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National Level Certification Members Get a Leg Up on Championships

May 7, 2021 Pony Club I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News, Instruction, Special Events

USPC members who have earned a national level certification may be eligible for Championships without attending a rally. Read on to find out if you are eligible!

Eligibility & Registration for USPC Festival Championships 2021

April 7, 2021 Pony Club I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News, Special Events

What you need to know about qualifying and registering for Championships at the USPC Festival 2021 presented by SSG Riding Gloves, sponsored by State Line Tack.

Virtual Quiz FAQs

February 3, 2021 Pony Club "Say What?" Quiz, Special Events

Pony Club’s Virtual Quiz Rally is coming up soon, on Feb. 27 – 28, 2021. This event offers Pony Club members the opportunity to participate in an interactive and educational[…]

Standards of Proficiency in Pony Club

January 27, 2021 Pony Club Horse Management, I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News, Pony Club Love

Find out how Pony Club members use the Standards of Proficiency to study and prepare for each certification level.

Pony Club Leads Andie Sue Roth to Paralympic Dreams

January 8, 2021 Pony Club Dressage, I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News, In The Spotlight, Pony Club Love, Slices of Life

Andie Sue Roth’s Pony Club experience helped prepare her to compete in front of international paralympic dressage judges.

Virtual Quiz is a Reality

December 16, 2020 Pony Club "Say What?" Quiz, Special Events

Pony Club is hosting a virtual Quiz Rally—here’s how you can participate.

No Stirrups November for Intermediate Riders

November 28, 2020 Pony Club I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News, Pony Club Love, Slices of Life, Tips From Pony Club Pros

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.

No Stirrups November for Beginners

November 27, 2020 Pony Club I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News, Pony Club Love, Slices of Life, Tips From Pony Club Pros

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.

Horse Treat Tips

October 28, 2020 Pony Club Horse Management, I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News, Pony Club Love, Tips From Pony Club Pros

Many people enjoy feeding their horses treats. Treats are a nice way to reward your horse after a ride and can be useful as a training tool. Here are some tips to treat your horse safely.

Tips for Riding a Spooky Horse

October 26, 2020 Pony Club I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News, Pony Club Love, Tips From Pony Club Pros

A calm, effective and confident ride during a spook can help the horse go from being anxious and worried to confident, secure, trusting the rider. Here are some tactics to help a spooky horse.