About Salt River
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc., develops character, leadership, confidence and a sense of community in youth through a program that teaches the care of horses and ponies, riding and mounted sports.
Salt River Pony Club was founded in 2019 to serve the Gilbert, Queen Creek, Chandler, Mesa and Apache Junction communities. We are a small but dedicated club that values the importance of good horsemanship in all we do. Our members range in age from 8 to 19 and have a broad range of equestrian interests. Our club meets once, sometimes twice, per month for mounted and unmounted instruction provided by knowledgeable members of our community. The club is run by a group of passionate volunteers.
Salt River Pony Club is a club within the South West Region of The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. This region covers all of Arizona, New Mexico and some of Colorado. We meet with members from throughout the region several times a year for educational and competitive opportunities. The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. is our national organization and started in 1954 to teach riding and the proper care of horses. It is based on The British Pony Club, which was created in 1929 as a junior branch of the Institute of the Horse. Since then, Pony Club has expanded to many countries around the world, with the main goal being to promote sportsmanship, stewardship and leadership through horsemanship. Our members have the opportunity to compete at national championships and travel overseas.
We are keen to meet like minded individuals in our community and welcome new members both youth and adult.
To find a list of links and resources for new members, go to “Members” and click “Member Materials” in the drop-down menu!
USPC Pony Clubs and Riding Centers are assigned to one of 41 geographical regions, which are administered by a volunteer Regional Supervisor (RS) and other appointed and elected officers. Regions offer additional activities and opportunities for members and support for the club and center leaders under their administration.
Salt River Pony Club is part of the Southwest Region.
Visit the region's website for the contact information for the Regional Officers.
Visit the Pony Club website to learn more about the Pony Club educational program, national events, activities and opportunities for members.