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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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St. Louis Celebration: 2023 USPC Convention Recap
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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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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