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7 Facts About the USEA Eventing Coaches Program
Did you know that the USEA has a program dedicated to the education and certification of eventing coaches? The USEA Eventing Coaches Program (ECP) was designed to ensure that the sport of eventing continues to be taught at the highest standard. Whether you’re a rider looking for a certified coach or a professional considering certification, here are eight key facts you should know about the program.
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The Importance of Hydration
Keeping your horse hydrated is critical to your horse's health, and to his performance abilities. Learn more about the importance of hydration.
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Exercises for Improving Rider Strength in the Saddle
Regardless of your riding or competition goals, time in the saddle is always time well spent. If you’re looking to improve your balance and strength, try adding these simple exercises into your routine.
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United States Pony Clubs Announces 2026 Partnership Opportunities
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) invites the horse industry to partner with Pony Club in 2026. The United States Pony Clubs is the largest equine educational organization in North America teaching horse care, safe horsemanship, and riding, along with valuable life skills, such as teamwork, leadership, and responsibility. Members of all ages ride horses and ponies of all breeds and sizes in nearly a dozen English and Western disciplines. By partnering with Pony Club, you help your brand stand out while reaching a broad community of equestrians, from the beginning rider to experienced professionals.
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Time to Be Aware of Screwworm and How It Could Impact the Horse Industry
New World Screwworm (NWS) continues to creep towards the United States border from Mexico. On September 21, 2025, Mexico’s National Service of Agro-Alimientary Health, Safety, and Quality (SENASICA) confirmed the detection of New World Screwworm less than 70 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border. New World Screwworms are parasitic fly larvae that burrow into the flesh of animals and humans, causing painful, often deadly infestations. It's important for horse owners to be aware of this pest, and to know the plan set by the United States Department of Agriculture if it reaches the United States.
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Dr. Marty Whitehouse Riney, Pony Club Alum: Finding Her Work-Life Balance
By all accounts, Dr. Marty Whitehouse Riney is doing the impossible—and making it look effortless. A mother of two young girls, owner of MWR Equine Dentistry LLC and co-owner of Nicholasville Road Animal Hospital, Marty begins each day before dawn tending to the menagerie of animals—including, but not limited to, two leopard geckos and a miniature donkey—on the six-acre Central Kentucky farm she shares with her husband, Tom. In between work and family time, she nurtures a lifelong passion for eventing. It’s a lifestyle that requires intention, flexibility and no small amount of hustle—but for Marty, it’s also deeply fulfilling. Read more about Dr. Riney's journey from Pony Club until…
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2025 PCIA Mounted Games Exchange Recap
The United States Pony Clubs was proud to field a team of five for the PCIA Mounted Games Exchange, held July 27–August 11, 2025. Teams included the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom as the host, and featured competition along with a cultural experience for attendees.
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Member Spotlight: Lyla Stotler
Check out this Pony Club Member Spotlight, brought to you by Kentucky Performance Products, featuring Lyla Stotler, a Mounted Games rider from Casanova-Warrenton Pony Club in the Virginia Region. Learn about her future goals and her favorite Pony Club memory.
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Audrina McCall: For the Love of Ponies
When Pony Club member Audrina McCall made her Pony Finals debut at 8 years old in 2023, she was the youngest rider in the Green Pony Hunters division—and she was riding the oldest pony: New Moon, aka Willie. “He was 17 years old and only had one eye; he was a pony everyone said would never qualify for Pony Finals, Audrina said. Read more about Audrina's story, as originally published by Sidelines magazine.
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Hot Weather Horse Care
Riding and caring for horses in hot weather comes with its own set of challenges. Follow these hot weather horse care tips tips to beat the heat and keep everyone safe and healthy.
