Pony Club Activities
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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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Planning for USPC Festival? Catch All of the USPC Festival Features
Staff from the United States Pony Clubs, or USPC, help you plan to attend the 2024 USPC Festival with Festival Features on Instagram.
- Horse Management, Leaders and Volunteers, Pony Club Activities, Safety, USPC Championships, USPC Festival
Be Prepared to Prevent Heat Illness in Horses and People When Summer Temperatures Soar
Prevent heat illness in horses and humans during the summer, use the heat index tool, and use the heat illness training from Pony Club.
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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Grooming Your Horse
When you develop a grooming routine during your daily barn chores and riding, it can be easy to fall into some bad habits or forget about an important step. Here’s a list of mistakes to avoid while grooming your horse and what you can do instead.
- 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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The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. Becomes the 23rd Recipient of the Prestigious Equine Industry Vision Award
The United States Pony Clubs has been honored as the winner of 2024 Equine Industry Vision Award, presented by the American Horse Publications and sponsored by Zoetis Equine.
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Finalists for the 2024 Equine Industry Vision Award Announced
The United States Pony Clubs, and three others, have been named as the top four finalists for the Equine Industry Vision Award. Find out more about this prestigious award.
- Annual Meetings, Leaders and Volunteers, Pony Club Activities, Pony Club Blog, Special Events, USPC Convention
Member Experiences from the 2024 USPC National Youth Congress
USPC members share their experiences from the 2024 USPC National Youth Congress, which was held during the 2024 USPC Convention, Presented by Via Nova Training, and Sponsored by Lincoln Memorial University.
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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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2024 Research Project Fair Recap
The 2024 USPC Research Project Fair saw a record number of participants. Read more about the event and see the placings for this year's projects.
