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Equine Sedation: A Comprehensive Guide for Horse Owners
This article on equine sedation, courtesy of the experts at Zoetis Equine, provides horse owners with a comprehensive guide for what to expect, pre- and post-sedation, as well as during, and explains the three types of sedatives available to give to horses.
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Ride Into Learning: Allpony.com Launches New Educational Courses for Learners of All Ages and Experience Levels
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) is pleased to announce the release of eight new interactive online courses on the Allpony platform — designed for horse lovers of all ages. These offerings expand USPC’s commitment to delivering top-quality, expert-developed education on horsemanship, safety, and horse care and well-being. USPC’s well-known curriculum has shaped generations of capable and responsible equestrians for more than 70 years.
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How to Hot Towel a Horse
With cold weather here in many places across the United States, and cold weather soon to be here to stay in other places, there’s a great grooming technique for keeping our horses clean when bathing is not an option. Learn more from grooming expert Liv Gude in this how-to article.
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How Horse Well-Being is Embedded in the United States Pony Clubs’ Curriculum
The United States Pony Clubs (USPC or Pony Club) has long been recognized as the premier educator of young horse people, focusing on exemplary horse care and exceptional horse management. Aligning with other horse organizations to promote and ensure horse well-being within the USPC organization, a team of horse professionals, including two equine veterinarians, was established as the USPC Horse Welfare and Social License Task Force. One of the results of this task force was the development of a horse well-being framework to incorporate into the USPC community and, eventually, into USPC curriculum. Learn more about the five domains of horse well-being and how they impact the Pony Club curriculum.
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Exercises for Improving Rider Strength in the Saddle
Regardless of your riding or competition goals, time in the saddle is always time well spent. If you’re looking to improve your balance and strength, try adding these simple exercises into your routine.
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Advice After the A Certification from Pony Club Members Austin Skeens and Anna Erickson
In Pony Club, once a member has successfully passed the C-2 Horse Management (HM) certification, they may begin their journey towards national-level certifications, cumulating in what many may view as the ultimate achievement, the A certification. The A certification is the ultimate test of riding capabilities and knowledge. Two A-certified riders provided their insight into the process.
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Caring for Pasture-Kept Horses
Each area of the country has a different climate and different ways of keeping horses, along with their own unique challenges. Whether your horse lives outside full-time or is turned out daily, time out in the pasture provides mental and physical benefits. Learn more about the various parts of care that needs to be considered for pasture-kept horses.
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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.
