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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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Jessica Flores
United States Pony Club Marketing Department sits down with Pony Club Member Jessica Flores. Jessica is involved in many Pony Club activities and leadership roles, including the National Youth Board.
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NYB: The Importance of Sportsmanship
Good sportsmanship is a very important thing to learn, and helps make our competitions, our communities, and even our everyday lives so much better. A large part of being a Pony Club member is learning to be a good sport no matter the outcom
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NYB Alumni Spotlight: Alex McKinley
Alex McKinley is a B-Traditional member of Orchard Hill Pony Club in the Great Lakes Region. Having participated in countless rallies, upper level regional clinics, championships, and Regional Youth Board events, Alex is no stranger to Pony Club and its opportunities.
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NYB: A DIY “SHOO FLY” SPRAY RECIPE!!
Summer is coming fast and will be here before you know it! Learn how to make your own fly spray with this simple recipe!
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NYB: Equipment Needed to get Started in Pony Club
When joining Pony Club, it can be easy to get overwhelmed with required equipment checklists, apparel choices, and other useful materials. Luckily, the National Youth Board has created a checklist for basic items that new members will need to succeed in Pony Club!
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NYB: Developing Professional Skills Through Pony Club
Pony Club has helped me to progress in both my riding and horse management skills, but has also offered me plenty of opportunities to advance in other aspects of my life. Most significantly, Pony Club has handed me all the tools necessary to succeed in both my academic and professional pursuits
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Service: The Foundation of the National Youth Board
Written by the National Youth Board Every year, the fourteen members of the National Youth Board gather at the United States Pony Club’s Annual Convention to brainstorm the next year’s plans as well as to serve the equine community around the area. While this past year has been unique to say the least, the National Youth Board rose to the occasion during these crazy times and not only participated in one service project during convention, but fourteen. Though the USPC Annual Convention was held via Zoom, NYB members were asked to give back in their local communities and rose to the occasion. National Youth Board Chair, Olivia Crespo chose to…
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NYB: Finding the Silver Lining
The first time I had taken a national certification I was 12 years old. It rained the entire weekend and made the arenas a sloppy mess. There were 13 C3 candidates and none of them passed. At that age I had never really experienced this type of failure.