These are three of the most respected youth organizations in the United States for horse and agricultural education. They each offer leadership development, competitions, scholarships, and educational resources.
🐴 United States Pony Clubs (USPC)
The largest equine educational organization in North America, Pony Club focuses on:
- Horsemanship
- Horse management
- Riding certifications
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Camps and rallies
- Local clubs across the U.S.
- International exchanges and scholarships
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4-H is America’s largest youth development organization and offers projects in:
- Horses
- Livestock
- Agriculture
- STEM
- Gardening
- Public speaking
- Leadership
- Community service
Most horse projects are organized through your local county Extension office.
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FFA (formerly Future Farmers of America) is a school-based agricultural education organization for middle and high school students. Programs include:
- Equine Science
- Veterinary Science
- Agribusiness
- Animal Science
- Agricultural Mechanics
- Public Speaking
- Leadership Development
- Career Development Events (CDEs)
- Scholarships and college preparation
Helpful page:
- Find an FFA Chapter