Instruction
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Help Your Horse Shed
Horses shed their coat twice a year—in the spring and fall. During this process, the next season’s coat is growing simultaneously. Check out some tips for helping your horse shed.
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Dear Ema: Getting the A USPC Certification, Getting the Most Out of Pony Club, and Eventing and Dressage Issues
This column from Ema Klugman, brought to you by Ride iQ, will now be featured on the Pony Club Blog, with this month’s topics discussing whether to get an A Certification from Pony Club, getting the most out of Pony Club membership, how to fix jumping issues in Eventing, and relaxing a horse in Dressage.
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From Unfit to Fit: Basic Conditioning for the Riding Horse
Conditioning is the process of getting a horse or pony fit. It's important to understand how to condition your horse properly to keep them healthy and avoid injury. Learn more about the conditioning process and all the elements that go into it.
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The United States Pony Clubs Expands Educational Opportunities Through the Acquisition of Allpony; All Horse Enthusiasts Are Welcome
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) has acquired the award-winning website Allpony.com, an online platform where horse lovers can learn all about horses, riding, and horse care. Anyone can explore Allpony, which offers dozens of educational courses and interactive games and quizzes, along with printables.
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Horse Management is Calling: Becoming a Pony Club Judge
Learn what’s involved in becoming a USPC Horse Management Judge and how the process works.
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United States Pony Clubs Announces Safety Updates Related to Helmets, Stirrups, and Body Protection Vests
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) announced changes to its safety policies and tack allowances that involve helmets, body protection vests, and stirrups. These changes affect all USPC participating members and members participating in a Pony Club event from another organization, such as during an international exchange. Learn more about the changes that go into effect January 1, 2025.
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Dancing with a Western Flair
Now available as a USPC certification track, Western Dressage offers benefits for every horse and every rider. Learn how you can get started, and how to offer it in your club/center program.
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Becoming a United States Pony Clubs National Examiner
Have you ever wondered how a National Examiner (NE) got their job? Or have you ever thought about becoming one yourself or striving to reach that level during your Pony Club journey?
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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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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.