Old Dominion Hounds Pony Club

The Old Dominion Hounds Pony Club (ODHPC) is a chapter of the United States Pony Clubs, based in  Rappahannock County in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. ODHPC, like the US Pony Club, is a youth organization for promoting sportsmanship, stewardship and leadership through horsemanship. 

The ODHPC program 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. We have 39 members ranging in age from 4 to 19, four coaches, and countless parent and community volunteers that donate their time and facilities to foster these skills in the youth of Rappahannock and Fauquier counties.

ODHPC members build strong relationships with each other, with their horses and ponies, and with our county, learning to independently manage their teams and horses at home and at competitions. The program consists of weekly lessons, summer camp, and competitive rally team. 

Core Values of Pony Club 

 Horsemanship with respect to healthcare, nutrition, stable management, handling and riding a mount safely, correctly and with confidence.

Organized teamwork including cooperation, communication, responsibility, leadership, mentoring, teaching and fostering a supportive yet competitive environment.

Respect for the horse and self through horsemanship; for land through land conservation; and for others through service and teamwork.

Service by providing an opportunity for members, parents, and others to support the Pony Club program locally, regionally and nationally through volunteerism.

Education at an individual pace to achieve personal goals and expand knowledge through teaching others.