Education

The Pony Club goal to provide children with backyard horses an opportunity to develop their riding and horse management skills. Also to instill in them a love & ability to care of horses thoughout their adult life.

Trail Riders Of DuPage (T.R.O.D.) educates riders & other trail users in the promotion and preservation of multi-use trails.

The United States Pony Clubs, Inc., develops character, leadership, confidence and a sense of community in youth through a program that teaches the care of horses and ponies, riding and mounted sports.

Horsemen's Council of Illinois serves as the voice of the horse industry in our state to protect our animals and our rights as horsemen, educate within and outside our industry about horses and their impact, and to advocate for horses and for you, the horse lover. HCI is the only horse association in this state that represents all breeds, all disciplines, and every type of horse-related enterprise throughout our state. Horsemen's Council of Illinois is a non-profit association serving Illinois' diverse equine community through legislative representation, education and Legislative.

The United States Pony Clubs, Inc., develops character, leadership, confidence and a sense of community in youth through a program that teaches the care of horses and ponies, riding and mounted sports.

The Miss Rodeo Illinois Association works to select an Ambassador of Good Will who will promote a positive image of professional rodeo and the western way of life keeping education, leadership and personal growth in the forefront and doing so with the highest level of integrity.

Lincoln Trail Riders is the oldest, longest running saddle club in Illinois promoting horse activities and horsemanship. We offer both Pleasure and Speed Shows on a regular basis from about April through September every year on Saturdays in O’Fallon Illinois. We also offer to our club members the opportunities to participate in public events like parades and club events like Trailriding and clinics.

The mission of the Illinois State University Equestrian Club and Team is to offer any ISU student the opportunity to engage in horse related activities, riding and non-riding, in an environment of fun, physical and mental challenges, and learning. Participation in the club contributes to life-long learning, not only in terms of equine activities, but for leadership, team work, competition, advertising, and organizational skills. We pride ourselves on providing an environment where both experienced and inexperienced horse enthusiasts can follow their passion.

Equestrian Team that competes in IHSA sanctioned events