Tips From Pony Club Pros
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Pasture Perils
For some horses, pasture grass creates weight management challenges and may trigger painful health conditions. Learn more about what kinds of conditions can arise and tips for managing pastures to mitigate the conditions.
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Brush Up on Bonding
Grooming isn’t just for getting your horse clean and for keeping his skin, coat, and hooves healthy. It is also a bonding experience with your horse that can strengthen your relationship in and out of the saddle. Get some expert tips to help you turn grooming time into a treat for your horse.
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Preparing for Your H-B Certification
Taking a national-level certification requires a step up in knowledge and ability from local-level testings, and preparing for a national certification requires dedication. Get great tips for prepping for the national-level H-B certification.
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Beyond the Bellyache: Your Guide to Colic Prevention
Colic is a worry for most horse owners. Learn about what colic is, how to spot it, and what you can do to help prevent it with tips from the pros at Triple Crown Nutrition.
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Equine Sedation: A Comprehensive Guide for Horse Owners
This article on equine sedation, courtesy of the experts at Zoetis Equine, provides horse owners with a comprehensive guide for what to expect, pre- and post-sedation, as well as during, and explains the three types of sedatives available to give to horses.
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Advice After the A Certification from Pony Club Members Austin Skeens and Anna Erickson
In Pony Club, once a member has successfully passed the C-2 Horse Management (HM) certification, they may begin their journey towards national-level certifications, cumulating in what many may view as the ultimate achievement, the A certification. The A certification is the ultimate test of riding capabilities and knowledge. Two A-certified riders provided their insight into the process.
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The Importance of Being an Intern in Many Horse-Related Careers, and Beyond
In honor of National Intern Day, we wanted to share the importance of being an intern when you are headed out into a future career, whether it’s in the horse industry or beyond. It’s an invaluable experience to learn a lot and to get hands-on experience. We are sharing the experiences and tips from one staff member in the USPC National Office, our current marketing intern at the National Office, and also our current Marketing Director.
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Dear Ema: Preparing for Certifications, Rider Burnout, Staying Motivated, and Jumping Exercises
This column from Ema Klugman, brought to you by Ride iQ, features how to prepare for a C-3 certification test; dealing with burnout as an equestrian; staying motivated to ride, especially in the winter; how to support a would-be professional, and trying new jumping exercises, including with poles.
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Help Your Horse Shed
Horses shed their coat twice a year—in the spring and fall. During this process, the next season’s coat is growing simultaneously. Check out some tips for helping your horse shed.
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Dear Ema: Getting the A USPC Certification, Getting the Most Out of Pony Club, and Eventing and Dressage Issues
This column from Ema Klugman, brought to you by Ride iQ, will now be featured on the Pony Club Blog, with this month’s topics discussing whether to get an A Certification from Pony Club, getting the most out of Pony Club membership, how to fix jumping issues in Eventing, and relaxing a horse in Dressage.
