Pony Club Blog
All posts of this category were published on the Pony Club Blog for members and nonmembers to enjoy and learn from.
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Taking Your Horse’s Vital Signs
Do you know how to take your horse's temperature, pulse, and respiration (TPR)? This is especially important for monitoring the overall health and wellbeing of your horse. Learn the steps to taking TPR and just how much insight they can give on your horse.
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Pony Club Creating Global Connections Through International Experiences
National Youth Board member Gillian shares her experience with how she connected with an international student, and how Pony Club can open the doors to cultivating international experiences.
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Member Spotlight: Kensey D.
This Pony Club Member Spotlight features Kensey D., a C-1 member from the Bay Leaf Pony Club in the Sunshine Region, who focuses on Eventing and loves to trail ride.
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How to Fold a Horse Blanket
Learn how to fold a horse blanket with this quick and easy method from Cat Hill and Emma Ford, authors of The Kid's Guide to Horsemanship and Grooming.
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Keeping Horses Warm in the Winter
The weather is getting chillier, and with that comes the debate on whether or not to blanket your horse. Here we have some tips on how to help you determine if your horse would benefit from a blanket.
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Grooming Expert Cat Hill and Julia Magsam, one of the stars of the USPC Documentary
Pony Club Podcast cohosts Sarah Evers Conrad and Megan Scharfenberg interview grooming expert Cat Hill, the cofounder and former DC of Finger Lakes Pony Club. After that interview, be inspired by Julia Magsam's journey as a youth through Pony Club. This month's episode is brought to you by Delaware Valley University.
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Center Highlight: Iron Horse Riding Academy Pony Club Riding Center
This Center Highlight features Iron Horse Riding Academy, a Pony Club Riding Center in the Oregon Region. Learn more about some of their favorite activities and what advice they have for other clubs and centers.
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U.S. Pony Clubs Members Share How They Celebrate Halloween
This year, members of the United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC, or Pony Club) submitted their photos to showcase how they celebrate Halloween with their horse or their club/center as part of the Pony Club Halloween Photo Contest. Enjoy their entries here.
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“Spooky Season” with Horses
As the weather changes, so do horses' attitudes. Crisp fall air brings out the spunk in most horses, and learning to manage their newfound energy can be difficult. Check out some ways to handle spooky season with horses.
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Serving Your Community: Lessons from Pony Club
A National Youth Board member shares her experiences of how Pony Club has helped her think about community service and how to help other Pony Club members.
