At the United States Pony Club (USPC) Board of Governors meeting November 6-7, 2010, the Pony Club Riding Center Program was approved by a unanimous vote to become a permanent program. This approval comes after a five-year 'beta' period during which the program was tested at over 50 Pony Club Riding Centers serving more than 700 members around the United States.

USPC offers the Pony Club Riding Center Program to professional facilities with an established riding lesson program. Just as in the traditional Pony Club run by volunteers, Pony Club Riding Center members move through the Standards of Proficiency, 10 levels of achievement demonstrating advancing skills in both riding and horse management. The Pony Club program also develops camaraderie, responsibility, self-confidence and leadership.