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Annual Fund Inspiration: Elkridge-Harford Hunt Pony Club
Meet some of the donors who support the USPC Annual Fund, and find out why they give.
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How to Pursue a National Level Pony Club Certification
After achieving the C-2 level, consider going beyond to pursue a national certification. Here's how to get started.
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Midwest Region Youth Board Spotlight
Written by the National Youth Board About: The Midwest Region Youth board was established in 2018 with the initial goal of creating, organizing, and putting on its first ever D camp. Since its hard work in successfully running that first D camp the MWR YB has gone on to be the masterminds behind D camp and C camp. The hardworking members of the MWR YB also assist as horse management judges for MWR’s Padawan Rally (a rally designed to be fun and rewarding for new members and/or green mounts). Starting in 2020 and continuing into 2021 members have organized fundraising efforts in order to promote and maintain membership in the…
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Eligibility & Registration for USPC Festival Championships 2021
What you need to know about qualifying and registering for Championships at the USPC Festival 2021 presented by SSG Riding Gloves, sponsored by State Line Tack.
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Pony Club Member Spotlight: Laura
Meet Laura! Laura is a D-2 certified member with Western Reserve Pony Club. She and her appaloosa gelding, Walter, compete in eventing, dressage, and show jumping! Laura is a proud USPC member, and says that Pony Club has shaped her into the great rider and horse woman she is today.
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Pony Club Member Spotlight: Ella
Meet Ella! Ella is a C-1 certified member of the Sierra Gold Pony Club in the Sierra Pacific region. Her and her Irish Sport Horse, Zelda compete in eventing, dressage and show jumping. Together they are working towards a C-2 certification!
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NYB: Gaining Opportunities through Pony Club
After living and riding in the Midwest for 22 years, teaching riding lessons at the base of a mountain was not something I experienced every day. Nevertheless, that’s where I found myself in the Summer of 2019. A Pony Club member from my home club, Sharlee Lowe, had been teaching at a Pony Club summer camp in Washington for the past few years—originally through the Visiting Instructor Program—and the club had grown so much in size that it needed another instructor. After a recommendation from Sharlee and some emails with the organizer, I was on a plane to Seattle with my helmet and paddock boots in tow.
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Horse Grooming Tips for Spring Shedding
A grooming pro's top three tips to survive shedding season with your horse.
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Pony Club Member Spotlight: Becca
Meet Becca! Becca is an HB/C certified member of Five Valleys Pony Club in the Big Sky region. She is also a USPC life member, serves as the co-RIC of Big Sky region, and teaches lessons with her Pony Club, all while studying in Physician Assistants school!
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NYB: Finding the Silver Lining
The first time I had taken a national certification I was 12 years old. It rained the entire weekend and made the arenas a sloppy mess. There were 13 C3 candidates and none of them passed. At that age I had never really experienced this type of failure.
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