Laurel Oaks Pony Club   Jupiter, Florida est. 1989

The mission of the United States Pony Clubs, Inc., is to provide a program for youth that teaches

riding, mounted sports, and care of the horses and ponies, thereby developing

responsibility, moral judgment, leadership and self-confidence.

MEMBERSHIP

Established in 1989, Laurel Oaks Pony Club (LOPC) is a traditional Pony Club Program administered by Parents and other Volunteer adults from Palm Beach, Martin and Okeechobee Counties. Membership in Laurel Oaks Pony Club is open to youth up to 25 years in age. We also offer an introductory junior program geared for our youngest members and their parents.

Interested in becoming a member in Laurel Oaks Pony Club? We encourage you to contact our District Commissioner or other members of our organization so that we can provide you with more information on the club and answer any questions you might have. Just click on our "Contact Us" Link above for names and numbers.

Click on the "Forms" link above and there you can download the membership packet and instructions. If you are currently a member of another club and are now relocating to our area, please click on the "Forms" link and download the membership transfer packet and instructions.

At Laurel Oaks Pony Club it really is all about having fun while learning and improving riding skills and developing a wealth of horse management knowledge. Ownership of a horse or pony is not a requirement to join Laurel Oaks Pony Club. If you do not own a horse or pony, we can work with you to provide a safe and reliable mount for all instructional programs and other events where one would be needed. Laurel Oaks Pony Club is dedicated to offering a structured instructional horsemanship program to all youth in our area, no matter what. Come learn, grow and have fun with us!

USPC By-Laws and Articles of Incorporation

If you are interested in reading the USPC By-Laws, click on the USPC symbol below. See the index to read sections specific to  the By-Laws of the United States Pony Clubs, Inc.; The By-Laws of the Regions; The By-Laws of the Registered Clubs and the Articles of Incorporation for USPC.

To read the additional Rules and Procedures specific to the Laurel Oaks Pony Club, Inc., click on the LOPC symbol below.

The Pony Club Pledge

“As a member of the United States Pony Club, I stand for the best in sportsmanship as well as in horsemanship. I shall compete for the enjoyment of the game well played and take winning or losing in stride, remembering that without good manners and good temper sport loses its cause for being. I shall endeavor to maintain the best tradition of the ancient and noble skill of horsemanship, always treating my horse with consideration due a partner.”

Guiding Beliefs

Pony Club is an educational organization which progressively develops the well-rounded

horseperson.

The well-rounded horseperson is capable of riding safely and tactfully on the flat, over fences, and in the open.

Knowledgeable care of horses and ponies (Horse Management) is basic to the well-rounded

horseperson.

USPC is committed to the well-being of the horse.

Fair and friendly competitions develop teamwork and sportsmanship.

Fun and friendship are part of The United States Pony Clubs, Inc.

USPC requires parental and volunteer involvement and support.

The USPC is committed to safety.

The local club is the core of USPC.