Welcome to the Brandywine Hounds Pony
Club
Brandywine Hounds Pony Club (BHPC) is a
non-profit organization that teaches horsemanship to young people through the
age of 25. Its ideal is a simple one - a happy, comfortable child on a
happy, comfortable horse.
Though the ideal is simple, members of
Pony Club learn far more than how to ride a horse. They also develop
responsibility, leadership, cooperation and self-confidence. Established
in 1957, BHPC has been an affiliated member of the United States Pony Club
(USPC) since 1961. We are located in South Eastern Pennsylvania with
members coming from Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland.
Pony Club is the
leading junior equestrian organization in the world, represented in 30
countries. There are over 600 clubs in the United States with nearly
13,000 members. Pony Club provides instruction and activities essential
to the development and nurturing of the child's attraction to,
fascination with, and affection for horses. Yet at the same time,
emphasizing responsible use and care of horses at all times and in all
phases of horsemanship. Throughout Pony Club the 3 R's of
Riding, Reading and Responsibility strengthen not only horsemanship but everyday
virtues as well.
"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 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."
- The Pony Club Pledge
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