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  • A Pony Club member with her horse waiting while a vet checks the heart rate of the horse after a Cross Country round.
    Horse Management,  Instruction,  Pony Club Blog,  Tips From Pony Club Pros

    Taking Your Horse’s Vital Signs

    December 12, 2022 /

    Do you know how to take your horse's temperature, pulse, and respiration (TPR)? This is especially important for monitoring the overall health and wellbeing of your horse. Learn the steps to taking TPR and just how much insight they can give on your horse.

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  • Horse Management,  Pony Club Blog,  Pony Club Love,  USPC Championships,  USPC Festival

    Biosecurity: Trusted Protection, Fast Detection

    October 7, 2022 /

    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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  • summer trail riding
    Horse Management,  Pony Club Blog,  Safety,  USPC Championships,  USPC Festival

    Exercising Safely in Heat for Horses & Humans

    July 26, 2022 /

    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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  • feeding a horse with a metabolic condition
    Horse Management,  Pony Club Blog

    Feeding Recommendations for Metabolic Conditions

    April 12, 2022 /

    Advice from the experts at Triple Crown Feed to manage your horse's metabolic condition, including insulin resistance, Cushing's disease, and laminitis.

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    USPC National Office
  • Horse Management,  Pony Club Blog

    Hay Alternatives & High Fiber Options

    December 14, 2021 /

    This summer’s drought has been devastating to our pastures, reducing hay crops and posing potentially serious horse care management challenges. In general, horses need to consume 1-2% of their body weight in hay every day. Poor pasture quality and quantity can mean fewer calories and nutrients in the hay being harvested, hay shortages and higher costs, so we need to be prepared with good quality fiber alternatives, especially when looking toward the winter months. Luckily, a variety of forage and high fiber options can help.

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    USPC National Office
  • Horse Management,  Tips From Pony Club Pros

    Equine Respiratory Health Tips

    January 22, 2021 /

    A Pony Club vet offers advice on equine respiratory health, with eight simple things you can do to keep your horse's lungs healthy.

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    USPC National Office
  • Horse Management,  Tips From Pony Club Pros

    Winter Health Hazards for Horses

    December 10, 2020 /

    A Pony Club vet's advice to keep your horse healthy this winter, whatever the weather brings.

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    USPC National Office
  • Horse Management,  Tips From Pony Club Pros

    Winter is Coming: Is Your Feeding Program Ready?

    October 5, 2020 /

    As cool weather approaches, now is the time to start thinking about the changes you may need to make to your horse’s feeding program.

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