Interested in joining?
If you love horses and helping the community, Wasatch Pony Club may be a great fit. We have the unique privilege of being stewards of the Golden Spike Cross Country Course and our members join a long tradition of volunteers who have worked together over decades to provide this public horse riding resource in our area. Yes, it's work, but we also have a lot of fun together during lessons, shows, clinics, and rallies.
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Wasatch Pony Club is an English-style riding club, focusing on Eventing as our primary discipline. We host three Eventing shows each year including the Spring Chicken Event, Golden Spike Horse Trials, and Fall Pumpkin Event. We are based out of the Ogden area but host our lessons in many locations as south as Bountiful, as far west as West Haven, and as far east as the Ogden Valley. Our members range as far north as Logan
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Pony Club is not just for kids- It’s also adults! Whether you are in college, retired, or even somewhere in between. Just the passion to increase your horsemanship and to keep the tradition of English riding alive is all you need to join!
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As a Wasatch Pony Club member you could get awesome benefits such as education in the form of horse management and mounted lessons, reduced entry fees to shows, clinics, and of course all the other great benefits that come with Pony Club!
MEMBER BENEFITS
RIDING LESSONS
Mounted riding lessons from qualified instructors
HORSE MANAGEMENT
INSTRUCTION
Horse Management instruction occurs year round but particularly happens in the winter and helps prep members for ratings.
COMMUNITY OF HORSE-FOLKS
The best part of being a member of Wasatch Pony Club is joining a community of horse folks who are committed to helping you learn and grow.
Q & A
Q- Is there an age requirement?
A- No, there is not at age requirement to join any Pony Club.
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Q- I’m an adult, can I still join Pony Club?
A- YES! We welcome members of all ages here at WPC. However anyone 18+ must pass a background check and complete Safesport training to join.
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Q- Do I have to own a horse to be a member?
A- No. We welcome all members. You will need to own, lease, or borrow a horse for mounted lessons. But you do not need a horse to learn from unmounted lessons, participate in rallies, and volunteer at shows.
Q- Does Wasatch Pony Club have a barn where members keep their horses?
A- No. WPC does not have a dedicated barn for members. Our members keep their horses on property near their homes and transport their horses to the location of the mounted lessons, shows and rallies.
Q- Can Wasatch Pony Club transport my horse to lessons/shows/rallies for me?
A- No. WPC does not transport horses. However we do often carpool with one another, and if you are located near another member we could try to help with transport but no guarantees!
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Q- How often does the club meet?
A- WPC holds unmounted instruction 1-2 times a month during the winter. This instruction focuses on horse management knowledge needed to pass Pony Club ratings. From late spring to late fall (depending on weather) WPC holds mounted lessons and unmounted lessons for members. Lessons average 2-3 times a month when school is in session and may occur more frequently during the summer.
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Q- When does the club meet?
A- WPC conducts annual surveys of members to determine best days for mounted and unmounted lessons.
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Q- What kind of mounted lessons are provided?
A- WPC focuses on the English discipline of Eventing, so our mounted lessons are typically jumping, dressage, cross country, and conditioning.
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Q- Do parents of children in pony club need to "know" horses?
A- No, they don't need to "know" horses, but they will be involved.
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Q- Do I need to/can I take riding lessons in addition to Pony Club?
A- Most members take riding lessons in addition to Pony Club. The Pony Club program is designed to be a supplement to any other formal individual training a member is receiving.
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Q- What makes Pony Club different?
A- There are three things that make Pony Club unique: 1) Horse Management: we teach you how to care for your horse & equipment, both at home and while traveling 2) Progressive curriculum: our Standards of Proficiency (SOP) build skills and confidence 3) Team-based competition (rallies)
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Q- How much parent participation is needed?
A- Pony Club is a volunteer organization and many hands make light work! Ideally, parents (or supporters) should be present during meetings. All families are encouraged to work to make our clubs and region successful. And the rallies, quiz, and fundraisers require many volunteers. There are even tasks for those who aren’t familiar with horses!
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Q- What is a Certification?
A- Pony Club Members demonstrate their skills and express an appropriate level of knowledge at each certification. Members are evaluated based on the Standards of Proficiency for each section of understanding. Encouraging comments will be noted and shared for the members to review and absorb after completion of their certification.
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Q- What are the Standards of Proficiency ?
A- The Standards of Proficiency (SOP) outline a clear progression of skills in riding and horse management. Members progress at their own pace. The levels of certification start at what is called D Level (beginner), progressing to C Level (intermediate) then to B Level and A Level (advanced).
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Q- How much is it to join Wasatch Pony Club?
A- Pony Club is an international organization which requires dues paid to both the parent organization (USPC) and the local club (WPC). Annual dues to US Pony Club are $155 and annual dues to WPC are currently $85, and optional sponsor dues are $15 for a total of $255 per member per year. There is no discount for multiple members in a family.
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Interested in joining Wasatch Pony Club?
Contact the club's District Commissioner (DC), Morgan Heiner, at morganbrooke14@gmail.com for sign up information.
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Membership Fees
For new and returning members
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Wasatch Pony Club Yearly Membership Fee: $85
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Pay through Paypal to USPC DBA Wasatch Pony Club with a note that says "members first and last name 2025 membership fee."
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Do not combine with any other transactions.
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Please note Region fees will be going up $5 in 2026.
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WPC Sponsor Yearly Fee: $15​
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To be a sponsor, you must be at least 18 years old and be accepted by the DC.
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Pay through Paypal to USPC DBA Wasatch Pony Club with a note that says "sponsors first and last name 2025 fee"
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Do not combine with any other transactions.
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United States Pony Club National Dues: $155
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To be paid through the USPC website.​
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*All fees are subject to change.
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Thanks for joining Wasatch Pony Club!​