Calling at Pony Club Quiz Kids (and Horsemasters). Did you know you could bring your horse for the education phase of Festival AND compete in Quiz. Basic Info: Qualify at your Regional Rally and meet the following criteria Fine Print: • Age as of January 1, 2017, certification as of closing date of qualifying rally. […]
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Spring Has Sprung, So Have Hoof Problems
Have you ever heard the statement, “no hoof, no horse”? What about, “If you think a good farrier is expensive, try using a bad farrier”. Both of those statements are truer than some people know. We thought sharing some ideas for what to do when your barefoot horse has been trimmed “too short” or if […]
Breaking the Mold
Thanks to the Director of Education and Development for the New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program, Sarah Coleman, USPC is reprinting with permission a great article about moldy tack care. Read along to learn some great tips and tricks for excellence in tack maintenance. It’s the dog days of summer in the Bluegrass, a time of […]
Texting at Championships East 2015
With all the technology available in this day and age it’s easy to get a little overwhelmed with information but this is one service you’ll want to subscribe to during Championships East 2015. Hear all of the late breaking news for Championships East! Everything from last minute changes to competition schedules, find out when and […]
Championships East is Almost Here!
Look out! From July 22nd to the 26th The Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, VA will be invaded by USPC Championships East. Disciplines include: Eventing, Tetrathlon, Show Jumping, Quiz, Games, Polocrosse, and Dressage (including Western Dressage). The entries are already opened, but don’t miss out, the closing date is MONDAY July 6th at NOON EST. […]
Understanding Pony Club Lingo
Being a new member in Pony Club can be really confusing, what with the onslaught of new information and ways of doing things around your horses and ponies. When you add all the new terms and acronyms on top, it can be a bit overwhelming. But have no fear, we’ve come up with this handy […]
Championships West is coming!
Look out! From July 31st to August 9th The Horse Park at Woodside in California will be invaded by USPC Championships West. Disciplines include: Eventing, Tetrathlon, Show Jumping, Quiz, Games, and Dressage (including Western Dressage). The entries are already opened, but don’t miss out, the closing date approaches as of July 13th. Get your entries […]
Developing the Sport Horse: Part 2 The Importance of Hydration
Today’s blog post was reprinted with permission from Equine Guelph, the horse owners’ and care givers’ Centre at the University of Guelph. Part 1 of Developing the Sport Horse was printed in the new Winter edition of the Pony Club News Magazine. For more information visit, www. EquineGuelph.ca. As we move through the height of […]
Winter Horse Care Part 2
Today we are sharing part two of a two part blog about winter horse care from Veterinarian and RS of the Lake Shore Region, Dr. Rae Birr. Its cold out there this time of year. Take the best care of your horses possible. In this second part we will discuss winter preparation, thinking points to […]
Winter Horse Care Part 1
Today we start a two part blog about winter horse care from Veterinarian and RS of the Lake Shore Region, Dr. Rae Birr. Its cold out there this time of year. Take the best care of your horses possible. In this first part we have some trivia and some specifics about water in the winter. […]