Tetrathlon
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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 Tetrathlon Fan Annie Rogers and Youth Member Tori Lubov and Mom Magda
Pony Club Podcast cohosts Sarah Evers Conrad and Megan Scharfenberg interview Annie Rogers, a Pony Club graduate with a special love of Tetrathlon, and Tori and Magda Lubov, a mother/daughter Instagramming Duo. This month's episode is brought to you by Stoneleigh-Burnham School and supported by Kentucky Equine Research.
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Discover New Activities and Disciplines with Pony Club
Are you looking to mix up your Pony Club activities? There are plenty of Pony Club activities that don't have to be mounted! Check out some suggestions for learning something new.
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Ride & Shine During the Member Showcase at USPC Festival 2021
Join us for the USPC Festival 2021 Competitor Party and Member Showcase—here’s what you need to know to take part.
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Festival is Coming! Tetrathlon Multitaskers!
Are you an overachiever? Run, swim, ride and shoot? Qualify for Pony Club Tetrathlon at Championships in Kentucky this Festival 2017! Basic Info: Qualify at your Regional Rally (or a neighboring region’s rally) and meet the following criteria: Fine Print: • Age as of January 1, 2017, certification as of closing date of qualifying rally. Entrant must have competed in the qualifying rally at the certification required for that division/discipline. • All Championships Competitors must be in compliance with USPC Policy #1002, Member in Good Standing. • C3, B/H-A/A competitors are invited to compete with the permission of the RS
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International Tetrathlon Exchange Recap
Each year Pony Club offers international exchanges in many disciplines. Most recently there was a Tetrathlon Exchange held in Ireland. Team member Jessica Pieracci (H-B, Golden Hills Pony Club in the Middle California Region) shared her experience in a great recap of the trip! For more information on ALL of the International Exchanges Pony Club offers click HERE. After a week of fun activities such as touring Dublin, Taytos Theme Park, and zip lining, we were ready to start the last leg of our journey—the final competition. Saturday morning we awoke and joined the other countries on the bus with many competitors feeling under the weather and some even feverish.…
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Texting at Championships East 2015
With all the technology available in this day and age it’s easy to get a little overwhelmed with information but this is one service you’ll want to subscribe to during Championships East 2015. Hear all of the late breaking news for Championships East! Everything from last minute changes to competition schedules, find out when and where scores are posted, change of venues, and emergency weather notifications. Make sure to sign-up to for the topics that YOU want to keep up with! Have mom and dad sign up too so they’re in the loop as well. Simply text the appropriate discipline keywords (listed below) to 81010! Shortly after you will receive…
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Championships East is Almost Here!
Look out! From July 22nd to the 26th The Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, VA will be invaded by USPC Championships East. Disciplines include: Eventing, Tetrathlon, Show Jumping, Quiz, Games, Polocrosse, and Dressage (including Western Dressage). The entries are already opened, but don’t miss out, the closing date is MONDAY July 6th at NOON EST. Get your entries in today! Awesome CHMJ, Board Member, and Crazy Sock aficionado, Yvette Seger, did a fabulous webinar regarding Championships East. It can be viewed at this link! There is lots to see and do in Lexington, Virginia including; Natural Bridge, a ghost tour of Lexington, golf, many historic attrations, and the Zoo. For…
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Airs Above Ground- The Flying Change
It is a movement every rider who jumps or does top level dressage wants to achieve. It is also one of the toughest things to train a horse. It is… The Flying Change! The dictionary defines a flying change as a movement where the leading leg is changed in the air without breaking gait. This movement is used across the board from racing, to dressage, eventing, hunters, jumpers, reining, polo, and so on. Horses who perform this movement in competition use it to show collection, precision, balance, and obedience. It is important to note, a flying change should not be trained too early in your training. Your horse must have…
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Warming Up the Older Horse
When getting your horse ready for a show you do conditioning work. You have regular flat days, jumping days, bath days, and rest days. You also have a plan on how to warm your horse up at shows. If it is a new horse to you, you create a new plan. If it is a seasoned competitor, you know the horse has a set routine. The best idea is trial and error. Whatever works for you, may not necessarily be the best for your horse, and vice-versa. Each horse is different. Factors to take into consideration include age, temperament, difficulty level, and discipline. Today we will focus on some ideas…
