Two PC Members participate in the Jr. North American Field Hunter Championships
www.juniorfieldhunter.com In case you aren’t familiar with the event- here is a brief summary. Children from all over Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia and Pennsylvania compete by hunting in the field...
View ArticleA Day in the Life of a Former Pony Club Member Turned Avid Foxhunter
This former Pony Club member is in the MFHA’s professional development program, and she did a set of blog entries for Horse Nation — how cool is that? Courtney Carson is a former Pony Club member from...
View ArticleSummer Fun with Foxhounds
Foxhunting at Festival 2011[/caption Does your Pony Club have a fox hunt anywhere nearby? Have you ever been to the kennels for a tour, or to snuggle puppies, or help walk out hounds for exercise? If...
View ArticleNo Bits About It – Common (and not so common) Bits and Their Actions
Snaffle Bit An eggbutt snaffle. A Snaffle Bit has two rings (one on each end) and a mouthpiece, which is usually jointed and made of smooth metal, nylon, plastic, or rubber. (Rough, sharp, or twisted...
View ArticleLet’s Not Get Tacky – The Noseband Edition
Cavesson A cavesson noseband with a 3-ring gag snaffle and a running martingale. A cavesson noseband is a single piece of leather that fastens above the bit around the horse’s nose. This noseband...
View ArticleLet’s Not Get Tacky – The Martingale & Breastplate Edition
Standing Martingale A standing martingale. A standing martingale has a long strap running from the girth to the noseband. It acts on the nose, not on the horse’s mouth, and limits how high he can raise...
View ArticleLet’s Not Get Tacky – The Boots & Bandages Edition
Open Front Boots Leather open front boots with sheepskin lining. These boots are designed to protect the horse’s leg like splint boots, but leave the shins unprotected. This allows the horse to feel...
View ArticlePolocrosse: The Mud Knot
The Mud Knot In the sport of Polocrosse, much like the sport of Polo, the rider wants to turn the horse out as safely and efficiently as they can for the field of play. There are certain pieces of tack...
View ArticleWhat is Cub Hunting?
As we move into Fall, the seasons are changing, the weather is getting cooler, our horses are getting shaggy… and it’s time to start considering what to do with your horse now that show season is over....
View ArticleWhys and Wherefores of Foxhunting Tack Traditions
Traditional Hunting Tack If you are an occasional visitor to your local hunt, you probably don’t need to worry too much about the specific tack you’re using, other than having it all clean, safe, well...
View ArticleConditioning the Horse Tips
Trot Set There are many schools of thought when it comes to conditioning show horses. Some people believe that interval training is the way to go. Others feel long, slow, distance work is best....
View ArticleConditioning the Rider Tips
Riding a bike is an excellent form of fitness A subject often overlooked is rider conditioning. Most riders who compete their horses are focused on their horses’ condition, but rarely do they think of...
View ArticleClipping, it’s THAT time of year again.
One of the things horse people who show and ride through the winter dislike the most is clipping their horses. There are many different “types” of clips that can be used. There are also fun patterns...
View ArticleHot Topic: Arm bands vs. Bracelets
Indeed a hot topic, which will you choose? Armband or Bracelet? As we all know the United States Eventing Association (USEA) is allowing members to choose, well now Pony Club members can as well. We...
View ArticleWarming Up the Older Horse
When getting your horse ready for a show you do conditioning work. You have regular flat days, jumping days, bath days, and rest days. You also have a plan on how to warm your horse up at shows. If it...
View ArticlePony Club Members Win at North American Junior Field Hunter Championships!
The 2016 North American Junior Field Hunter Championships were hosted by Dr. & Mrs. Jack van Nagell at their own Boone Valley Farm on October 23rd in Lexington, KY. The event, designed for junior...
View ArticleHot Topic: Arm bands vs. Bracelets
Indeed a hot topic, which will you choose? Armband or Bracelet? As we all know the United States Eventing Association (– USEA) is allowing members to choose, well now Pony Club members can as well. We...
View ArticleWarming Up the Older Horse
When getting your horse ready for a show you do conditioning work. You have regular flat days, jumping days, bath days, and rest days. You also have a plan on how to warm your horse up at shows. If it...
View ArticlePony Club Members Win at North American Junior Field Hunter Championships!
The 2016 North American Junior Field Hunter Championships were hosted by Dr. & Mrs. Jack van Nagell at their own Boone Valley Farm on October 23rd in Lexington, KY. The event, designed for junior...
View ArticleHot Topic: Arm bands vs. Bracelets
Indeed a hot topic, which will you choose? Armband or Bracelet? As we all know the United States Eventing Association (– USEA) is allowing members to choose, well now Pony Club members can as well. We...
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