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Key Organizations Sign Historic Commitment to Equestrian Multi-Sport
The Pony Club International Alliance (PCIA) and the International Pentathlon Association (IPA) have signed an agreement to work together to develop, promote, and manage equestrian multi-sport.
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Pony Club Announces Partnership Opportunities
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) invites the equestrian community to partner with Pony Club in 2025 and beyond. We've got a lot of options, including customized sponsorship opportunities.
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Cold Weather Grooming Tips
Grooming your horse in the winter takes a little more elbow grease than in summer. The routine and grooming steps are the same, but you must account for longer hair and no option to bathe if it’s too cold where you live. However, there are ways to deep-clean your fuzzy horse in cold weather.
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70 Years Strong: The United States Pony Clubs’ Impact on the Horse World
October 31, 2024 (Lexington, KY) — Over the past seven decades, the United States Pony Clubs (USPC) has served more than 175,000 members and counting. For many, Pony Club is the start of lifelong involvement with horses. But the impact of the United States Pony Clubs over 70 years extends far beyond the barn. In addition to horse care and riding, the Pony Club program teaches important life skills and values, including teamwork, leadership, service, stewardship, and dedication. Even more than that, it is a passion and a way of life for anyone who has been involved. Officially founded on February 24, 1954, to teach safe riding and the proper…
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Top Tips to Set Your New Foal Up for Success
Never forget that your veterinary team is always your first line of help to ensure your foal's health and well-being, and it takes a village to raise a happy, healthy equine family member. The tips and insights in this blog can be referenced as a care guide for your foal in his first 6 months of life, specifically in months 2 to 6.
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How to Change Your Horse’s Nutrition to Suit Workload
Horses spend 10 to 17 hours grazing daily, and good horse management reflects a similar set-up. Horses should have access to forage (hay and grass) for most of the day. All forages, no matter how nice, are going to be deficient in some nutrients.
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Equestrian Body Protectors Guide
Understand the difference between safety vests, back protectors, and air vests and choose the best type for your needs with this guide to equestrian body protectors.
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How to Score Your Horse’s Body Condition
Any time of year is a great time to body condition score your horses and ponies and evaluate if you should make any important diet and management changes so that your horse is as healthy and fit as he can be.
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Nutrition for the Working Senior Horse
It’s no surprise that our horses are living longer and staying more active than ever before. The combination of progressive veterinary care, parasite control, improved dental management, and nutritionally advanced feeds have made it possible for many horses to live well into their 30s.
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The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. Awards 2024 Scholarships to Members
In 2024, USPC has awarded a total of $7,500 in college scholarships to seven Pony Club members. Read more about the scholarships available and this year's recipients.
