Pony Club Love
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A Pony Club Dad’s Love of Horses Passes on to the Next Generation
This touching tribute was sent to us from Talia Bryne-Haber, sharing how her dad's own unique adventures sparked her passion for horses and Pony Club.
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Pony Club Member Spotlight: Mae and Sophie L.
This Pony Club Member Spotlight features two sisters, Mae and Sophie, from Hinkson Valley Pony Club in the Midwest Region.
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Reflections on the USPC Ann Haller Internship at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event
Pony Club member Ruth Rosendaul shares her experiences at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event as the USPC Ann Haller media intern. It was a day to remember and reflect on. Learn how it takes a village for a big international event, for both riders and for those who put on the event.
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Pony Club Member Spotlight: Ashlyn H.
This Pony Club Member Spotlight features Ashlyn H., an 18-year-old C-1 HM and D-3 Eventing from Dune Riders Pony Club in the Lakeshore Region.
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Pony Club Member Spotlight: Peyton D.
This Pony Club Member Spotlight features Peyton D., a 14-year-old D-2 from Cranberry Country Pony Club in Central New England.
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NYB: Gift Giving for Equestrians
By: Madelyn Gibbs Christmas is right around the corner and for many of us, who spend all of their money on horses, gift giving can be a tedious task. However, equestrians also have lots of people to thank during the holiday season! Here are a couple things you can do this season to thank the people who help you the most without breaking the bank. Offer grooming services at an upcoming horse show. This one is super easy, and almost everyone can do it. When you have a friend or trainer that needs help at a show, offer to step in! It’s a fun way to make memories and give…
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NYB: Riding During the Holidays
By: Emily Harris The holidays are a very special time of the year, one that many people look forward to. Since the beginning of the COVID pandemic, we have had to work around all kinds of difficulties. But if you still want to do something this holiday season to make it special, here are some tips to manage your time! Brainstorm and Get Creative Now this is the first step to enjoying your holidays and this is what makes them fun!! Personalize the season to fit you. You may even create new family traditions! Try new holiday colors, stuff stockings for your horses, dress up yourself and your horse in creative…
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Pony Club Member Spotlight: Samantha!
Meet Samantha! Samantha is a C-1 member of the Old Dominion Hounds Pony Club in the Virginia Region. Her and her mare Daisy moved up to Training level eventing this spring, and competed in Pony Club champs this year!
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NYB: Creating Your Own Equine First Aid Kit
By: Grace Mitchinson The equine first aid kit is undoubtedly one of the most important things to have as a rider and Pony Club member. From routinely checking vitals to wound care, your first aid kit will have the tools necessary to treat your horse for any minor ailment. But where should you start? Creating your own equine first aid kit can seem daunting, but here are some tips to help you get started. Start with a sturdy bin. It’s important that your vet kit is large enough to hold all of the required items, and is sturdy enough to last and keep all of your equipment inside clean and…
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Success Story from an H-A
A longtime, nearly a lifetime, goal has come to fruition: I am now an H-A! That orange felt represents that I'm an H-A member of USPC. I passed the oral knowledge test for this level back in 2007. Fourteen years and three attempts later, I passed the B riding to make it a complete H-A, as Willy and I danced in the sand at Second-Level Dressage to complete the B dressage testing. It was a lot of work, but so worth the journey and end result!