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Mane and Tail Care Tips for Your Horse
Manes and tails, while pretty, serve practical purposes for the horse. Learn the best tips and tricks from the pros at Shapley's on how to keep your horse's mane and tail healthy and beautiful.
- Horse Management, Instruction, Pony Club Blog, Safety, Tips From Pony Club Pros, USPC Championships, USPC Festival
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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Can You Spot the Signs of Dental Pain in Your Horse?
Knowing the common signs of dental pain in horses can help you recognize when something is off, and a call or visit with your veterinarian is needed. Advice from the experts at Zoetis Equine will help you spot the signs of dental pain.
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Horse Management Rule Changes for 2023
With a new year comes changes in the rules for all disciplines, including Horse Management. Check out this blog to find the highlights of some of the changes and new information specifically for Horse Management.
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Six Winter Grooming Challenges
With winter comes a change in your horse's coat, and your grooming habits. Knowing how to take care of your horse's winter coat is essential to ensuring he has a healthy summer coat, as well. Learn tips from a grooming expert from Shapley's, the official grooming products sponsor of the U.S. Pony Clubs, about how to overcome these six common winter grooming challenges.
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Taking Your Horse’s Vital Signs
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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Keeping Horses Warm in the Winter
The weather is getting chillier, and with that comes the debate on whether or not to blanket your horse. Here we have some tips on how to help you determine if your horse would benefit from a blanket.
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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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A Story of True Sportsmanship Three Times Over Within Pony Club
Pony Club and Stubben celebrate a unique display of sportsmanship at the 2022 USPC Championships East.
- Horse Management, Instruction, Pony Club Activities, Pony Club Blog, USPC Championships, USPC Festival
Stable Manager: A Vital Team Member
Learn about the important role of a Stable Manager in Pony Club.
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