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Annapolis Pony Club

Annapolis Pony Club is the local chapter of the USPC located in Annapolis Maryland. On behalf of our entire APC family, welcome to our page!

We hope that you enjoy your time learning about us, our horses, and the wonderful Pony Club organization. You will be able to find club updates, photos, and announcements here on this page. Annapolis Pony Club split from the current St. Margarets Pony Club due to a large number of members. APC has a long history of being one of the elite local clubs on the east coast. Many top riders have progress

ed through APC and are successful in their riding careers today. Our members are also active competitors and participants in:
-United States Dressage Federation
-United States Eventing Association
-Area II Young Riders
-North American Junior Young Rider Championship (NAJYRC & NAYRC)
-Mounted Games Across America
-American Polocrosse Association
-Marlborough Hunt Club
We meet regularly, unmounted as well as mounted in order to prepare for Rallies as well as work towards certifications. APC is centered around positive learning and successful applications of our education. We participate in a large realm of Pony Club disciplines such as:
-Mounted Games
-Show Jumping
-Eventing
-Polocrosse
-Tetrathlon
-Dressage
-Quiz

07/26/2026

One member from APC participated in a memorable week at the USPC Championships at the Kentucky Horse Park last week!

Ariel and her mustang, Ollie represented APC in the Jr. Dressage Training Level Division. They finished 3rd Overall, and 2cd in Horse Management.

The championship involved not only a mounted test everyday, but horse management and teamwork were at the very core of everything. The days were long (early mornings and late-night checks) but filled with so much perservance and growth.

We are beyond proud of how much this pair has steadily progressed over the years they have been together.

A huge congratulations to ALL the riders (over 400 competed), volunteers, coaches, families, and supporters who made this all possible. We appreciate you more than words can say.

06/21/2026

Annapolis Pony Club was on the road again! This time they got to participate in an Open House @ Virginia Tech's Marion Dupont Scott Equine Medical Center Event. Several members and their parents got to see Live Demonstrations on Lameness Evaluation & Bandaging.

In addition, information stations were available on Dental & Sinus Health, Skin Cancer for Horses, Colic & Neonatal Care. They also learned more about therapeutic shoeing techniques at the Podiatry Center.

We are beyond grateful these events are open to the public. It was a cool event that was topped off with a wonderful treat from Moo-Thru Ice Cream. This is a beloved Virgina based ice cream parlor that believes in the "cow to cone" concept. Milk goes straight from the farm to the creamery.

06/01/2026

Congratulations to Ariel on completing her first Show Jump Rally at Morven Park this weekend. She competed on a Scramble Team with Loudoun Hunt Pony Club. The team finished 3rd in Horse Management and 1st Overall. Go Annapolis Pony Club!

05/09/2026

APC got a chance to visit the amazing FAFO farms and learn all about Highland Cows. The parents AND kids enjoyed the hands on interaction with these gentle & curious animals.

04/26/2026

Annapolis Pony Club had a fabulous time at Dressage Rally Waredaca this year. It was a scramble team paired up with the awesome Ella from Iron Bridge Hounds Pony Club. The weather was very challenging in the morning with cold temps, wind, and rain. However, by the afternoon the sun came out. Caroline, Ariel, Prestley, and Ella all put in solid dressage tests with wonderful comments from the judges. Savannah was their incredible stable manager who piloted the team to FIRST place in Stable Management and SEVENTH overall out of 15 Junior Teams. Sammie coached the APC kids before their tests with her positive encouragement and smile.

We are beyond proud of how this team came together, supported each other, and had an incredible day for the memory books. Go Pony Club!

08/31/2025

Congratulations to Ashley, Savannah and Shannon for completing their C2 EV ratings. Thank you to the numerous volunteers for the many hours put into making this day happen. And a big thank you to Waredaca Pony Club and De La Brooke Pony Club for co-hosting this rating with APC.

07/30/2025

We would like to extend a big thank you to Sam Cecil, an H-A rated member of St. Margaret's Pony Club, for leading our learning series, Veterinary Night, in collaboration with the SMPC and APC. Sam provided engaging hands-on props that helped our pony club members visualize and understand the functions of bones, tendons, ligaments, and fascia in our equine partners.

During the session, Sam covered a range of topics, from dental and eye issues to the connection of small vertebrae in the dock. We examined arthritic and fused joints and discussed the fusion process in detail. Sam also explained the intricate structure of the hoof bone and how conformation issues can impact the legs and hooves.

It was a well-attended and educational evening for our pony club members, and we look forward to having Sam back to teach us more!

We would also like to express our gratitude to Janice Binkley at Dovecote Equestrian, an A-rated alum of the Annapolis Pony Club, for graciously organizing, and hosting our 2025 Summer Learning Series.

Annapolis Pony Club

07/16/2025

Annapolis Pony Club A-rated alum Janice Binkley hosted another enjoyable summer learning session. APC members Arianna, Ashley, Shannon, and Caroline, along with St. Margaret PC members Sam and Leah, gathered for Trivia Night last week. We explored equine topics from around the world, covering everything from local vegetation hazards to Roman chariot horse tack. There were so many interesting subjects that even our unofficial mascot, Mr. Oats, couldn’t handle any more trivia facts or data!

Next up is Veterinary Night.

Dovecote Equestrian

06/20/2025

APC summer programming is in full swing!
APC alum Janice Binkley at Dovecote Equestrian started us off with an informative clinic on horse conformation. Janice explained that conformation refers to the shape and structure of a horse, emphasizing the importance of balanced proportions, correct angles, and adequate muscling for the horse's intended use. She presented ten horses of varying sizes, ages, breeds, and current jobs to illustrate and discuss these differences.

Our second summer clinic was hosted by APC alum Valerie Pride at Blue Clover Eventing. During this bandaging clinic, Valerie emphasized horse and human safety, practicality, and proper techniques for leg and tail wraps. The session was hands-on, with Valerie guiding each participant through various wrapping methods and offering valuable expert tips and assistance.

We are grateful to our talented and accomplished APC alumni for their generosity in sharing their time and expertise. Thank you, Janice and Valerie!

Dovecote Equestrian Blue Clover Eventing The United States Pony Clubs Inc., (USPC) Official Page

05/10/2025

Congrats to APC rider Ariana Scarlata and Stable Manager Caroline Magill on a first place finish in Horse Management and third place overall at the Maryland Region Eventing Rally. Ruthie Goodman was an HM judge and also coached Ariana today. Go APC!

Address

1235 Park Mills Rd
Adamstown, MD
21710

Website

http://AnnapolisPonyClub.org/

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