Please note that these documents are original works and if used credit must be given to the author(s).
Rating Standards, Study Guides & Reading Resource Lists
| 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. |
| Discipline Rule Books | USPC Forms Page under "R". Click on "rule books". | |
| USPC Safety Packet | USPC Forms Page under "S". Click on "Safety Packet" |
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) | |
| USPC Guide to Bandaging | USPC Bookstore Listing of Booklet by Susan Harris. ($7.95) |
Conditioning
| D Level Conditioning | Lesson Plan: D Level Condition/Conditioning (Pioneer Riders Pony Club, Intermountain Region; date unknown) | |
| 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 | |
| Schooling Principles-Threshold Picture Guide | USPC Bookstore Listing: Schooling Principles-Threshold Picture Guide ($11.95) |
Confirmation and Lameness
| Conformation - Body | Flashcards: Body: D3 level conformation (Cohutta Highlanders, South Region, unknown)* | |
| Leg Anatomy | Website featuring picture of lower leg cross section sponsored by the Horse Sense Hoof Model |
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) |
Nutrition
| D Intro Nutrition | D level introduction to nutrition (includes treat recipe and quiz) | |
| Feeding a pony safely | Lesson Plan: UR/D1 Stall and feeding safety (Unknown source) | |
| Rules For Feeding | Claudia Deffenbaugh, Middle California Region, 2005 | |
| Nutrition Lesson Plan #4 | Sample lesson plan: Which feeds provide the six classes of nutrients? |
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" | |
| New! Record Book Guide | Ann W. Claflin and Jane L. Jackson: North Country Pony Club, White Mountain Region, 2008 |
Safety
| Every Time, Every Ride -- Video | USPC Bookstore Listing of Every Time - Every Ride Video ($10.95) Included in most club libraries. |
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 |
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) | |
| 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) | |
| Winter Grooming | Winter grooming tips and tricks (Leslie Smith, 1998, region unknown) |
Veterinary Knowledge and Health Care
| Anatomy and Systems | ||
| 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 | |
| The Digestive System, Pony Club, UK | UK Pony Club Website material | |
| Hoof & Leg Cross Section | Hoof & Leg cross-section: website horseshoes.com | |
| Leg Cross Section Views, University of Pennsylvania | University of Pennsylvania, cross section of equine leg | |
| The Respiratory System, Pony Club, UK | ||
| Skeletal System | Skeletal system of the horse with diagram and answer key (unknown) | |
| Study Guide: Skeletal System Flashcards | Claudia Deffenbaugh, Middle California Region, 2005 | |
| New! Health & Vet Knowledge Gameboard | Health & veterinary Knowledge game with Board, and two sets of playing cards: HB and D levels | |
| New! Health & Vet Knowledge Game Cards - D Level | D Cards, Anne, H. C2 Tejas Pony Club, Rio Grande Region, 2006) | |
| Vaccinations and Medications | ||
| Vaccinations Explained | Vaccinations, vaccines, immunizations and tests (Unknown source) | |
| 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.