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Dear Ema: Tough Shows, College or Not, Working Students, and Tips for USPC Championships
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 what to do when training falls apart at a show, whether to go to college or go pro, tips for working students, and how to prep for USPC Championships.
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2024 USPC Festival Mounted Education Features Fun in Numerous Disciplines; Register Now
Mounted clinics during the 2024 USPC Festival Education are scheduled and offer a ton of fun for anyone wanting to try different disciplines. Anyone interested in riding their horse during Festival Mounted Education must register by July 8 at noon. Learn more about what is offered.
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Effective Advocacy for Equestrian Land Access
Advocacy is the act of publicly speaking, writing, or recommending on behalf of or in support of an idea, action, cause, policy, or proposal. It can also be specifically helping someone to achieve their needs related to their rights. Let’s talk about advocating for what your equine community needs and how to do it. For equestrians, access to land, facilities, and trails is a cause to embrace.
- I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News, Instruction, Pony Club Activities, USPC Press Releases, Western Dressage
The United States Pony Clubs Adds New Western Dressage Certification Track
In response to the popularity and growth of Western Dressage, The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. has added a new Western Dressage certification track. The new track allows riders interested in Western Dressage to specialize in this discipline and earn certifications starting at the beginner level (D-2) and progressing up to the intermediate level (C-2).
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Reducing Test Anxiety
Your nerves have kicked in, despite your best attempts to stay calm. You’re now sweating, nauseous, and your heart is racing. You’ve lost all ability to focus. Your mind races as you try to pull the answer out of your brain, but despite all your preparation for your certification, it’s still eluding you. You glance around at all the stares from other testing candidates as they await your answer. The Examiner awaits your answer. Your anxiety has hit full force. Now what?
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The Organizing Nineties for the United States Pony Clubs
During the 1990s, Pony Club published the USPC Manuals of Horsemanship, and the organization prepares for success with a strategic plan for the 21st century.
- Dressage, Eventing, I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News, Instruction, Pony Club Blog, Tips From Pony Club Pros
Path to the Pony Club A: A Team Effort
Achieving an A certification is the highest form of achievement in Pony Club. In this reprint from the Summer 2015 issue of Pony Club News (now Discover USPC magazine), find the personal stories, and tips, from three A-certified members.
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A History of Equestrian Helmet Awareness and Use in the United States
Helmets have become part of nearly every rider's equipment usage every time they ride. But this wasn't always the case, as helmets were once hotly debated. Learn more about the history of helmets in the United States, and the role of the United States Pony Clubs in creating helmet standards.
- Horse Management, Instruction, Pony Club Blog, Safety, Tips From Pony Club Pros, USPC Championships, USPC Festival
Guidelines for Delay, Cancellation, or Disruption of Events Due to Severe Weather or Natural Disaster
The United States Pony Clubs (USPC or Pony Club) does not have a specific set of guidelines for cancellation or delay of events/activities due to all of the different geographic areas and potential weather issues across the country. However, the Safety Committee has compiled these tips and resources to aid leaders in determining what steps to take during inclement weather or a natural disaster.
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Horse Management Rule Changes for 2023
With a new year comes changes in the rules for all disciplines, including Horse Management. Check out this blog to find the highlights of some of the changes and new information specifically for Horse Management.
