Our Mission Statement: Since the founding of the United States Pony Club it has been a leader in incorporating safety in all aspects of horsemanship. The mission of the USPC Safety Committee is to continue this dedication to safety and responsibility into perpetuity by the following:
- Combining the best practices of safe, responsible horsemanship from all authorities with the equestrian sports and adding the model of Behavioral Safety Science methodologies.
- Intervening where it is appropriate in the event of unsafe acts or conditions, and teaching the reasoning behind the intervention to develop an understanding of why.
- Instill safety as a responsible behavior while striving to minimize the number of accidents incurred.
All this while recognizing that equine sports are inherently dangerous and it is the joy of partnering with the horse and the 'field' that makes 'Pony Club Members' horsemen and accidents will occur.