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Special Events at the 2026 USPC Festival
The countdown to Festival is heating up! As you are planning and preparing for your trip, here are some special events at the 2026 USPC Festival that you won’t want to miss.
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Preparing for Your H-B Certification
Taking a national-level certification requires a step up in knowledge and ability from local-level testings, and preparing for a national certification requires dedication. Get great tips for prepping for the national-level H-B certification.
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USPC Festival Returns This July, Offering Unmatched Equestrian Education For All and USPC Championships Across Eight Disciplines
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) is pleased to be hosting the 2026 USPC Festival this summer, to be held July 13–19, at the iconic Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky.
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Preview the Mounted Clinic Lineup for the 2026 USPC Festival
What’s the most fun you can have on horseback? If you sign up to attend the 2026 USPC Festival Education sessions, you will discover that it is the mounted clinics at Festival. Enjoy this preview of the scheduled mounted clinics and start planning your learning experience today.
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2026 USPC Festival Education Preview
The plans for 2026 USPC Festival Education are more exciting than ever. This summer, you’re invited to join Pony Club members from across the country for a week of riding, learning, and fun with friends at the 2026 USPC Festival, July 13–19, 2026.
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Riding a New Horse
Whether you take regular lessons, are searching for your next mount, are borrowing a horse, or participate in a “catch ride” formatted competition program, riding a variety of horses is what makes a rider well-rounded. Check out these tips for riding a new horse.
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Get the Most from Riding in a Clinic
Riding in a clinic can be an invaluable educational experience, offering a chance to learn new techniques and access to a higher level of instruction, while boosting confidence and skills. Follow these tips to get the most from riding in a clinic.
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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.
