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The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. Changes National Events to Offer USPC Festival More Often
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) has made a significant change to its national events offerings for USPC members. Starting in 2024, the United States Pony Clubs will be celebrating USPC Festival every other year in Lexington, Ky., instead of every three years. Festival offers its national championships competition in eight disciplines with open competitions in two of its newest disciplines during the first part of the week. This is followed by more than 50 clinics and workshop sessions taught by Olympians, Pony Club experts, and equine industry professionals.
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Save the Dates for the 2024 USPC Festival
The USPC Festival is an incredibly special event for the United States Pony Clubs (USPC or Pony Club). Held every three years at the iconic Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky., it’s a celebration of the best that Pony Club has to offer with a weeklong schedule of Championships competition, education, and plenty of fun with Pony Club friends and family, and spectators, as well.
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Guidelines for Delay, Cancellation, or Disruption of Events Due to Severe Weather or Natural Disaster
The United States Pony Clubs (USPC or Pony Club) does not have a specific set of guidelines for cancellation or delay of events/activities due to all of the different geographic areas and potential weather issues across the country. However, the Safety Committee has compiled these tips and resources to aid leaders in determining what steps to take during inclement weather or a natural disaster.
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Biosecurity: Trusted Protection, Fast Detection
Biosecurity is one of the most important aspects of taking care of horses. Learn some tips from the experts at Zoetis how you can help protect your horse and the other horses around it through practicing good biosecurity.
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Stable Manager: A Vital Team Member
Learn about the important role of a Stable Manager in Pony Club.
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Exercising Safely in Heat for Horses & Humans
With summer in full swing, here are some good tips from the USPC Safety Committee to remember when riding and working in the heat.
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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 for Preparing for USPC Championships
The countdown to USPC Championships is getting down to the wire. Here are a few tips and tricks to help your preparations go smoothly.
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Horse Grooming Tips for Top Turnout
Professional equine groom Emma Ford offers tips to prepare for Horse Management Turnout Inspection.
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Summer Travel and Conditioning Tips
Plan ahead for safe horse hauling in the heat, and get your horse fit to ride in hot, humid weather.
