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NYB: Taking a Step Back: High School to College as an Equestrian
My name is Madison. I am a current junior in college studying Aerospace Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Colorado at Boulder. I try to ride 1-2 times per week at a local eventing barn and was fortunate enough to be able to half lease a Connemara over the summer. These days I enjoy my relaxed afternoons at the barn jumping a lesson horse over little 2’ jump courses. A few years ago my life was at the barn. I used to spend my afternoons after class riding a few horses, filming YouTube videos, studying for certifications, and teaching Pony Club meetings. But when I moved to college…
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Four Ways to Attend the 2022 Equine Symposium & Convention Hosted by USPC
Customize your event experience and register to attend your way! The event will offer in-person, live stream and on-demand opportunities.
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Pony Club Member Spotlight: Marie-Charlotte
Meet Mari-Charlotte! Marie-Charlotte is a D-2 member of the Marin County Pony Club in the Sierra Pacific Region. Her pony, Mimi, is the same age as her and together they enjoy eventing, and distance riding. Marie-Charlotte and Mimi also do mounted archery!
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“Seas the Magic” with Pony Club in Norfolk, Virginia
Pony Club members, leaders, volunteers, and their families are excited to gather in Norfolk, Virginia, for the 2022 Equine Symposium & Convention hosted by USPC and the Old Dominion region. There’s a lot to look forward to—save the date for January 26 - 30, 2022 and start planning your trip today.
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NYB: Opportunities in Pony Club: National Youth Board Member Spotlight: Madison Ritsch
Madison Ritsch is a C-2/H-B from the Eagle River Pony Club in the Rocky Mountain Region and has been a member of the USPC since 2013. Throughout her time in Pony Club, Madison has competed in a countless number of rallies, two championships, has taught at the Rocky Mountain Region Annual Horse Management Clinic and was awarded the USPC Jubilee Scholarship in 2019. She currently sits on the Marketing Committee of the National Youth Board and serves as the Social Media Coordinator. Madison is currently a junior at the University of Colorado Boulder where she is studying Aerospace Engineering and Computer Science. Outside of the classroom, she is the president…
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NYB: Opportunities in Pony Club: National Youth Board
The National Youth Board is a group of 14 delegates from around the nation who act as a liaison between the Board of Governors and the youth membership of Pony Club. They bring ideas, concerns, and suggestions forward to the Board of Governors and work closely with members of the national office on both their independent projects as well as larger Pony Club campaigns. The National Youth Board has five committees which members can choose to work in. The marketing committee works closely with the national office to help create social content and collect photos from Pony Club events. The Regional Youth Board committee encourages the formation of youth boards…
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Instruction Resources for USPC Leaders
Pony Club leaders and instructors are essential in guiding members through Pony Club’s education. To help you and your members succeed, the USPC website has a helpful selection of resources you can use to teach the Pony Club curriculum and share with your members. Here is a guide to some of the reference materials, lesson plans and other instruction information you’ll find on the USPC website. When logged into the USPC website, go to the Instruction header and begin with the Instruction Resources page. Take some time to review the many instruction resources on this page. The quick links on the far-left side of the screen will take you to key…
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Tally ho! Foxhunting in Pony Club
Foxhunting is all about the thrill of the chase. Riding horseback with a pack of hounds across the open countryside is an exhilarating experience. The hunt may include crossing creeks and streams, jumping logs and other natural obstacles, and navigating through fields, woods, and all kinds of terrain. Best of all, foxhunting is a sport that all ages and levels of riders can enjoy. Since 1954, the United States Pony Clubs, Inc. has maintained a close relationship with the world of foxhunting. This can be traced to the fact that most of the early Pony Clubs in the United States had direct ties to hunts and hunting people. The four…
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NYB: Tips for Surviving the Heat with Horses
Written by Emily Harris – Sisters Horsing Around Summer is coming to a close and Autumn will be taking its place, and with the change of the season one would think the weather would change too. However in the United States, it is not uncommon for the temperatures to continue soaring. With temps reaching up to the 90’s and 100’s, you can almost guarantee that there will be even hotter days. And with so many hot days in store for us, caring for yourself and your horses are important so that you stay healthy and cool. First things first, you need to make sure that you and your horses are…
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Get Ready to Rally
The USPC Rally Organizer’s Guide has everything you need to know to run a rally.
Official Blog of the United States Pony Clubs
