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Pony Club Announces Partnership Opportunities
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. invites the horse industry and equestrian community to partner with Pony Club in 2024 during the organization's 70th anniversary year, through a variety of advertising, events and sponsorship opportunities.
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Reducing Test Anxiety
Your nerves have kicked in, despite your best attempts to stay calm. You’re now sweating, nauseous, and your heart is racing. You’ve lost all ability to focus. Your mind races as you try to pull the answer out of your brain, but despite all your preparation for your certification, it’s still eluding you. You glance around at all the stares from other testing candidates as they await your answer. The Examiner awaits your answer. Your anxiety has hit full force. Now what?
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Lexi Ray Finds Fun with Mounted Games
For Pony Club member Lexi Ray, playing Mounted Games has led to a lifetime of opportunities.
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Longtime USPC Secretary Alice Reidy
Alice Sherburne Reidy's contributions to USPC are legendary, spanning more than two decades of the organization's history. Few Pony Club members during her tenure were aware of her influence, organizational ability, and command of the many details of membership and competitions.
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The United States Pony Clubs Adds New Helmet Certification to Official Helmet Policy; Shares Decades of Safety History
March 18, 2024 (Lexington, KY) —Since its founding, The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) has led the equestrian community in promoting and teaching safe horsemanship practices in all equestrian activities. As part of its emphasis on safety, USPC has a long history of raising awareness for the usage of riding helmets, and their related safety certifications, and of working to improve safety requirements within the horse industry. The United States Pony Clubs was the driving force behind the standardization in safety testing of riding helmets. Until recently, Pony Club was the only equestrian organization that collected data on accidents and incidents that result from horseback riding…
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Member Spotlight: Galina Kurzara
Check out this Pony Club Member Spotlight featuring Galina Kurzara, an Eventing and Dressage rider from Metamora Hunt ll Pony Club in the Great Lakes Region. Read about her mount and the fun things they do together.
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The United States Pony Clubs Announces Board of Governors Members and Executive Committee
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) announced the election of their Executive Committee and the current slate of the United States Pony Clubs Board of Governors, which were all confirmed at the 2024 USPC Convention, Presented by Via Nova Training and Sponsored by Lincoln Memorial University in January 2024.
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2024 Research Project Fair Recap
The 2024 USPC Research Project Fair saw a record number of participants. Read more about the event and see the placings for this year's projects.
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Factors That Affect Your Horse’s Hoof Growth and Quality
Although your local climate and weather conditions will likely have an influence on your horse’s hooves, there are some universal factors that impact hoof quality and growth rate year-round, no matter where you live. Here we’ll explore the fundamental elements that play a role in your horse’s hoof health.
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Pony Club Members Gather for Fun Activities, Education, and Leadership Training at the 2024 USPC Convention, Presented by Via Nova Training and Sponsored by Lincoln Memorial University
February 29, 2024 (Lexington, KY) — From its early beginnings for its first annual meeting in New York City, N.Y., in 1954 with its founding members to a festive and fun-filled educational event in a five-star resort in Reno, Nev., 70 years later, The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) kicked off its 70th Anniversary year celebration at the 2024 USPC Convention, Presented by Via Nova Training, and Sponsored by Lincoln Memorial University. Nearly 450 Pony Club members, leaders, and volunteers, as well as equine enthusiasts, gathered for the event, held January 24-28, 2024, at the Peppermill Reno Resort and Spa. Attendees enjoyed more than 50 educational…
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