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.PONY CLUB'S INSIDE TURNS
Thanks to all USPC Virtual Quiz Rally Participants
USPC
A tremendous thank you goes out to all the competitors and volunteers who made the first USPC Virtual Quiz Rally possible. With 894 competitors of all ages, certification levels and time zones, this competition rivals USPC Festival Championships in total numbers. Our volunteers and staff continue to calculate and verify scores. Keep an eye on the website and your email for further updates.
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Dressage Foundation Grant Deadline is March 25
USPC
 The Dressage Foundation is proud to offer the Trip Harting Fund grant for graduate or current Pony Club members.
The Trip Harting Fund will provide an annual $1,000 grant to a current USPC member or graduate rider with an A, B or C level certification to attend an educational event of their choice. The online application and required documents must be received by the Dressage Foundation on or before March 25. The recipient will have up to one year to use the grant. Complete information and online application is available here.
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The evolution of a featherweight all-rounder: the uvex exxential is a completely re-designed helmet. This helmet sets new standards in safety and comfort. An ultra-light riding helmet with an innovative form and design that offers the rider a perfect ergonomic fit with uncompromising safety and an unbeatable price-performance ratio.
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Polyester cover with a helix of coated copper wire braided over a multifilament polypropylene core. The UV resistant low stretch construction provides maximum durability and animal friendly security.
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Let USPC Nation Know About Your Pony Club Events
USPC
Hosting a Pony Club competition or testing? Tell Pony Club Nation what your club, center, or region is up to with our online calendar. To submit an event, start by logging into the website, go to the events tab and visit the calendar page, and on the left-hand side you will see "Submit an Event." We encourage everyone to include their regional and local Pony Club events on the calendar to promote cross participation. Click here to view the calendar or add your event.
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Calling all Foxhunters
USPC
 The Live Oak Hounds Foxhunting Challenge deadline is fast approaching on April 10. Read more about the Challenge here, and find out how your club or center could earn a cash prize. Members are encouraged to submit their certificates, even if they have not been able to complete all of the required number of hunts.
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Horse owners everywhere report their horses LOVE our Bite-Sized Nuggets Horse Treats! These pocket-sized nuggets are packed with irresistible flavor, vitamins and minerals to ensure that each bite is just as tasty. Choose between Apple, Peppermint, Carrot, Alfalfa Molasses, or Butterscotch for a delicious reward or training tool for any horse.
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The uvex exxential II MIPS sets new benchmarks in terms of lightness, comfort, and safety. For the first time ever, the sporty all-rounder uses the height-adjustable MIPS technology, which provides additional protection against rotational forces in the event of a side or oblique impact at an unbeatable price-performance ratio.
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New Project Offers Feedback to Prep for National Certifications
USPC
The USPC National Testing Committee has created a National Testing Feedback Project that allows current C-2 and above members to submit a video or document of a mounted or Horse Management skill and receive feedback from a national examiner. Particularly during this time when it may have been difficult to attend prep clinics, you can continue building your national level skills and preparing for national certifications. General guidelines and additional FAQs are available here on the website. This opportunity runs through September 2021.
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Where to Find National Level Certification Resources
USPC
Ready to jump into the national level certification ring? The Pony Club website has plenty of helpful tools to help you prepare and succeed. In addition to the Standards of Proficiency, you will find rubrics, checklist, videos, power points, articles, detailed information and more for each national level!
To locate them, log in to the Pony Club website, click here and use the quick links on the left, or from the menu bar, go to the certifications tab, navigate to national level certifications, and find your desired certification level in the drop-down menu.
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This unique blend of botanical extracts from peppermint, eucalyptus, thyme, clove, and orange helps soothe irritated skin on contact. The topical spray provides a healthy environment to help your horse or dog stop scratching, itching, biting, or rubbing irritated skin, as well as providing relief for skin conditions including sweet itch, summer itch, and rain rot. Gentle enough for daily use.
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Plan Your Trip to USPC Festival 2021 presented by SSG Gloves, sponsored by State Line Tack
USPC
We can't wait to see everyone at the USPC Festival 2021 presented by SSG Gloves, sponsored by State Line Tack. We'd like to take this time to remind everyone to stay safe and healthy when planning their journey to the iconic Kentucky Horse Park. Here are some tips to help get you started.
- Plan out your route early.
- To keep organized, have a binder or folder for all the required health documentation so it is easily accessible.
- Don't forget to check the required health documentation for each state you'll be traveling through.
- Safety is number one, check your truck and trailer before hauling long distances.
- Keep you, your family, and your mount safe, by practicing healthy biosecurity precautions.
Entries for Festival open on May 1, 2021. Visit the USPC Festival page for more details.
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Discover the Athletic Equestrian: Riding in College Podcast Series
USPC
Athletic Equestrian announces a new podcast by Sally Batton, 30-year head coach of the Dartmouth College varsity equestrian team. Navigating the world of collegiate riding is a mystery to most young rider athletes and their families. Sally interviews coaches, organizations and riders for their insight on what it takes to ride on a collegiate equestrian team. Saddle up and join her as she reveals the inner workings of collegiate equestrian.
Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Libsyn.
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Special Offers and Education from our USPC Sponsors and Partners
USPC
A professional saddle fitter shares how an easy-care girth designed with a fully elastic center helps keep your horse comfortable, in this video from Wintec, the official USPC saddle sponsor. Click here to watch.
Spring is the perfect time to think about your goals for the upcoming season. Follow along as Marina, The Positive Equestrian, shares her tips for goal setting so you can make 2021 your best year ever! Visit official USPC apparel sponsor Kerrits on Instagram and find Marina's story in the highlights!
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Festival Sponsor Spotlight
USPC
For confidence and comfort in competition or when you're just having fun, SSG has a glove for every equestrian need. Fom hunter/jumper to dressage, eventing, western riding, polo and more, click here to learn more about the complete equestrian glove line from USPC Festival 2021 title sponsor SSG Riding Gloves.
Spring is here, along with more time outside and in the saddle! Get your barn and riding gear ready to go, update your wardrobe for warmer weather, and stock up on horse care essentials from USPC Festival 2021 presenting sponsor State Line Tack.
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.PONY CLUB SPONSORS
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The deadline for Pony Club’s college scholarship applications is March 31. Don't wait until the last minute to complete your application! 
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