National Youth Board
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Keeping Horses Warm in the Winter
The weather is getting chillier, and with that comes the debate on whether or not to blanket your horse. Here we have some tips on how to help you determine if your horse would benefit from a blanket.
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“Spooky Season” with Horses
As the weather changes, so do horses' attitudes. Crisp fall air brings out the spunk in most horses, and learning to manage their newfound energy can be difficult. Check out some ways to handle spooky season with horses.
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Serving Your Community: Lessons from Pony Club
A National Youth Board member shares her experiences of how Pony Club has helped her think about community service and how to help other Pony Club members.
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Deciding to Serve as a USPC National Youth Board Member
Meet Gillian W., a USPC member of 14 years who talks about why she joined the National Youth Board, and why other members should consider it as well. It's a worthwhile experience reserved for a few select Pony Club members at a time.
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National Youth Board Spotlight: Gillian Warner
Meet 2022 USPC National Youth Board member Gillian Warner.
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Get Organized at the Barn
Follow these tips from the USPC National Youth Board to get organized for the busy riding season ahead.
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Cold Weather Riding Exercises
Stay safe in the cold this winter and enjoy these cold weather riding tips and exercises from the USPC National Youth Board.
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NYB: Reasons to take the H-A/H-HM Testing
Written by Elizabeth Larson Since the start of the new year is often when we make decisions about our goals for the year, I want to encourage you to include the H-A/H-HM test as one of your ambitions! Here a few of many reasons to take your H-A/H-HM this coming year. I completed this test three years ago during my first semester of college. You got this! You already have teaching experience. To the best of my knowledge, the teaching, longing and bandaging are some of the most commonly-failed sections of the H-A test. Since the longing and bandaging are objectively easier skills to sharpen months leading up to the…
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NYB: Visiting Instructor Program
Written by Alex McKinley The Visiting Instructor program is an amazing opportunity offered through Pony Club that is often not known or taken advantage of. I have had many amazing experiences in the program that I would love to share, as well as how to get involved. I first got involved in 2017. Although this year was much different and I did not get to go to any camps this year, I was still able to stay involved by teaching more in my region and continuing to be an examiner. Since I first got involved, I was able to travel to many different regions to share my knowledge with other…
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Pony Club Alumnus Spotlight: Kat Drake
Written by NYB Member Elizabeth Larson Horsemanship and sportsmanship are central to the Pony Club experience. To build these skills, you’ll also develop time management, communication and professionalism. You’ll find these skills handy throughout your adult life! Today I want to introduce you to Kat Drake, a 2018 Academy of Achievement inductee. She is a graduate H from the Portola Valley Pony Club who now serves as the head of computational biology at Verily Life Sciences. “I’ve had a few conversations recently in my professional biotech career about how to develop someone into a leader — the consensus has been “it’s really hard,” but I’ve also received feedback such as…
