Pony Club Love
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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!
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Pony Club Member Spotlight: Tai!
Meet Tai! Tai is a C-1 member of the Amwell Valley Hound Pony Club in the New Jersey Region. He and his gelding, Saracchi, do Dressage together. He also events on his TB, Leopold. Tai has big goals of making it to the olympics one day!
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NYB: National Youth Board Member Spotlight: Emily H.
Hi There! My name is Emily H. I am a member of the Roanoke Valley Pony Club in the Old Dominion Region. I am a C-2 HM and C-1 Western, but I also have certifications in Dressage, Hunt Seat, and Eventing. I am currently working towards my HB and C-2 riding certifications. I am very active in my region. I compete in rallies (which are TONS of fun), volunteer at shows, and sit as Chair of my region’s Regional Youth Council. Ever since joining Pony Club in January of 2017, I had dreamed of being an NYB member with hopes to further serve my Pony Club community. And my dream…
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Annual Fund Inspiration
Meet some of the donors who support the USPC Annual Fund, and find out why they give.
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NYB: Say Hello to No Stirrup November
By: Emily Harris It is finally November, which means we are getting very close to the end of the year. There are so many things to look forward to, but every equestrian knows what the month of November means. I am pretty sure it has been forgotten who started No Stirrups November in the first place, but it has impacted riders across the nation. In preparation for “No Stirrup November” we want to share some tips with you to make sure that you are prepared and ready to go stirrupless when you go to take up the challenge. Tip 1: Wear Comfortable Clothes. Wearing comfortable clothes while going stirrupless is…
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NYB: Winter Barn Prep: How to Prep your Ponies and Facilities for the Cold
With winter just around the corner, or maybe even here in some states, it is important to make sure your ponies, your barn, and even you are ready for the cold! While winter looks different all around the country, here are some tips on how you can be ready for these frigid, snowy months!
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Pony Club Awards & Opportunities
In addition to certifications and rallies, Pony Club members can apply for a variety of awards, recognition, grants and opportunities. Throughout the year, it’s good to be aware of what might be relevant to your activities and goals.
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NYB: Member Spotlight: Madison Ritsch
Madison Ritsch is a C-2/H-B from the Eagle River Pony Club in the Rocky Mountain Region and has been a member of the USPC since 2013. Throughout her time in Pony Club, Madison has competed in a countless number of rallies, two championships, has taught at the Rocky Mountain Region Annual Horse Management Clinic and was awarded the USPC Jubilee Scholarship in 2019. She currently sits on the Marketing Committee of the National Youth Board and serves as the Social Media Coordinator. Madison is currently a junior at the University of Colorado Boulder where she is studying Aerospace Engineering and Computer Science. Outside of the classroom, she is the president…
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NYB: Expanding Your Pin Collection
By Rachel Rozenboom Looking to find ways to expand your pony club pin collection and show your pride for this organization? National Youth Board members Brooke Decant, and Rachel Rozenboom have worked together this month to help culminate a helpful list of ways you can grow your United States Pony Club pin collection and demonstrate your love for this wonderful organization. Scramble Teams! We all love being on a rally team with our friends, but this tip not only helps you find different pins, but also helps expand the bounds of your friendships within USPC. Scramble teams can easily be done both at a regional level and at championships. With…