and who has volunteered in every way imaginable. This month's episode is brought to you by Kentucky Equine Research. Guest, Genevieve Munson: Gen...

03-29
46:57

Para Dressage Rider Genevieve Rohner and Mom Lexi Rohner

Pony Club Podcast cohosts Sarah Evers Conrad and Megan Scharfenberg interview Pony Club member Genevieve Rohner, who is the youngest rated para dressage rider in the United States, and her mom, Lexi, who is also a busy parent triplets (which includes Genevieve) and a USPC Club Secretary. This month's episode is brought to you by Kentucky Equine Research. Guest, Genevieve Rohner: Genevieve Rohner, who is a member of the Pioneer Pony Club in the Intermountain Region, has been the younges...

03-10
29:06

Mongol Derby-Riding Pony Club Member Aliina Keers and 12-Year-Old Keira O'Connor-Reichert About Pony Club

Pony Club Podcast cohosts Sarah Evers Conrad and Megan Scharfenberg interview Pony Club life member Aliina Keers, who rode in last year's Mongol Derby, and talk with 12-year-old Keira O'Connor-Reichert and her mom, Debbie, about her eventing adventures with her ponies and about going viral on social media. This month's episode is brought to you by Kentucky Equine Research. Guest, Aliina Keers: Aliina Keers is a graduate C-3 Eventing, H-B in Horse Management, and a Life Member and alumn...

02-02
45:01

Grooming Expert Cat Hill and Julia Magsam, one of the stars of the USPC Documentary

Pony Club Podcast cohosts Sarah Evers Conrad and Megan Scharfenberg interview grooming expert Cat Hill, the cofounder and former DC of Finger Lakes Pony Club. After that interview, be inspired by Julia Magsam's journey as a youth through Pony Club. This month's episode is brought to you by Delaware Valley University. Guest, Cat Hill: The former District Commissioner of Finger Lakes Pony Club and the owner of World Class Grooming with Emma Ford, a former member of The Pony Club in the ...

11-10
48:31

Alyssa Sands, Pony Club Alum, Horse Management Judge, and National Office Staff

Listen to the new Pony Club Podcast cohosts, Sarah Evers Conrad (USPC Marketing and Communications Director) and Megan Scharfenberg (USPC Marketing and Instruction Coordinator) interview Alyssa Sands, who describes herself as a "horse nerd," with an emphasis on the "nerd." From not-so-great hunter princess, to USPC member, and now USPC Systems Administrator, Alyssa grew up with horses and has taken her love of technology and equines to places she never dreamed. She earned her C-2 HM and a C-2...

10-06
46:49

Three Generations: Dawn, Ann, & Sandra

The United States Pony Club Marketing Department sits down with three generations of Pony Club Members: Dawn Bellinger (USPC Board Member), Ann Bellinger (Dawn's daughter and previous Pony Club Member), and Sandra Renzy (Dawn's mother). Hear the stories and insights that all three generations have to share! USPC thanks Corporate Sponsors: The Horse, Kerrits, Shapley's, Triple Crown, and Wintec. Learn more about the United States Pony Clubs at www.ponyclub.org Email podcast hosts at...

04-10
47:21

Abigail Gardner

The United States Pony Club Marketing Department sits down with Abigail Gardner. Abigail is a Pony Club member who participated in this year's USPC Research Project Fair presented by Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation with support from Kentucky Equine Research. Abigail won first place for her project "ASIP and MCIR Research Project" in her division, as well as the overall high score. You can read more about the USPC Research Project Fair that occurred at the 2022 USPC Convention i...

04-10
18:51

Ride iQ

The United States Pony Club Marketing Department sits down with Jessa and Kinsey Lux of Ride iQ. Jessa and Kinsey are both former Pony Club members. They give a little bit of background on themselves, as well as the new partnership between Ride iQ and USPC. You can learn more about Ride iQ at ride-iq.com. USPC thanks Corporate Sponsors: The Horse, Kerrits, Shapley's, Triple Crown, and Wintec. Learn more about the United States Pony Clubs at www.ponyclub.org Email podcast hosts at com...

04-10
40:50

Rae Birr & Marlie Nauta

United States Pony Club Marketing Department sits down with Rae Birr and Marlie Nauta. Rae and Marlie are a mother/daughter duo that are both actively involved in Pony Club. USPC thanks Corporate Sponsors: The Horse, Kerrits, Shapley's, Triple Crown, and Wintec. Learn more about the United States Pony Clubs at www.ponyclub.org Email podcast hosts at communications@ponyclub.org Inquire about advertising at fundraising@ponyclub.org Read the blog at blog.ponyclub.org. Sign up ...

03-20
23:37

Carol Kozlowski

United States Pony Club Marketing Department sits down with Carol Kozlowski. USPC thanks Corporate Sponsors: The Horse, Kerrits, Shapley's, Triple Crown, and Wintec. Learn more about the United States Pony Clubs at www.ponyclub.org Email podcast hosts at communications@ponyclub.org Inquire about advertising at fundraising@ponyclub.org Read the blog at blog.ponyclub.org. Sign up for our e-newsletter. Thank you to our Pony Club corporate sponsors: Kerrits, who is the official appare...

02-16
45:17

Jessica Flores

United States Pony Club Marketing Department sits down with Pony Club Member Jessica Flores. Jessica is involved in many Pony Club activities and leadership roles, including the National Youth Board. USPC thanks Corporate Sponsors: The Horse, Kerrits, Shapley's, Triple Crown, and Wintec. Learn more about the United States Pony Clubs at www.ponyclub.org Email podcast hosts at communications@ponyclub.org Inquire about advertising at fundraising@ponyclub.org Read the blog at blog.pony...

01-03
18:38

Alexa Ehlers

United States Pony Club Marketing Department sits down with Pony Club Member Alexa Ehlers. Alexa is one of the few triple A certified members of Pony Club, which means she has three A level certifications across different disciplines. USPC thanks Corporate Sponsors: The Horse, Kerrits, Shapley's, Triple Crown, and Wintec. Learn more about the United States Pony Clubs at www.ponyclub.org Email podcast hosts at communications@ponyclub.org Inquire about advertising at fundraising...

12-08
28:21

Ema Klugman

United States Pony Club Marketing Department sits down with Pony Club Member Ema Klugman while she visits Lexington, Kentucky for the 2021 Kentucky Three Day Event. USPC thanks Corporate Sponsors: The Horse, Kerrits, Shapley's, Triple Crown, and Wintec. Learn more about the United States Pony Clubs at www.ponyclub.org Email podcast hosts at communications@ponyclub.org Inquire about advertising at fundraising@ponyclub.org Read the blog at blog.ponyclub.org. Sign up for our e...

09-07
31:52

Sydney Elliott

United States Pony Club Marketing Department sits down with Pony Club Member Sydney Elliott while she visits Lexington, Kentucky for the 2021 Kentucky Three Day Event. USPC thanks Corporate Sponsors: The Horse, Kerrits, Shapley's, Triple Crown, and Wintec. Learn more about the United States Pony Clubs at www.ponyclub.org Email podcast hosts at communications@ponyclub.org Inquire about advertising at fundraising@ponyclub.org Read the blog at blog.ponyclub.org. Sign up for ou...

06-24
27:22

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