Did you know Pony Club offers cultural exchanges? Pony Club international exchanges offer each participant a cultural experience, with a competitive edge.
Exchanges are offered in Dressage (virtual), Eventing (Inter-Pacific Exchange), Foxhunting, Mounted Games, Quiz (in-person and virtual), Show Jumping (virtual) and Tetrathlon. Each exchange has its own age and certification requirements. Members who meet the criteria for the requirements are encouraged to apply.
Read the International Exchange Handbook | Code of Conduct | Release and Indemnity
2025-2028 International Exchanges
USPC participates with other nations within the Pony Club International Alliance (PCIA) for international exchanges. Participants enjoy traveling within the hosting country for a cultural experience while making friends, and learning about the people, customs, and culture of the host country. Competition takes place at the end of the tour between each participating country's teams, on borrowed horses. All teams travel together with a coach and team manager.
A selection panel determines the USPC team using the information provided in applications and recommendations. The selection panel will consider a candidate’s ambassadorial attributes and teamwork skills, as well as riding abilities.
Hosted by Australia
The Inter-Pacific Exchange takes place every two years, between countries on the Pacific Rim, including Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, New Zealand, and United States. Members compete in an Eventing competition. There are 4 USPC members selected to be on the Inter-Pacific Team.
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Hosted by New Zealand
The International Foxhunting Exchange takes place every three years, between Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and United States. Members do not take part in a competition; they instead participate in mounted hunt days with an established hunt club. There are 4 USPC members selected to be on the Foxhunting Team.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
Hosted by United Kingdom
The International Mounted Games Exchange takes place annually, between Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and United States. Teams are composed of five riding members.
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Hosted by Australia
The International Quiz Exchange takes place every three years, between Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and United States. Members do not ride on Quiz exchanges but do compete in a Quiz competition following the hosting country’s curriculum. There are 4 USPC members selected to be on the Quiz Team.
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Hosted by Australia
The International Tetrathlon Exchange takes place every two years between Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and United States. Members participate in a classic Tetrathlon competition of riding, running, swimming, and shooting. USPC sends two teams of four riders, one of girls and one of boys.
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Hosted by United States and Hong Kong
The International Virtual Dressage Show takes place annually. Members submit their competition video with their application. Requirements and divisions are set by the host country. USPC selects teams in Training Level, First Level, Second Level, Pas de Deux, and Prix Caprilli.
The International Virtual Quiz Exchange occurs on off-years of in-person Quiz exchanges. Members compete as a team live over a virtual conferencing system.
The International Virtual Jumping Show takes place annually. Teams submit their competition video with their application. Requirements and division heights are set by the host country.
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