Tips From Pony Club Pros
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Guidelines for Delay, Cancellation, or Disruption of Events Due to Severe Weather or Natural Disaster
The United States Pony Clubs (USPC or Pony Club) does not have a specific set of guidelines for cancellation or delay of events/activities due to all of the different geographic areas and potential weather issues across the country. However, the Safety Committee has compiled these tips and resources to aid leaders in determining what steps to take during inclement weather or a natural disaster.
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Pony Club Podcast Highlights: Cat Hill
Check out the highlights from the Pony Club Podcast episode #12. Learn about Cat Hill's grooming expertise and her grooming business and what inspired her to start a Pony Club in her local area.
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Horse Management Rule Changes for 2023
With a new year comes changes in the rules for all disciplines, including Horse Management. Check out this blog to find the highlights of some of the changes and new information specifically for Horse Management.
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Dressage Through the Movements: Tips for Riding Through a Dressage Test
For anyone striving to do well in dressage, these tips can help you be ready to ride a solid test for your certification, or just for a dressage test in general.
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Six Winter Grooming Challenges
With winter comes a change in your horse's coat, and your grooming habits. Knowing how to take care of your horse's winter coat is essential to ensuring he has a healthy summer coat, as well. Learn tips from a grooming expert from Shapley's, the official grooming products sponsor of the U.S. Pony Clubs, about how to overcome these six common winter grooming challenges.
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How to Extend Your Horse’s Hay Supply and Forage Alternatives
Forage is a vital part of every horse's diet. It can be a bit harder to come by in the winter months, though. Learn some tips from the nutrition experts at Triple Crown about how to extend your hay supply and about forage alternatives during the winter.
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Developing Goals for Your Riding for the New Year
Are you ready for the new year? Have you set goals for your riding for 2023? Let these tips from a Pony Club member help you start thinking about how to make your 2023 goals and develop a plan to achieve them. Happy New Year!
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Taking Your Horse’s Vital Signs
Do you know how to take your horse's temperature, pulse, and respiration (TPR)? This is especially important for monitoring the overall health and wellbeing of your horse. Learn the steps to taking TPR and just how much insight they can give on your horse.
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Grooming Expert Cat Hill and Julia Magsam, one of the stars of the USPC Documentary
Pony Club Podcast cohosts Sarah Evers Conrad and Megan Scharfenberg interview grooming expert Cat Hill, the cofounder and former DC of Finger Lakes Pony Club. After that interview, be inspired by Julia Magsam's journey as a youth through Pony Club. This month's episode is brought to you by Delaware Valley University.
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Senior Horse Care Dos and Don’ts
Older horses require adjustments to their feeding program and special management as their needs change over time. It can be tricky to determine the right combination of feed and care for them, particularly if they have digestion challenges, poor teeth, or lameness issues. If you’re feeding a senior horse, you’ll want to avoid these common mistakes.
