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  • A young girl riding her horse
    Eventing,  I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News,  In The Spotlight,  Member Spotlight,  Pony Club Blog,  Pony Club Love

    Member Spotlight: Bella Hayes

    June 10, 2024 /

    Check out this Pony Club Member Spotlight featuring Bella Hayes, an Eventing rider from Sierra Gold Pony Club in the Sierra Pacific Region. Read about her favorite Pony Club things and how she encourages younger members.

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    USPC National Office
  • A young girl cleaning the ears of her horse for an article on grooming mistakes.
    Horse Management,  Pony Club Activities,  Pony Club Blog,  Slices of Life,  Tips From Pony Club Pros

    5 Mistakes to Avoid When Grooming Your Horse

    June 4, 2024 /

    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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    USPC National Office
  • 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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    USPC National Office
  • Three women pose with a plaque celebrating an "A" Pony Club certification.
    Dressage,  Eventing,  I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News,  In The Spotlight,  Instruction,  Pony Club Blog,  Tips From Pony Club Pros

    Path to the Pony Club A: A Team Effort

    October 17, 2023 /

    Achieving an A certification is the highest form of achievement in Pony Club. In this reprint from the Summer 2015 issue of Pony Club News (now Discover USPC magazine), find the personal stories, and tips, from three A-certified members.

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  • A group of kids posing for the camera, standing in an arena.
    I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News,  In The Spotlight,  Pony Club Activities,  Pony Club Blog,  Pony Club Love,  Slices of Life

    Why You Should Attend a Pony Club Regional Camp

    September 13, 2023 /

    Pony Club regional camps are a great opportunity for youth and adults alike to work towards a higher level of education for their riding and horse management along with creating memories to last a lifetime.

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    USPC National Office
  • girl leading horse at pony club rally
    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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  • A man jumping his horse outside over a jump on a cross-country course.
    Dressage,  Eventing,  Foxhunting,  I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News,  In The Spotlight,  Pony Club Activities,  Pony Club Blog,  Pony Club Love,  Pony Club News,  Slices of Life

    Spanning the Ages: USPC is Now for All Ages

    August 3, 2023 /

    Pony Club membership now provides equine education for everyone, and members of all ages are enjoying everything USPC has to offer.

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  • Aiden Beuabien
    Dressage,  I Ride! - Pony Club Discipline News,  International Exchanges,  Pony Club Activities,  Pony Club Blog,  Pony Club Love,  Show Jumping,  Slices of Life

    Why You Should Join Pony Club: A Youth Member’s Perspective

    July 18, 2023 /

    Have you considered joining Pony Club? Aiden, a 12-year-old participating member, shares why people of any age should join and how it has helped him and his brother.

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    USPC National Office
  • 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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    USPC National Office
  • Mia Valdez with a trainer
    Pony Club Blog,  Slices of Life

    What It Means to Have a Village Behind You in Pony Club

    July 7, 2023 /

    One member shares her experiences with her Pony Club village, and why it's so important.

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