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  • A person riding a horse, the image is zoomed in to just the saddle and the left leg of the rider.
    Horse Management,  I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News,  Pony Club Blog,  Safety,  Tips From Pony Club Pros,  USPC Championships,  USPC Festival

    Show-Stopping Biosecurity: A Horse Show Veterinarian’s Personal Experiences

    April 3, 2024 /

    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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  • A young woman explaining a part of her horse's equipment to an examiner.
    Instruction,  Pony Club Activities,  Pony Club Blog,  Slices of Life,  Tips From Pony Club Pros

    Reducing Test Anxiety

    April 1, 2024 /

    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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    Pony Club Activities,  Pony Club Blog,  Tips From Pony Club Pros,  USPC Convention

    Tips for the USPC Research Project Fair

    December 1, 2023 /

    Research Project Fair pros from the Midwest Region share their secrets for a fun and successful experience.

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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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    The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. Awards College Scholarships to Members

    August 26, 2023 /

    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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    Pony Club Activities,  Pony Club Blog,  Special Events,  USPC Championships,  USPC Festival

    Save the Dates for the 2024 USPC Festival

    August 16, 2023 /

    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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  • A group of individuals horseback in a hunt field.
    "Say What?" Quiz,  Dressage,  Eventing,  Foxhunting,  I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News,  Play Games,  Polocrosse,  Pony Club Activities,  Pony Club Blog,  Show Jumping,  Slices of Life,  Tetrathlon,  Trail,  Western

    Discover New Activities and Disciplines with Pony Club

    July 13, 2023 /

    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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  • Horse Management,  Pony Club Blog

    Caring for Your Newborn Foal

    June 26, 2023 /

    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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  • A stuffed horse sitting on a table, looking out the window over the city of St. Louis.
    Annual Meetings,  Pony Club Activities,  Pony Club Blog,  Pony Club Love,  Special Events,  USPC Convention

    St. Louis Celebration: 2023 USPC Convention Recap

    June 21, 2023 /

    St. Louis, Mo., was the setting for the 2023 USPC Convention, Sponsored by Stephens College and Supported by Via Nova Training. Read all about the fun activities and events that occurred during the 2023 USPC Convention.

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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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