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No Stirrups November for Beginners
No-Stirrups November is trending right now. Are you ready to give it a try? The benefits of riding without stirrups include strong legs, suppleness, and a more secure and independent seat. It’s also good to practice riding without stirrups so that you’ll be prepared in case you lose a stirrup while riding.
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The Challenge of a Catch Ride
Pony Club teaches us many things; things like, how to tighten a girth, wrap a standing bandage, or sit in a basic, balanced position. Pony Club shapes us to become better riders, better friends, and better sportsmen and horsemen. Pony Club gives us the foundation to become amazing instructors, teachers, and trainers. And Pony Club most of all sets us up for immense success as riders.
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Pony Club has a Membership for Everyone
Pony Club offers a variety of membership types—here’s a guide to where it all begins.
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Regional Youth Board Spotlight: Lake Shore Region
The Lake Shore Region Youth Board provides annual scholarships for the benefit of its members. The scholarships range from specific disciplines to camps offered by the Youth Board and region, as well as a specific scholarship for members aged 25 and above. During Festival years, scholarship funds are rearranged to offer multiple awards for Championships and Festival, both unmounted and mounted, which significantly reduce the cost of registration. Members can apply for multiple awards but may only receive one. All the scholarships are funded by the silent auction the the Youth Board runs at the regional Quiz rally in March. The baskets in the auction are entirely donated by clubs…
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All About the USPC Annual Fund
Find out what the USPC Annual Fund does, why it makes a difference for every Pony Club member, and how you can contribute.
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Horse Treat Tips
Many people enjoy feeding their horses treats. Treats are a nice way to reward your horse after a ride and can be useful as a training tool. Here are some tips to treat your horse safely.
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Tips for Riding a Spooky Horse
A calm, effective and confident ride during a spook can help the horse go from being anxious and worried to confident, secure, trusting the rider. Here are some tactics to help a spooky horse.
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Behind The Flash Teamwork Award
Each year the United States Pony Clubs presents the Flash Teamwork Award. Learn how and why this award was founded.
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Your Amazon Purchase Can Support Pony Club
Did you know that every time you shop on AmazonSmile, you can also be making a donation to The United States Pony Clubs? It’s simple—here's how!
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Tips for Applying Pony Club to the Common Application
Pony Club teaches study skills, time management and leadership abilities—here's how to include that experience on your college applications.
