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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Online Resources for Pony Club Members
Your Pony Club membership offers many ways to learn. In addition to mounted and unmounted meetings with your club or center, you also have access to many educational resources through the Pony Club website.
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Earn Your H-B & H-A: Study Strategies
Pony Club members share their best tips to prep for the H-B and H-A certifications.
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Staying Safe at the 2022 USPC Convention: COVID‐19 Protocols
In keeping with Pony Club’s long‐standing commitment to safety, there will be plenty of procedures in place at the event to make the environment as safe as possible for all attendees.
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Top Level Care in Tokyo
Pony Club graduate and grooming pro Emma Ford shares her experience at the Olympics.
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Earn Your H-B & H-A: In Good Company
H-A and H-B members share their best tips to prepare for these certifications with the help of many talented experts, resources, clinics, preps, peers and more.
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See the City of Mermaids with Pony Club
If you’re coming to the 2022 USPC Convention, there’s plenty to see and do in Norfolk. Learn how to get around, discover what dining experiences Norfolk has to offer, and explore the tours you can take of this historic city while you are in Virginia with USPC and the Old Dominion Region.
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NYB: Gift Giving for Equestrians
By: Madelyn Gibbs Christmas is right around the corner and for many of us, who spend all of their money on horses, gift giving can be a tedious task. However, equestrians also have lots of people to thank during the holiday season! Here are a couple things you can do this season to thank the people who help you the most without breaking the bank. Offer grooming services at an upcoming horse show. This one is super easy, and almost everyone can do it. When you have a friend or trainer that needs help at a show, offer to step in! It’s a fun way to make memories and give…
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Save These Dates for the 2022 USPC Convention
As we count down to the 2022 USPC Convention January 26-30, there are a few important deadlines to remember before we see you in Norfolk, Virginia.
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Hay Alternatives & High Fiber Options
This summer’s drought has been devastating to our pastures, reducing hay crops and posing potentially serious horse care management challenges. In general, horses need to consume 1-2% of their body weight in hay every day. Poor pasture quality and quantity can mean fewer calories and nutrients in the hay being harvested, hay shortages and higher costs, so we need to be prepared with good quality fiber alternatives, especially when looking toward the winter months. Luckily, a variety of forage and high fiber options can help.
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NYB: Riding During the Holidays
By: Emily Harris The holidays are a very special time of the year, one that many people look forward to. Since the beginning of the COVID pandemic, we have had to work around all kinds of difficulties. But if you still want to do something this holiday season to make it special, here are some tips to manage your time! Brainstorm and Get Creative Now this is the first step to enjoying your holidays and this is what makes them fun!! Personalize the season to fit you. You may even create new family traditions! Try new holiday colors, stuff stockings for your horses, dress up yourself and your horse in creative…
