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. |
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| Specialty Ratings Information | USPC Forms page, under "S". Click on the Specialty Ratings Links provided | |
Upper Level |
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| 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 |
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| 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) |
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| 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 Rulebooks |
| Discipline Rule Books | USPC Forms Page under "R". Click on "rule books". | |
| USPC Safety Packet | USPC Forms Page under "S". Click on "Safety Packet" | |
| 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) | |
| 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 |
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Anatomy: see Veterinary Knowledge |
Bandaging |
| 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) | |
| Rolling a Bandage | Pony Tube video (Georgina W. C3, DelMarVa Region, 2008) | |
| Applying a Stable Bandage | Pony Tube Video (Rebekah, C3; Liz C1, Oregon Region, 2009) | |
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 | |
| 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 | |
Conformation and Lameness |
| New! Conformation Faults | Worksheet/Activity with Teacher's Lesson Plan. Val Kozlowski, DelMarVa Region, 2009. | |
| Anatomy etc Test | 53 questions testing biology, anatomy, teeth & conformation (Chris Knox, Graduate A, Intermountain Region, March 2004) Answer Key | |
| C3 Conformation | Ronda Davenport, Bay Hills Pony Club, Middle California Region, 2007 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 non-profit organization promoting Land Conservation for Equestrian use | |
| Riders' Rights and Regulations | Horse & Rider article by Merritt Clifton | |
Leading and Longeing |
| 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 |
| Calcium-Phosphorus Ratio | Link to article by Susan Evans Garlinghouse, (c) 1998 | |
| Beating the Metabolic Pull: Part 1 - Hydration | Link to article by Susan Evans Garlinghouse, from Endurance News, June 2000 | |
| Beating the Metabolic Pull: Part 2 - Gut Motility | Link to article by Susan Evans Garlinghouse, from Endurance News, June 2000 | |
| Beating the Metabolic Pull: Part 3 - Energy balance | Link to article by Susan Evans Garlinghouse, from Endurance News, June 2000 | |
| How to safely Feed a Tidbit | Weblink to eHow.com article | |
| Equilibrateequine.com -- Equine Nutrition Newsletter. | Dr. Claire Thunes, Graduate B, British Pony Club: Subscriptions available from her website. | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
Rallies |
| Rally Information for Competitors | Rally Prep Articles Page | |
| Great resource for Ralliers! 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 | 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) | |
| HB/HA Record Book Guide | Ann W. Claflin and Jane L. Jackson: North Country Pony Club, White Mountain Region, 2008 | |
| New! How to Measure your Horse's Height & Weight | Worksheet/Activity with Answer Key. Val Kozlowski, DelMarVa Region, 2009. | |
Safety |
| USPC Safety Webpage | Webapge of the USPC Safety Committee | |
| New!How to Attend to a Fallen Rider | Weblink to ehow.com article | |
| New! Emergency Planning Workbook | Workbook available from The Horse Magazine online | |
| USPC Safety Packet | USPC Forms Page under "S". Click on "Safety Packet" | |
| USPC Safety: Concussion Brochure | USPC Forms Page under "S". Click on "Safety: Concussion Brochure" | |
| Every Time, Every Ride -- Video | USPC Bookstore Listing of Every Time - Every Ride Video ($10.95) A must for club libraries. | |
| 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. | |
| New! Heat Stroke | Worksheet/Activity with Answer Key for teaching how to recognize and prevent heat stroke. Val Kozlowski, DelMarVa Region, 2009) | |
| New! Barn Safety | Worksheet/Activity with Answer Key. Val Kozlowski, DelMarVa Region, 2009) | |
Stable Management |
| 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 | ||
| 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. | |
| UC Davis 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 | ||
| 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, NE, CHMJ, date unknown | |
| Parts Of The Bridle | D1-D2 Lesson Plan - Parts of the bridle (Susan Poulton, CHMJ, March 2007) | |
| New! Short Video: How to apply boots | Expert.com Video on How to Apply Splint Boots | |
| 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) | |
| Study Guide: Bitting and Tack | Study Guide Bitting and Tack (Claudia Deffenbaugh Middle California Region 2007) | |
| New! Types of Saddles | Worksheet/Activity with Answer Key. Val Kozlowski, DelMarVa Region, 2009) | |
| New! How to Fit a Saddle | Worksheet/Activity with Answer Key. Val Kozlowski, DelMarVa Region, 2009) | |
| Grooming | ||
| Winter Grooming | Winter grooming tips and tricks (Leslie Smith, 1998, region unknown) | |
| New! How to finish clip a horse's legs | Short video demonstrating how to Clip a horse's legs (Mara Kieth-Hunter, Sycamore Stables in Amherst, Mass.) | |
| Turnout | ||
| Helmet Fitting Information | Helmet fitting guidelines handout (Mary Waldman, Delmarva Region, 2006) | |
| 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 | |
| Writing a Lesson Plan | Northern Lakes Region: How to develop a lesson plan (HB level) - PowerPoint file by Jeni Ruelle-Boettge (HA) | |
| 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 | |
| Sample Mounted Lesson Plan for Candidates to review | >Sample Jumping Lesson Plan (BreeOna E. (HB) Lake Superior Pony Club, Lake Shore Region, 2007) | |
| Sample Mounted Lesson Plan for HB Candidates to review | Sample Jumping Lesson Plan (Hannah G. (HB) Canterbury Pony Club, Lake Shore Region, 2007) | |
| 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) | |
| Sample Mounted Flat Lesson Plan for HB Candidates to review | Sample Flat Lesson Plan (Hannah G. (HB) Canterbury Pony Club, Lake Shore Region, 2007) | |
| 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) | |
| 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) |
Travel 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 | |
| New! Trailer Equipment | Worksheet/Activity with Answer Key. Val Kozlowski, DelMarVa Region, 2009. | |
| New! Trailer Loading & Unloading | Worksheet/Activity with Answer Key. Val Kozlowski, DelMarVa Region, 2009. | |
| New! Trailer Loading and Unloading Game | Game for teaching Trailer Loading and Unloading, Shore Riders Pony Club, DelMarVa Region, 2009. | |
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. | |
| New! Anatomy - Body | Worksheet/Activity with Answer Key. Val Kozlowski, DelMarVa Region, 2009. | |
| 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 | |
| New! Anatomy - Legs | Worksheet/Activity with Answer Key. Val Kozlowski, DelMarVa Region, 2009. | |
| 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. | |
| New! Anatomy - Head | Worksheet/Activity with Answer Key. Val Kozlowski, DelMarVa Region, 2009. | |
| Joints | Series of articles by Les Sellnow published in The Horse Magazine in 2006. | |
| 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 | |
| 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 author) | |
| 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: 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/Hoof and Shoeing | ||
| Farrier & Hoofcare Resource Center | HorseShoes.com website | |
| Evaluation of Horse Shoeing Techniques | Texas A&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 The Horse magazine 2006 | |
| Study Guide: Foot & Shoeing | 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 | |
| Farrier Tools & Hoof Photos | Worksheet/Activity for teaching Farrier Tools, Val Kozlowski, DelMarVa Region, 2009 | |
| 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) | |
| 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 | ||
| NEW! How to give your horse a shot | Short Video presentation (Mara Kieth-Hunter, Sycamore Stables in Amherst, Mass | |
| 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 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 | ||
| New! Vital Signs | Worksheet/Activity with Answer Key. Val Kozlowski, Oregon Region, 2009. | |
| 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 -C and Up Level | HB Cards and Board, Julie Herman, Tejas Pony Club, 2006) | |
| Vital Signs | Article on Equusite 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.
Thanks to Ronda Davenport, Middle California Region for her work gathering and organizing articles on the Mid-Cal Website, many of which are also used here.
Thanks to Val Kozlowski, Williamette Pony Club, Oregon Region, for sharing her extensive list of lessons plans.