Welcome the Southern California Region Pony Club’s Cutest Pony Contest for 2026! Have you ever looked at your pony and just thought: “This is it, the cutest pony in the world. There cannot be a pony cuter or more charming than this one!” Southern California Region Pony Club is holding the first ever crowd based voting contest to find out! From May 14th - June 14th 2026, you can see how your pony matches up against the cutest in Southern California, and earn the right to be crowned the CUTEST PONY IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA!!
Pony Club is the largest international equine educational organization in the world, with Pony Club teachings appearing in top barns around the globe. In Pony Club, the word pony is used for all mounts used by members. While the technical definition of a pony is size-based, the quote from Rebecca Carroll best encapsulates the emotional and inclusive meaning of ‘pony’ as any horse, big or small, in the hearts of those who love them. Southern California Region is running our CUTEST PONY CONTEST as a fundraiser to send our regional Championships Team to Lexington, Kentucky for the 2026 United States Pony Club Championships and Festival, where qualified competitors exhibit their best riding and horse management on a national stage.
Photo Hints:
- Not sure how to best exhibit your pony’s cuteness? Here are some inspirational ideas of cute things you might already have pictures of!
Horseplay- Is your pony playful? Show us your best action shot from turnout like or your pony with their favorite toy or buddy!
Snack Attack- All ponies LOVE food! Show us your pony looking forward to their favorite treat!
Sleepy Peepy- Ponies are even cuter when they are napping and snoozing- show us your pony snuggled down for a nap
- Take a burst of photos by holding down the shutter button on your phone and pick the best one!
- Tap your phone’s screen to tell it where to focus
- Crinkle some plastic or paper to get your pony’s attention, or better yet, show them a carrot!