Tips From Pony Club Pros
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Senior Horse Care Dos and Don’ts
Older horses require adjustments to their feeding program and special management as their needs change over time. It can be tricky to determine the right combination of feed and care for them, particularly if they have digestion challenges, poor teeth, or lameness issues. If you’re feeding a senior horse, you’ll want to avoid these common mistakes.
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Developing a Rider Position from D to A
This article, by Asia Thayer, a USPC National Examiner, walks rider through the progression through USPC riding test expectations, with a focus on developing seat position.
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Good Grooming Goals: Get Your Horse Ready for a Rally or Horse Show
This Good Grooming Goals article from Shapley's, the official grooming products sponsor of USPC, discusses how to take care of your horse day-to-day in order to be ready when it comes time for a rally or horse show.
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Three Exercises to Improve Seat Awareness
This article, an excerpt from The Athletic Equestrian by Sally Batton with Christina Keim, provides three exercises to help riders improve their seat awareness.
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Horse Feed Stall Fixes for Pony Club Events
Melissa Dabadie, Chief Horse Management Judge, offers some tips on how to get your feed stalls set up in an organized manner.
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20 Tips on Turnout and Turnback Inspections and the Horse Inspection
Melissa Danadie, Chief Horse Management Judge, offers tips and tricks to help make turnout, turnback, and horse inspections a breeze.
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Tips on Show Preparation and Competition Nerves
With show season ramping up for the year, NYB member Ruth Rosendaul shares some tips for how to be prepared and combat competition nerves.
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Good Grooming Goals: Dealing with Rain Rot
Learn all about rain rot in horses, including how to treat and prevent this skin condition.
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Top 5 Rally Tips from a U.S. Pony Clubs Chief Horse Management Judge
Chief Horse Management Judge (CHMJ) Melissa Dabadie offers five tips so you can avoid common mistakes when going to a U.S. Pony Clubs rally.
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Secrets of Successful Rally Organizers
Long-time Pony Club volunteer Sandy Wright shares her best advice for running a rally.
