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United States Pony Clubs Seeking Speakers for 2025 USPC Convention in January; Apply by August 1
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) invites members of the equestrian community to speak at the 2025 USPC Convention, which will be hosted by USPC and the Great Lakes Region, January 22–26, 2025, at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa in Traverse City, Mich.
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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Grooming Your Horse
When you develop a grooming routine during your daily barn chores and riding, it can be easy to fall into some bad habits or forget about an important step. Here’s a list of mistakes to avoid while grooming your horse and what you can do instead.
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Show-Stopping Biosecurity: A Horse Show Veterinarian’s Personal Experiences
Sometimes biosecurity measures at a horse show and at home barns get neglected. We underestimate the potential impact to our horses’ health, along with the economic impacts to owners and the industry. The necessary measures will continue to require leadership, time, education, routine preventive care and public awareness. Learn biosecurity tips from an expert veterinarian at Zoetis Equine.
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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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Tips for the USPC Research Project Fair
Research Project Fair pros from the Midwest Region share their secrets for a fun and successful experience.
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What Do Sunrises and Equine Joint Health Have in Common?
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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The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. Awards College Scholarships to Members
In 2023, USPC has awarded a total of $7,500 in college scholarships to seven Pony Club members. Read more about the scholarships available and this year's recipients.
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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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Discover New Activities and Disciplines with Pony Club
Are you looking to mix up your Pony Club activities? There are plenty of Pony Club activities that don't have to be mounted! Check out some suggestions for learning something new.
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Caring for Your Newborn Foal
Unlike human babies, most foals are born without a medical team—so knowing what to expect and what to be on the lookout for is essential to starting foals off on the right hoof. Follow these tips from the experts at Zoetis Equine, the official equine health and wellness partner of USPC.
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