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Pony Club Alumnus Spotlight: Kat Drake
Written by NYB Member Elizabeth Larson Horsemanship and sportsmanship are central to the Pony Club experience. To build these skills, you’ll also develop time management, communication and professionalism. You’ll find these skills handy throughout your adult life! Today I want to introduce you to Kat Drake, a 2018 Academy of Achievement inductee. She is a graduate H from the Portola Valley Pony Club who now serves as the head of computational biology at Verily Life Sciences. “I’ve had a few conversations recently in my professional biotech career about how to develop someone into a leader — the consensus has been “it’s really hard,” but I’ve also received feedback such as…
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Homemade Horse Treats for the Holidays
Follow our recipe to whip up a batch of horse cookies for your favorite pony.
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Virtual Quiz is a Reality
Pony Club is hosting a virtual Quiz Rally—here’s how you can participate.
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Pony Club Partnerships: Better Together
Learn more about Pony Club’s affiliate partner program and all the benefits it provides.
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NYB Spotlight: Jessica and Brittany Flores
Jessica Flores and Brittany Flores have long shared memories and experiences together, being twins that were always both interested in horses and involved in the USPC. However, their NYB experience together was one of the most memorable and best ones yet.
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Winter Health Hazards for Horses
A Pony Club vet's advice to keep your horse healthy this winter, whatever the weather brings.
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Member Spotlight: Lindsey Savoy
My name is Lindsey Savoy, and I'm a C-1 member of Oregon Trail Pony Club from the Oregon Region. I was invited to an unmounted Pony Club meeting by a friend, Grace Emerson, when I was in fourth grade, and joined that night.
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No Stirrups November for Intermediate Riders
In order to ride without stirrups at a rising trot, you must develop your balance plus enough strength in your core and legs. This takes regular weekly practice. Riding without stirrups has many great benefits. It will build your leg strength, increase suppleness, and help you develop a secure and independent seat, which is a goal of all riding disciplines.
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Regional Youth Board Spotlight: Great Lakes Region
The Junior Leadership Council of the Great Lakes Region is currently composed of members ranging from the unrated level to the HA level. The JLC aims to increase communication between the Regional Board and its members, while providing member insight and bringing forward new ideas for future GLR activities. The JLC and Regional board benefit from their biannual meetings, where they discuss regional and club events which allows for feedback to the Regional Board directly from the members.
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No Stirrups November for Beginners
No-Stirrups November is trending right now. Are you ready to give it a try? The benefits of riding without stirrups include strong legs, suppleness, and a more secure and independent seat. It’s also good to practice riding without stirrups so that you’ll be prepared in case you lose a stirrup while riding.
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