January 13, 2023
Washington, DC — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Strider is pleased to announce Natasha Sprengers Levine, Strider’s COO, will be a featured speaker at the annual United States Pony Clubs, Inc convention to be held January 18-22, 2023 in St. Louis, MO. Sprengers-Levine will present two in-person Professional Development educational sessions during the convention. These sessions complement a robust schedule of in-person, live-streamed, and on-demand educational opportunities available for attendees.
“We are so thrilled to have such an expert line-up of speakers to give USPC members, and also leaders and volunteers, more information to make their Pony Club journey successful,” said Teresa Woods, Executive Director of the United States Pony Clubs. “We hope attendees will take as much as they can from the 2023 USPC Convention, have fun at all of the various events and activities, and enjoy getting to know other attendees. There is truly something for everyone.”
Sprengers-Levine’s presentations will cover best practices for Pony Club leaders to streamline club and equine activity management. Each live session will include digital tools specifically selected for the USPC community, as well as tips for basic marketing, digital payments, and online bookings. Attendees will also be able to engage in a live Q&A session to explore ideas further.
“As a Pony Club graduate, I am personally dedicated to supporting the organization and ensuring opportunities for young horse enthusiasts. Helping the current generation of USPC leaders leverage their digital resources and expand the Pony Club community is a win-win for all members,” said Sprengers-Levine.
Sprengers-Levine is a graduate of the Golden’s Bridge Hounds and Casanova-Warrenton Pony Clubs, IDA National Champion, and a USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist. As COO of STRIDER, she routinely speaks at equestrian industry conferences on business development and ways to optimize the customer experience. Among her professional accomplishments, Sprengers-Levine is an accomplished author featured in industry publications that include Dressage Today, USEventing, and Eventing Nation. Prior to joining STRIDER in 2017, Sprengers-Levine served as Assistant Trainer at Sprieser Sporthorse in Marshall, Virginia.
The informational sessions at the convention will be curated for Pony Club’s leadership and volunteers as an extension of STRIDER’s popular Professional Development Webinar Series, held throughout the year and available nationwide. They will accompany an on-demand webinar available to virtual Convention registrants prepared by Sprengers-Levine and STRIDER’s CEO Tara Swersie. To access the on-demand webinar, click here.
About The United States Pony Clubs, Inc.
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization that builds the foundation of teamwork and sportsmanship through riding, mounted sports, care of horses and ponies, while developing and enhancing leadership, confidence, responsibility, and a sense of community in its youth and adult members. USPC is proud to offer instruction and competitive opportunities in more than 10 different disciplines through hundreds of clubs and centers across the United States. USPC’s educational standards continue to be instrumental in curriculum development for schools, universities, equestrian professionals, and organizations across the United States. Many of the nation’s top equestrians, including Olympic team members, as well as successful business professionals and leaders in a variety of fields, have roots in Pony Club.
About STRIDER
Strider operates the leading bookings platform in the $122B horse industry. From enabling riders to discover and book the perfect opportunity, to helping equestrians across the industry grow and run their businesses, STRIDER fosters connection to top tier experiences. Please visit www.striderpro.com to explore the Strider Platform for equestrians and learn more about STRIDER’s suite of software products. Connect with STRIDER at www.striderpro.com or on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.