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  • A young woman standing outside, holding her horse.
    Horse Management,  Pony Club Activities,  Pony Club Blog,  Slices of Life,  Tips From Pony Club Pros

    What Do Sunrises and Equine Joint Health Have in Common?

    November 9, 2023 /

    All horses are suspectable to joint wear and tear in their lives. In this blog by Holly Helbig, DVM, Equine Technical Services Veterinarian, Zoetis, learn some of the signs of deteriorating joint health, and what you can do to help prevent it.

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    Horse Management,  Pony Club Blog,  Pony Club Love

    How Pony Club Prepares You for a Horse Show

    August 9, 2023 /

    The whole purpose of Pony Club’s Required Equipment List is to create well-prepared individuals. You never know what will happen—whether it’s a piece of tack that breaks, an item that gets lost, or a person or a horse that ends up injured—and that is why being prepared is so important.

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    Horse Management,  Pony Club Blog,  Pony Club Love,  Tips From Pony Club Pros

    What Does a Feed Tag Tell You?

    July 27, 2023 /

    Selecting the right feed for your horse or pony is an important task to ensure they are getting the correct balance of nutrients for their specific needs. Check out these tips to help you understand feed tags.

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  • Horse Management,  Pony Club Blog,  Pony Club Love,  Tips From Pony Club Pros

    Mane and Tail Care Tips for Your Horse

    July 24, 2023 /

    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.

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    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

    June 29, 2023 /

    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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    Horse Management,  Pony Club Blog

    Can You Spot the Signs of Dental Pain in Your Horse?

    May 3, 2023 /

    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,  Instruction,  Pony Club Blog,  Pony Club News,  Tips From Pony Club Pros

    Horse Management Rule Changes for 2023

    March 30, 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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    Horse Management,  Pony Club Blog,  Tips From Pony Club Pros

    Six Winter Grooming Challenges

    February 8, 2023 /

    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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  • 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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    Keeping Horses Warm in the Winter

    November 14, 2022 /

    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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