Slices of Life
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Summer Stress for Horseback Riders
Often times, we are our own worst enemy. Check out this post written by NYB member Maddie Gibbs on how you can tackle this type of stress that comes from working with horses.
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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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Meet Kerrits Junior Designer Contest Winner Sophie Wayner
Meet Sophie Wayner, the winner of the Kerrits Junior Designer Contest just for Pony Club.
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Using the Pony Club Experience to Enhance Your College Essay
Writing about your experiences in Pony Club can help create a strong impression with the school of your dreams. Here are some tips to craft a great college essay.
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Make Your Dream Career a Reality with the AHP Student Media Award
For aspiring journalists who love horses, American Horse Publications (AHP) offers a leg up on a career in equine media through the AHP Student Award Program.
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Pony Club Leads Andie Sue Roth to Paralympic Dreams
Andie Sue Roth’s Pony Club experience helped prepare her to compete in front of international paralympic dressage judges.
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Homemade Horse Treats for the Holidays
Follow our recipe to whip up a batch of horse cookies for your favorite pony.
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No Stirrups November for Intermediate Riders
In order to ride without stirrups at a rising trot, you must develop your balance plus enough strength in your core and legs. This takes regular weekly practice. Riding without stirrups has many great benefits. It will build your leg strength, increase suppleness, and help you develop a secure and independent seat, which is a goal of all riding disciplines.
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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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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.
