Roxbury Riding Club

Pony Club is for riders ages 7 and up who want to develop strong horsemanship skills and a deeper understanding of horse care - both in and out of the saddle. 

Pony Club meets once per month on a Saturday afternoon at Roxbury for unmounted education, and a few special offsite clinics per year.

2026 Unmounted Meeting Dates (subject to change):  Jan 17 * Feb 7 * March 14 * April 11 * May 23 * June 6 * July 25 * Aug 30 * Sept 19 * Oct 10 * Nov 22 * Dec 12

Riders learn essential horsemanship skills, including but not limited to:

* Horse Care & Stable Management

* Lunging and Ground Handling

* Trailering Safety

* Horse Anatomy & Conformation

* Health, Soundness & First Aid

* Nutrition & Feeding

* Tack & Equipment Knowledge

* Life Skills: Leadership, Organization & Teamwork

All instruction follows United States Pony Club curriculum and testing standards. 

Pony Club offers unique team competitions that test both horsemanship knowledge and riding ability, emphasizing teamwork, preparation, and correct riding and horse care. These competitions are held locally.

Progress is tracked through Pony Club Certifications, which evaluate riding skills and horse management knowledge. Riders advance through the levels at their own pace with instructor guidance. 

Total cost for 2026 is $345.  This covers membership, regional dues, and the monthly unmounted meetings.  Competitions and Ratings are optional and additional cost.