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Alphabetical Index of Topics and Links

Rating Resources

Rating Standards, Study Guides & Reading Resource Lists


  Rating Standards By Rating USPC Forms Page: All D Standards are listed under "D", C Standards under "C", the rest under "S" for Standards.
  Specialty Ratings Information USPC Forms page, under "S". Click on the Specialty Ratings Links provided
  D Level
  D Standards (2007) USPC Forms Page, under "D"
  D1 Test Sheet (2007)
  Middle California Region D1 Study Guide (2007) D1 Study Guide, Ronda Davenport, Middle California Region (2007)
  D1 Rally & Rating Tips D1 Rally & Rating Tips (Stormy May, CHMJ, Sierra Pacific Region)
  D1 Study Guide #1 D1 Study Guide - multiple choice questions (Cohutta Highlander Pony Club, South Region, date unknown)*
  D1 Study Guide #2 D1 Study Guide - short answer questions (Cohutta Highlander Pony Club, South Region, date unknown)*
     
  D2 Test Sheet (2007) USPC Forms Page, Under "D"
  Middle California Region D2 Study Guide (2007) D2 Study Guide, Ronda Davenport, Middle California Region (2007)
  D2 Rally & Rating Tips D2 Rally & Rating Tips (Stormy May, CHMJ, Sierra Pacific Region)
  D2 Study Guide #1 D2 Study Guide - multiple choice questions (Cohutta Highlander Pony Club, South Region, date unknown)*
  D2 Study Guide #2 D2 Study Guide - short answer questions (Cohutta Highlander Pony Club, South Region, date unknown)*
  D1/D2 Suggested Reading Guide USPC Bookstore Listing of Suggested Reading for D1s and D2s
     
  D3 Test Sheet (2007) USPC Forms Page, under "D"
  Middle California Region D3 Study Guide (2007) D3 Study Guide, Ronda Davenport, Middle California Region (2007)
  D3 Rally & Rating Tips D3 Rally & Rating Tips (Stormy May, CHMJ, Sierra Pacific Region)
  D3 Suggested Reading Guide USPC Bookstore Listing of Suggested Reading for D3s
  Older D3 Enrichment Reading Enrichment Reading for Older D3 candidates
  Junior Pony Club Curriculum Young D Currriculum Developed by Audrey Troyer of the Wayne du Page Hunt Pony Club.
     
  C1 - C2 Level
  Middle California Region C1 Study Guide (2007) C1 Study Guide, Ronda Davenport, Middle California Region (2007)
  C1 Rally & Rating Tips C1 Rally & Rating Tips (Stormy May, CHMJ, Sierra Pacific Region)
  Middle California Region C2 Study Guide (2007) C2 Study Guide, Ronda Davenport, Middle California Region (2007)
  C2 Rally & Rating Tips C2 Rally & Rating Tips (Stormy May, CHMJ, Sierra Pacific Region)
  C1/C2 Suggested Reading Guide USPC Bookstore Listing of Suggested reading for C1 and C2s
  C1/C2 Enrichment Reading Enrichment reading for C1/C2 Candidates
     
  Upper Level
  C3 Study Guide C3 level study guide covering unmounted topics
  C-3 Information Rubric Charts Examples of Standards of Testing for the C3. USPC Forms page, under "C"
  C-3 Longeing Expectations Guidelines for C3 Longeing expectations, USPC Forms page, under "C"
  C-3 Record Book Guidelines Guidelines for C3 Record Book, USPC Forms page, under "C"
  C3 Suggested Reading Guide USPC Bookstore Listing of Suggested Reading for C3s
  C3 Enrichment Reading Enrichment reading for C3 Candidates
  Testing Sheets, HB and up Includes links to standards and test sheets for HB and specialty ratings (From USPC Forms Page under "T")
  Middle California Reigon HB Study Guide (2007) HB Study Guide, Ronda Davenport, Middle California Region (2007)
  HB Study Guide HB Study Guide with Suggested Reading Listing: USPC Forms page, under "H"
  HB Suggested Reading USPC Bookstore Listing of Reading Lists for H/HB Candidates
  HB Enrichment Reading Enrichment Reading for H/HB Candidates
  B Suggested Reading USPC Bookstore Listing of Reading Lists for B Candidates
  B Enrichment Reading List Enrichment Reading for B Candidates
  HA Rally and Rating Tips HA Rally & Rating Tips (Stormy May, CHMJ, Sierra Pacific Region)
  H/HA Suggested Reading USPC Bookstore Listing of Reading Lists for HA/A Candidates
  H/HA Enrichment Reading Enrichment Reading for HA/A Candidates

USPC Rule Books

  Discipline Rule Books USPC Forms Page under "R". Click on "rule books".
  USPC Safety Packet USPC Forms Page under "S". Click on "Safety Packet"
  NEW!Tornedo In The Tackroom - Game for teaching Required equipment for Rallies Lesson Plan: Tornedo In The Tackroom, a game to teach members and adults the contents of the Required Equipment kits. (Mary Waldman, CHMJ Delmarva Region, 2008)
  NEW!HM '77' Lesson Plan: HM '77', a Horse Management rule book search game that helps members and parents learn rally rules. (Mary Waldman, CHMJ Delmarva Region, 2008)

Unmounted Topics

Anatomy: see Veterinary Knowledge

Bandaging

  Bandaging Bandaging lesson plan for D's (Barbara Fox, Southwest Region, date unknown)
  Bandaging Suggestions & Guidelines Bandaging materials - answers to questions and suggestions. (Liz Tukey, 2003)
  Bandaging Worksheet Bandaging worksheet to be used with USPC Guide To Bandaging Your Horse', Susan E Harris. (Mary Waldman, Delmarva Region) Answer Key
  C3 Bandaging C3 Bandaging, with illustrations (Ronda Davenport, Middle California Region, 2007)
  USPC Guide to Bandaging USPC Bookstore Listing of Booklet by Susan Harris. ($7.95)
  Grooming to Win USPC Bookstore Listing of Book by Susan Harris. ($27.00)
  Boots & Bandages USPC Bookstore Threshold Picture Guide Series. ($11.95)

Conditioning

  Cooling Out Cooling Out Overheated Horses (Claudia L Barton, DVM, Rio Grande Region; date unknown)
  NEW!Hot Weather Horse Care Tips Susan Kayne; Rockin Horse Ranch, Greenville, NY; 2007
  D Level Conditioning Lesson Plan: D Level Condition/Conditioning (Pioneer Riders Pony Club, Intermountain Region; date unknown)
  Middle California Region - C3 Conditioning C3 level Conditioning Study Guide (Ronda Davenport, Middle California Region 2007)
  Body Weight Formula Handout "First Forage" Article Reprint
  Body Condition Scoring Purina Mills article on Body Condition Scoring
  Vital Signs, by Cheryl Sutor Vital Signs article, Equusite.com
  Vital Signs, Equus Vital Signs Chart, Equisearch.com
  Conditiong Sport Horses USPC Bookstore Listing of book by Hilary M. Clayton ($43.95)
  Schooling Principles-Threshold Picture Guide USPC Bookstore Listing: Schooling Principles-Threshold Picture Guide ($11.95)
  Scientific Principles for Conditioning Race and Performance Horses Texas A&M website article by P.G. Gibbsa, G.D. Potterb, B.D. Nielsenc, D.D. Householderd, and W. Moyere

Confirmation and Lameness

  Anatomy etc Test 53 questions testing biology, anatomy, teeth & conformation (Chris Knox, Graduate A, Intermountain Region, March 2004) Answer Key
  Study Guides: Fore Leg Ronda Davenport, Bay Hills Pony Club, Middle California Region, 2005
  Study Guides: Fore Leg Quiz Ronda Davenport, Bay Hills Pony Club, Middle California Region, 2005 Answer Key
  Study Guides: Hind Leg Ronda Davenport, Bay Hills Pony Club, Middle California Region, 2005
  Study Guides: Hind Leg Quiz Ronda Davenport, Bay Hills Pony Club, Middle California Region, 2005 Answer Key
  Study Guides: Unsoundnesses Ronda Davenport, Bay Hills Pony Club, Middle California Region, 2005
  C3 Conformation Ronda Davenport, Bay Hills Pony Club, Middle California Region, 2007
  Conformation - Body Flashcards: Body: D3 level conformation (Cohutta Highlanders, South Region, unknown)*
  Conformation - legs #1 Flashcards: Legs: C1 level conformation of the foreleg and hind leg (Cohutta Highlanders, South Region, unknown)*
  Conformation - legs #2 Flashcards: Legs: C1 level conformation of the foreleg (first part) (Cohutta Highlanders, South Region, unknown)*
  Conformation - legs #3 Flashcards: Legs: C1 level conformation of the foreleg (second part) (Cohutta Highlanders, South Region, unknown)*
  Conformation and Lameness Outline that discusses lameness that might be associated with conformation faults (no author, no date)
  Conformation and Lameness #2 Outline of conformation and lameness (author and date unknown)
  Conformation Worksheet C level conformation worksheet (Liz Tukey)
  Study Guide: Conformation Analysis Worksheet Claudia Deffenbaugh, Middle California Region, 2005
  Conformation Analysis Claudia Deffenbaugh, Middle California Region, 2005
  Study Guide: HA Movement & Conformation Unsoundnesses Claudia Deffenbaugh, Middle California Region, 2005
  Conformation Clinic Lesson Plan: C1-C2 level conformation clinic (unknown)
  Seats of unsoundness and lameness #1 Diagram of the seats of unsoundness and lameness with answer key
  Seats of unsoundness and lameness #2 Diagram of the seats of unsoundness and lameness with separate worksheet and answer key
  Blemishes and Unsoundnesses Blemishes and unsoundnesses explained (author and date unknown)
  EquiSearch Lameness Resource Page Website with articles by various authors on the topic of Lameness
  Lameness Article Article on lameness exams, how to do a basic exam and inteventions. (Tanya Morgan BHS Registered BHSAI)
  Leg Anatomy Website featuring picture of lower leg cross section sponsored by the Horse Sense Hoof Model
  Lameness Overview, Merck Online Vet Manual Website of the online Merck Veterinary Manual.
  Ligament & Tendon Injuries, UC Davis Horse Report UC Davis Website, presentation on Ligament & Tendon Injuries

Foot/Hoof and Shoeing -- see Veterinary Knowledge

Land Conservation

  Equestrian Land Conservation Resource National organization promoting Land Conservation for Equestrian use
  Riders' Rights and Regulations Horse & Rider artcile by Merritt Clifton

Leading and Longeing

  Leading/Ground Training
  Safety Rules: Tacking up Safety rules for tacking up a pony (Cohutta Highlander Pony Club, South Region, date unknown)*
  Safety Rules: Leading and Tying Safety rules for leading, handling and tying a pony (Cohutta Highlander Pony Club, South Region, date unknown)*
  Quick Release Knot D1-D2 Lesson Plan - How to tie a quick release knot (Susan Poulton, March 2007)
  Easy Handling- Threshold Series Book USPC Bookstore Listing for Easy Handling- Threshold Series Book ($11.95)
     
  Longeing
  Longeing Worksheet #1 Longeing worksheet that tests your knowledge of longeing. (Liz Tukey, 2004)
  Longeing Explained Longeing terms and concepts explained (Liz Tukey, March 2004)
  Horseless Longeing Lesson Plan: C1-C2 level, reviewing the basics of longeing without a horse (M Terstegge, Mid-California Region, date unknown)
  C3 Longeing Expectations USPC Forms page, under "C"; "C3 longeing expectations" PDF download.
  USPC Guide to Longeing & Ground Training USPC Bookstore Listing: USPC Guide to Longeing and Ground Training ($7.95)
  USPC Guide to Longeing - Video USPC Bookstore Listing: USPC Guide to Longeing - Video ($18.00)

Nutrition

  New! Equilibrateequine.com -- Equine Nutrition Newsletter. Dr. Claire Thunes, Graduate B, British Pony Club: Subscriptions available from her website.
  D Intro Nutrition D level introduction to nutrition (includes treat recipe and quiz)
  Five basic forms of nutrition Lesson Plan: Five basic forms of nutrition (Mary Wardrop, Mile Hi Pony Club)
  Feeding a pony safely Lesson Plan: UR/D1 Stall and feeding safety (Unknown source)
  Nutrition and Pasture Mgt Test Equine Science Test: 67 question test for upper level Pony Clubbers testing nutrition and pasture management (Chris Knox, Graduate A, Intermountain Region, March 2004) with Answer key
  Study Guides: Nutrition Quiz Ronda Davenport, Bay Hills Pony Club, Middle California Region, 2005
  Rules For Feeding Claudia Deffenbaugh, Middle California Region, 2005
  Nutrition Lesson Plan #4 Sample lesson plan: Which feeds provide the six classes of nutrients?
  Nutraceuticals Nutraceuticals: Why Every Pony Clubber Should Read The Labels (Myke Ramsey, HMO Mid-South Region and Mary Waldman, CHMJ, March 2007 - 3 pages).
  Basics of Equine Nutrition, Rutgers University Article on Basic Equine Nutrition. Rutger's Equine Science Center Website (Author: Carey A. Williams, Ph.D)
  Nutritional Analysis of Hay Comprehensive website on Equine Nutrition, this page concentrates on Hay quality and type. (Frank D'Aeillo)
  Nutrient Requirements & Balancing Rations for Horses Virginia Cooperative Extension: 2000 article on Equine Nutrition
  Equine Digestion Alliance Nutritionr Equine website - article on basic Equine Nutrition and digestion
  Several articles on Equine Nutrition EquusSource website: USPC Corporate Sponsor! Southern States
  Buying Horse Hay University of Wisconsin Extention Agency article on Hay purchasing. Download PDF (Authors Undersander, Morrison, Phillips, Leep, Peterson and Sheaffer, 2002)
  Nutrition: Feed Labels, Hay, Pasture Study Guide Nutrition Feed Labels Hay Pasture Maintenance (Claudia Deffenbaugh, Middle California Region, 2005)
  Study Guide: Rules For Feeding Prep Handout for C3/H/B Nutrition (Claudia Deffenbaugh, Middle California Region, 2005)
  Selection and Use of Hay and Processed Roughage Texas A&M website article on Hay selection authored by Pete Gibbs
  Pasture & Hay For Horses, Penn State Website: Penn State: Pasture and Hay for Horses, authored by Marvin H. Hall & Patricia M. Comerford
  C3 Nutrition Ronda Davenport, Middle California Region, 2007
  HA Nutrition Flashcards Study Guide Ronda Davenport, Middle California Region, 2007
  HA Nutrition Flashcards Protein & Fats Ronda Davenport, Middle California Region, 2007

Parasites: see Veterinary Knowledge

Pony Parts

  Points of the horse Diagram of points of the horse with answer key
  Study Guides: Pony Parts Ronda Davenport, Bay Hills Pony Club, Middle California Region, 2005
  Pony Parts, University of Kentucky University of Kentucky interactive website demonstrating horse parts
  Pony Head and Leg Markings, University of Kentucky University of Kentucky Electronic Field Trip: markings with pictures
  Hoof Anatomy Hoof anatomy and description of parts
  Breeds/Markings/Colors
  Breed flashcards D2 Level 'Make your own pony and horse breed flash cards' (Cohutta Highlanders Pony Club, South Region, date unknown)*
  Colors, Markings, Breeds Lesson Plan: D level instruction on colors, markings and breeds (unknown)
  Color flashcards D2 level 'Make Your Own Pony and Horse Flash Cards' (Cohutta Highlanders Pony Club, South Region, date unknown)*
  Study Guides: Horse Colors Ronda Davenport, Bay Hills Pony Club, Middle California Region, 2005
  Lesson Plan: Horse colors and markings (Mary Wardrop, Mile Hi Pony Club, date unknown)
  Study Guides: Pony Markings Ronda Davenport, Bay Hills Pony Club, Middle California Region, 2005
  Pony and Horse Breeds, International Museum of the Horse International Museum of the Horse: Extensive listing of Horse Breeds
  Pony and Horse Breeds Quiz, University of Kentucky University of Kentucky Electronic Field Trip: Horse Breeds

Rallies

  Rally Information for Competitors Rally Prep Articles Page
  NEW!Required Equipment for Rallies Detailed information on all Required Equipment for Rallies -- with Pictures!

Record Book

  Record Book Checklist The Excellent Record Book Checklist (Stormy May, June 2003)
  USPC Blank Sample Record Book USPC Forms Page: "Record Book Guide, Health and Maintenance" and "Record Book, Health and Maintenance"
  C-3 Record Book Guidelines Guidelines for C3 Record Book, USPC Forms page, under "C"
  HB/HA Record Books Updated 2/25/08 Understanding The HB and HA Record Book Requirements - Power Point Presentation, 78K (Claire Harmon, NE, Rio Grande Region 2008)
  Study Guide: Record Books Record Books - Health, Maintenance & Immunizations (Ronda Davenport, Middle California Region, 2007)
  New! HB/HA Record Book Guide Ann W. Claflin and Jane L. Jackson: North Country Pony Club, White Mountain Region, 2008

Safety

  USPC Safety Packet USPC Forms Page under "S". Click on "Safety Packet"
  USPC Safety: Pony Club Concussion Brochure USPC Forms Page under "S". Click on "Safety: Pony Club Concussion Brochure"
  Every Time, Every Ride -- Video USPC Bookstore Listing of Every Time - Every Ride Video ($10.95) Included in most club libraries.
  New! Safety Check Checklist Checklist for safety check prior to mounting a horse. Nancy MacIsaac, CHMJ, 2008
  Equestrian Medical Safety Association EMSA News is published quarterly and contains valuable information and articles relevant to equestrian safety and our organization.

Stable Management

  Quick Release Knot D1-D2 Lesson Plan - How to tie a quick release knot (Susan Poulton, March 2007)
  Haynets D1-D2 Lesson Plan - Haynets (Susan Poulton, March 2007)
  D Level Stall Cleaning Stall cleaning lesson plan for D level Pony Clubbers (Georgina W, C2 - Tuckahoe Pony Club, Delmarva Region, March 2007)
  Feeding a pony safely Lesson Plan: UR/D1 level: Stall and Feeding safety (Unknown source)
  Horses height and weight Measuring a horses height and 'guesstimating' his weight
  Barn Design Barn design questionnaire (Cohutta Highlanders Pony Club, South Region, date unknown)*
  Safety Precautions Safety precautions for the Stable, Barn & Horse Structures, Nat'l Ag Safety Database
  Handle With Care - A Guide To Barn Safety Article by Ritchie Rozzelle; USPC Corporate Sponsor! Southern States
  Study Guide: Safety Precautions Claudia Deffenbaugh, Middle California Region, 2005
  Disaster Planning, AAEP
  Guidelines For Equine Emergencies, AAEP
  Manure Management Colorado State University Agrecultural Extension
  C3 Stable Management Ronda Davenport, Bay Hills Pony Club, Middle California Region, 2007
     
  Toxic Plants
  NEW! There Was An Old Horse... A cumulative structured verse teaching toxic plants (Andrea Crespi, Cranberry Country Pony Club, Southeast New England Region, 2008)
  Study Guide: Toxic Plants Ronda Davenport, Bay Hills Pony Club, Middle California Region, 2005
  Toxic Plant Flashcards Plants toxic to horses, laid out in flashcard format with answer key (Julie Herman, Rio Grande Region, 2005)
  Toxic Plants, ASPCA Plants reported as having systemic effects on horses and/or intense effects on the gastrointestinal tract.
  UCDavis Toxic Plant ID Plant ID article from University of California, Davis
  Poisonous Plants By Toxic Syndrome Link to ARS article on Toxic Plant effects on horses.
  C3 Toxic Plants
  C3/HB/HA Nutrition Poisonous Plants Study Guide Ronda Davenport, Bay Hills Pony Club, Middle California Region, 2005

Tack and Turnout

  Tack
  D Level Tack Worksheet Worksheet using the USPC Manual of Horsemanship - D Level (Kelly Crittenden, Great Lakes Region, January 2007) with Answer Key
  Saddle Soap A great recipe for cheap saddle soap (Christina B., C3, English Hills Pony Club, Sierra Pacific Region)
  Tack Care and Cleaning Laurie Chapman-Bosco, date unknown
  Parts Of The Bridle D1-D2 Lesson Plan - Parts of the bridle (Susan Poulton, March 2007)
  C3 Types of Bits Ronda Davenport, Bay Hills Pony Club, Middle California Region, 2007
  Bitting and Tack Study Guide Claudia Deffenbaugh, Middle California Region, 2005
  Bits and Bitting Excerpted from the "Allen Guide To Bits and Bitting" by Hilary Vernon (author, region, date unknown)
     
  Grooming and Turnout
  Helmet Fitting Information Helmet fitting guidelines handout (Mary Waldman, Delmarva Region, 2006)
  D Level Grooming D1-D2 level grooming article(Unknown Source)
  Groom a Pony D1-D2 Lesson Plan - How to groom a pony (Susan Poulton, March 2007)
  NEW!Formal Follies Lesson Plan: Formal Follies, a game that helps teach what is correct attire for Turnout (Mary Waldman, CHMJ Delmarva Region, 2008)
  Winter Grooming Winter grooming tips and tricks (Leslie Smith, 1998, region unknown)
  Study Guide: Bitting and Tack Study Guide Bitting and Tack (Claudia Deffenbaugh Middle California Region 2007)
  C3 Turnout and Tack Ronda Davenport, Bay Hills Pony Club, Middle California Region, 2007

Teaching

  Study Guide: Teaching Ronda Davenport, Bay Hills Pony Club, Middle California Region, 2007
  How to develop a lesson plan Bay Hills Pony Club, Middle California Region
  NEW!Writing a Lesson Plan Northern Lakes Region: How to develop a lesson plan (HB level) - PowerPoint file by Jeni Ruelle-Boettge (HA)
  NEW!Lesson Plan for teaching Cs to Teach Jeni Ruelle-Boettge (HA), Northern Lakes Region, 2006
  Study Guide: How to Develop an Unmounted Lesson Plan Ronda Davenport, Bay Hills Pony Club, Middle California Region, 2007
  Study Guide: Mounted Lesson Plan Worksheet Ronda Davenport, Bay Hills Pony Club, Middle California Region, 2007
  NEW!Sample Mounted Lesson Plan for Candidates to review Sample Jumping Lesson Plan (BreeOna E. (HB) Lake Superior Pony Club, Lake Shore Region, 2007)
  NEW!Sample Mounted Lesson Plan for HB Candidates to review Sample Jumping Lesson Plan (Hannah G. (HB) Canterbury Pony Club, Lake Shore Region, 2007)
  NEW!Sample Mounted Flat Lesson Plan for HB Candidates to review Sample Flat Lesson Plan (BreeOna E. (HB) Lake Superior Pony Club, Lake Shore Region, 2007)
  NEW!Sample Mounted Flat Lesson Plan for HB Candidates to review Sample Flat Lesson Plan (Hannah G. (HB) Canterbury Pony Club, Lake Shore Region, 2007)
  NEW!Sample Unmounted Lesson Plan for HB Candidates to review Sample Unmounted Lesson Plan for HB testing (BreeOna E. (HB) Lake Superior Pony Club, Lake Shore Region, 2007)
  NEW!Sample UnMounted Lesson Plan for HB Candidates to review Sample UnMounted Lesson Plan for HB testing (Hannah G. (HB) Canterbury Pony Club, Lake Shore Region, 2007)

Trailer Safety

  Trailer Safety Articles** These articles were written by Neva and Tom Scheve, authors of the "The Complete Guide to Buying, Maintaining, and Servicing a Horse Trailer" and the owners of EquiSpirit Horse Trailers.
  C3 Trailer Safety Checklist Ronda Davenport, Bay Hills Pony Club, Middle California Region, 2007
  C3 Level Travel Safety Ronda Davenport, Bay Hills Pony Club, Middle California Region, 2007

Veterinary Knowledge and Health Care

  Anatomy and Systems
  Merck Veterinary Manual Website, Merck Vet Manual Online, searchable by system
  Gross Anatomy, University of Pennsylvania Website for the gross anatomy lab at the University of Pennsylvania
  General Anatomy & Physiology -- The Horse Magazine Series of articles by Les Sellnow published in The Horse Magazine in 2006.
  Back Series of articles by Les Sellnow published in The Horse Magazine in 2006.
  The Cardiovascular System, Pony Club, UK UK Pony Club Website material
  Circulatory & Respiratory Systems Series of articles by Les Sellnow published in The Horse Magazine in 2006.
  Digestive Tract Parts and functions of the equine digestive tract
  Digestive System Series of articles by Les Sellnow published in The Horse Magazine in 2006.
  The Digestive System, Pony Club, UK UK Pony Club Website material
  Foot Series of articles by Les Sellnow published in The Horse Magazine in 2006.
  Hoof & Leg Cross Section Hoof & Leg cross-section: website horseshoes.com
  Head & Neck Series of articles by Les Sellnow published in The Horse Magazine in 2006.
  Joints Series of articles by Les Sellnow published in The Horse Magazine in 2006.
  NEW! Joint health Graphics - Luitpold Animal Health website
  LEG: Foreleg Conformation and Physiology Series of articles by Les Sellnow published in The Horse Magazine in 2006.
  LEG: Hind Conformation and Physiology Series of articles by Les Sellnow published in The Horse Magazine in 2006.
  Leg Cross Section Views, University of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania, cross section of equine leg
  Muscles Series of articles by Les Sellnow published in The Horse Magazine in 2006.
  The Respiratory System, Pony Club, UK
  Reproduction Series of articles by Les Sellnow published in The Horse Magazine in 2006.
  The Skeletal System From website cyberhorse.net
  Skeletal System Skeletal system of the horse with diagram and answer key (unknown)
  Study Guide: Horse Skeleton Quiz Claudia Deffenbaugh, Middle California Region, 2005
  Study Guide: Skeletal System Flashcards Claudia Deffenbaugh, Middle California Region, 2005
  Teeth: Aging Horses by Teeth Exam Texas A and M University - Department of Animal Science, Equine Studies Program
  Study Guide: Algorithm for Aging Horse by Teeth Claudia Deffenbaugh, Middle California Region
  Study Guide: C3 Teeth Ronda Davenport, Bay Hills Pony Club, Middle California Region, 2007
  Study Guide: Teeth Flashcards Claudia Deffenbaugh, Middle California Region
  Study Guide: Teeth Middle California Region
  Equine Teeth UCDavis Website artcile from UC Davis by Gregory L. Ferraro, W. David Wilson, Tony Basile, and Barbara J. Meierhenry
  Equine Teeth, University of Nevada-Reno University of Nevada, Reno website: pdf file authored by Al Cirelli
  Tendons & Ligaments Series of articles by Les Sellnow published in The Horse Magazine in 2006.
  Study Guide: Tendons, Ligaments, Joints & the Skeletal System Claudia Deffenbaugh, Middle California Region
     
  Diseases
  Merck Veterinary Manual Website, Merck Vet Manual Online, searchable by disease
  Azoturia/Exertional Rhabdomyolysis: Magazine Article The Horse Magazine: July 03 2007, Article # 9903 written by Nancy S. Loving, DVM
  Azoturia/Exertional Rhabdomyolysis, University of Minnesota Recurrent Exertional Rhabdomyolysis (RER) Multiple authors: College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota
  Botulism Vaccination Essentials: Tetanus, Rabies, and Botulism: The Horse.com pdf file by Karen Briggs
  NEW! Colic Series of articles available at the UC Davis Center for Equine Health.
  Three Equine Diseases Three equine diseases explained; EVA, Potomac Horse Fever and rabies. (unknown)
  Exertional Rhabdomyolysis Explanation of Exertional Rhabdomyolysis or 'tying up' (unknown)
  Disease/Parasite Test (Chris Knox, Graduate A, Intermountain Region, March 2004) Answer Key
  Equine Herpesvirus-1, UC Davis Horse Report Website article: UC Davis, Center for Equine Health, no author listed
  Strategies To Prevent Heat Stroke In Horses Keep Your Horse Cool in Hot Weather: About.com article by Katherine Blocksdorf
  Study Guide: Diseases & Conditions Ronda Davenport, Bay Hills Pony Club, Middle California Region, 2007
  Study Guide: Diseases & Systems Ronda Davenport, Bay Hills Pony Club, Middle California Region, 2007
  Study Guide: Equine Infectious Diseases Quiz Middle California Region's Quiz for Infectious Diseases (Claudia Deffenbaugh, Middle California Region, 2007)
  Study Guide: Strangles (Equine Distemper) Prepared by Emma Deane, Middle California Region
  Tetanus Phizer Pharmaceutical Corporation article on tetanus
  West Nile Virus Ohio State University Extension Fact Sheet
     
  Foot and Shoeing
  Farrier & Hoofcare Resource Center
  Evaluation of Horse Shoeing Techniques Texas A and M Website article by Don Sustaire, Dr. Doug Householder, Cathy Schwab
  Evaluating Horseshoeing American Farrier's Association
  Hoof & Leg Cross Section From the website horseshoes.com
  Farrier Tools From the Copperhand Tools website
  Study Guide: Anatomy of the Foot Ronda Davenport, Bay Hills Pony Club, Middle California Region, 2007
  The Equine Foot Article authored by Les Sellnow from
  Study Guide: Foot & Shoeing (Written by Claudia Deffenbaugh, Middle California Region, 2007)
  Study Guide: Foot and Shoeing II (Written by Claudia Deffenbaugh, Middle California Region, 2007)
  Study Guide: Laminitis and Founder Prepared by Hayley Deane
     
  Parasites
  Tapeworms Article on threat of tapeworms: USPC Corporate Sponsor! -- Quest
  Small strongyles Article on threat of Small strongyles: USPC Corporate Sponsor! -- Quest
  Parasites UCDavis Ronda Davenport, Bay Hills Pony Club, Middle California Region, 2007
  Study Guide: Internal Parasites C1-C2 Ronda Davenport, Bay Hills Pony Club, Middle California Region, 2007
  Parasites C level parasite lesson plan with worksheet (Old Dominion Region, date unknown)
  Internal Parasites Life cycles of internal parasites (author unknown)
  Study Guide B Level: Internal Parasites Life cycles of internal parasites (additions for B rating)
  Get Rotation Right! Equine de-worming facts: Get Rotation Right! USPC HM Corporate Sponsor! Intervet
  C3 Parasites Ronda Davenport, Middle California Region, 2007
     
  Vaccinations and Medications
  Vaccinations Explained Vaccinations, vaccines, immunizations and tests (Unknown source)
  Vaccinations, Equus & AAEP Equus magazine article on vacinations, authored by Laurie Prinz
  Vaccinations, AAEP Guidelines For Horses AAEP Guidelines for Vaccination of Horses
  Vaccination Guidelines from UC Davis UC Davis Guidelines for Vaccinations
  Commonly Used Drugs Commonly used equine drugs (FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine, www.fda.gov/cvm/index/consumer/horse.htm)
  Study Guide: Drugs & Medications Study Guide for Equine Drugs & Medication (Claudia Deffenbaugh, Middle California Region, 2005)
  Study Guide: Drugs Quiz Middle California Region's Quiz for Equine Drugs & Medication (Claudia Deffenbaugh, Middle California Region, 2005)
     
  Veterinary Knowledge, General
  Equine Science Final Exam Test: 60 question test for upper level Pony Clubbers testing equine science knowledge (Chris Knox, Graduate A, Intermountain Region, March 2004)
  Lameness, Wounds and First Aid test Equine Science Test: 35 questions for upper level Pony Clubber testing lameness, wounds and first aid (Chris Knox, Graduate A, Intermountain Region, March 2004) Answer Key
  Health & Vet Knowledge Gameboard Health & veterinary Knowledge game with Board, and two sets of playing cards: HB and D levels
  Health & Vet knowledge Game Cards - D level (D Level Cards , Anne H., C2, Tejas Pony Club, 2006;
  Health & Vet Knowledge Game Cards -C and Up Level HB Cards and Board, Julie Herman, Tejas Pony Club, 2006)
  Vital Signs Artcile on Equusite authored by Cheryl Sutor
  Vital Signs, Equus Chart of normal and abnomal vital signs: Equus Magazine

* Cohutta Highlanders Pony Club wishes to acknowledge and thank Leslie McGolgin, Spokane Pony Club, Four Rivers Pony Club and Sooner Pony Club for their original content that was included in some CHPC articles.

**Any Article links that connect with product pages do not represent USPC endorsement of these products.

Special Thanks to Ronda Davenport, Vice RS, Middle California Region for her work gathering and organizing articles on the Mid-Cal Website, many of which are also used here.