Magic Valley Pony Club - USPC

11/22/2024

USPC posts featuring our Magic Valley members - it was a great convention!

08/12/2024

08/12/2024

The best relationships are always built on trust.

07/08/2024

One day you’re going to do everything right and it’ll still go wrong. You’ll give 100% but come up short. You’ll do you best, but your best won’t be good enough. I know how these statements sound, but believe it or not, they’re neither negative or pessimistic, and they’re not a comme....

06/13/2024

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 from the pros at Shapley's to avoid while grooming your horse and what you can do instead.
>>>>bit.ly/5-mistakes-to-avoid-when-grooming-your-horse

06/12/2024

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We know just from standing close beside your horse that he, like every living animal, generates heat. But have you ever considered where that energy comes from? Just going about the daily business of staying alive, the cells of the body convert the sugar glucose into energy. But the cells do not use...

06/04/2024

Whether you're in the show pen or out about in life, the way things affect you has everything to do with how you choose to look at the situation. Learn to choose curiosity over a self-centered perspective in the latest Reiner Psych column in the Reiner magazine at reini.ng/TakeNothingPersonally.

04/26/2024

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?
Reduce test anxiety with these tips to help you manage the nerves for your next certification test: bit.ly/reducing-test-anxiety

04/21/2024

Congratulations! First place for Novice B & JR/SR teams, Ellie as High Point competitor in her division, Brynlee 2nd & Bay 5th overall in their division. Thank you Portneuf Pony Club for hosting the Intermountain Region Quiz Rally!

04/07/2024

Thank you to Patty Hall from -n-Go Equine Performance Bodywork, LLC for an amazing clinic! And to Cindy for hosting!

03/20/2024

With spring on its way, many are getting ready to apply for college! Writing about your experiences in Pony Club can help create a strong impression with the school of your dreams. Here are some tips to craft a great college essay: bit.ly/using-pony-club-experience-to-enhance-college-essay

03/13/2024

Thank you to my co-presenters Brenda Wiley, DVM & Stony Yakovac, Grad HA - for our 2-day Regional Upper Level Prep Clinic. These pony club members are preparing for their first National Level certification! Also a thank you to Picabo Ranch for hosting this seminar & Mr. Cool, who stood patiently for the conformation discussion!

03/11/2024

Had a great learning experience at the Everything but the Horse Rally this weekend. Thank you to Sawtooth Pony Club and Picabo Ranch for organizing & hosting!

02/23/2024

And congratulations to Sophia, who was chosen to represent the Intermountain Region as our National Youth Congress member. NYC members are chosen from each USPC region in the U. S. to attend a leadership seminar at the USPC national convention!

02/23/2024

It was a great USPC national convention in Reno! Thank you to MVPC & our awesome parents for getting this group there!

02/22/2024

Let USPC help you with your college journey! Applications are now open for the college scholarships offered to USPC members. You can find the complete list of scholarships, qualifications, and applications on our website. All applications and required documents must be completed online before the April 1 deadline.
Apply here: bit.ly/uspc-available-college-scholarships