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Saturday, October 8, 2011

ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY!

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About Horse and Hound Pony Club

Horse and Hound Pony Club was founded in 1985 and has been an active club in the Midwest Region of the United States Pony Club ever since. Our members are motivated and passionate young equine enthusiasts who participate in mounted and unmounted club meetings, regional rallies, clinics with national professionals, as well as regional and national championships.

The wonderful opportunities Horse and Hound members have are made possible by the generosity and dedication of our sponsors, parents, volunteers and instructors. A very special thank you to Carlie for giving us a home at Settler's Acre in Greenwood, MO.

We have wonderful pony clubbers that are a joy to work with. We have 11 dedicated clubbers that all work so hard and make us proud every day of the year. Our members currently range from ages 9 to 21 and are unrated through HBs.

We love having future members, sponsors and other local pony clubbers as guests out our meetings. Please contact Sarah Bloss if you would like to learn more about Horse & Hound Pony Club or schedule a visit.

Fun Fact of the Day

Horses have 16 muscles in each ear, allowing them to rotate their ears 180 degrees.

Straight from the Horse's Mouth

"Show me your horse, and I will tell you who you are."
~ Old English Proverb

Announcements

No announcements at this time

2013 Key Dates

April
7 ~ Mounted Meeting
21 ~ Mounted Meeting

May
 5 ~ Mounted Meeting
11-12 ~ Eventing Rally at Longview

June
3-6 ~ Gegi Clinic
9 ~ Mega Rally Prep
19-22 ~ Mega Rally in Fulton, MO
23 ~ Rally unpacking

July
14 ~ Mounted Meeting
28 ~ Mounted Meeting

August
6-11 ~ USPC CHAMPIONSHIPS IN KANSAS CITY
24 ~ Fox Hunting Clinic at Fin & Feather

September
8 ~ Games Rally at Longview Horse Park
15 ~ Mounted Meeting
29 ~ Mounted Meeting

October
6 ~ Youth Hunt at Fin & Feather
19 ~ Grand Prix at the American Royal
27 ~ Halloween Party

November
10 ~ Mounted Meeting
24 ~ Mounted Meeting

December
15 ~ Holiday Party

Useful Links

  • Horse & Hound Website
  • Settler's Acre
  • USPC Midwest Region
  • The United States Pony Club
  • Mission Valley Hunt
  • Eventing Nation- search "are you smarter than a pony clubber"

Blog Archive

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    • ►  August (1)
  • ►  2012 (2)
    • ►  July (1)
    • ►  February (1)
  • ▼  2011 (7)
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      • ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY!
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Horsin' Around with Horse & Hound

Every couple of months I will post a new slide show capturing our most recent accomplishments and good times shared. To make a photo contribution, please just send me an email.


Contributors

  • Sarah Bloss
  • Sarah

HHPC Library

The following books are available for check-out. Please e-mail Sarah to learn more about checking-out a book or making a donation to the library.

The Beginning Dressage Book, Kathryn Denby-Wrightson & Joan Fry (1981)

Contains information on tack, ground training, basic aids, advanced aids, riding for competition and riding for pleasure.

Biomechanics of Lameness in Horses, James R. Rooney, DVM (1969)

This book is exceedingly interesting and full of great diagrams, images, and explanation of angles and movement of the horse. Contents include: joint structure and movement, bone structure and movement, kinematics of the forelimb, dynamics of the forelimb, individual joints of the forelimb, kinematics, dynamics, ad individual joints of the hind limb, the vertebral column, the nervous system, fractures of long bone, lameness in forelimb, lameness in hind limb, disorders of the nervous system, complementary lameness, and theory of lameness.

The Classical Seat: A Guide for the Everyday Rider, Sylvia Loch (1991)

This is a favorite book of many pony clubbers. Includes the history of the “classical seat,” balance and rhythm, back and pelvis, seat, legs, and hands, working aids, precision aids, and creating forward riding with confidence.

The Complete Book of the Horse, edited by Peter Roberts

This large book is full of great color photographs, and contents include information on the leading American, British, and European breeds, giving a breakdown of their evolution, size, and main characteristics, sporting horses and the events they participate in, explanation of working horses and the jobs they are able to perform, and finally the Spanish Riding School in Vienna.

“Conditioning to Win,” Equine Research Publications (1974)

Contents include: basic conditioning theory, psychology, confirmation and athletic ability, evaluation of performance potential, care and conditioning of young horses, conditioning for specific events, art and science of conditioning, and the thoughts of several veterinarians.

The Equine Questionnaire, W. David Godson (1986)

This book is designed for ages 8 and up and is formatted in 45 chapters full of questions-and-answers (so it’s a great study guide). It’s divided into a novice and an advanced section full of tables, charts, and illustrations… did I mention it was reviewed by 8 graduate A Pony Clubbers and that David was one of my amazing HA examiners?!?!

Grooming Your Horse, Neale Haley (1974)

Book describes what grooming is, why its necessary, how to use grooming tools, how to clean all parts of the horse, bathing, trimming, clipping, braiding the main and tail, and tips for preparing for shows.

Guide to Longeing, Marie-Louise Brodnax and The United States Pony Club Instructional Council (1991)

Includes a description and fitting of equipment, communication (use of: voice, vocabulary, longe whip, longe line, body placement, time limits), and longeing to the USPC Standards. You may be aware that recently the standard has been revised, however this is more of a shuffling than a change in expectations, so this booklet is still very useful.

Hay Samples

This is work in progress by a former HHPCer; your hay books should be more complete.

The Horse, 2nd Edition, J. Warren Evans, Anthony Borton, Harold Hintz, and L. Dale Van Vleck

Several professors write this over 800-page book from multiple prestigious universities. It includes a history and development of the horse, the relationship of horse to mankind, the science of horses, in depth information on over 26 breeds prevalent in the United States, anatomy, physiology, lots of information on digestion, nutrients, feeds and feeding, food-related ailments, comprehensive reproduction and breeding, genetics, trait selection, diseases of the horse, parasites in the horse, management and training of the horse, anatomy/physiology/care of legs and feet, fences/buildings/and equipment, and helpful information on managing a horse farm.

Horses, Kate Reddick

This is a fabulous color-photo guide to over 125 horse breeds from every continent and their evolution and different breed histories.

Horse Anatomy-Illustrated, Robert F. Way, VMD, MS

Great illustrated book containing several diagrams of internal structures (muscles, bones, organ that effect movement) of the horse and key information about how they work within the body.

Hunter Seat Equitation, George H. Morris (1971)

Yes, this is THE George Morris, the man who sets the bar for equitation. Contains great photos and interesting diagrams. Contents include: positions of the rider, in-depth discussion on proper use of aids, work on the flat, horse and rider work- longitudinally, horse and rider work- laterally, three levels of jumping, horse show tips, suggestion to teachers, and information on type of teaching programs.

The Huntsman in the Field, American Foxhound Club (1979)

Very informative, contains theories and practices of the huntsman in the field, as well as descriptions of phases in the fox hunt (Just a reminder: fox hunting has been described as “an ancient and noble sport of kings” so don’t be dissuaded by the date of publication, it’s practically new in the history of the sport J )

The Instructor’s Handbook, The British Horse Society, and The Pony Club (1977)

Contents include suggestion for instructors on: learning, teaching, principles of good instruction, various ways of instructing, giving a riding lesson, general considerations, voice production, exercises, school movements, teaching jumping, use of cavaletii, and special considerations for working with the very young.

Longeing, The Instructional Council of the United States Pony Club (1982)

This booklet is still incredibly useful and easy to navigate. Contents include: Description and fitting of equipment, communication, longeing for exercise, longeing the schooled horse, problems, artificial aids, and longeing the green horse.

The Longeing Book, Judy Richter

Very complete longeing book, with lots of pictures. Contents include: preparation for longeing, teaching young and/or inexperienced horses, common evasions, suppeling exercises, work of cavalettis and low jumps, work in long reins, the fresh horse, the tense horse, the tough horse, and the competition horse.

The Manual of Horsemanship- 9th Edition, The British Horse Society & The Pony Club

One of the early and complete pony club manuals that proves itself invaluable for new to advanced members…. which basically means you have a lot of pony club knowledge on every page. This particular edition has over 80 drawings and diagrams.

The Manual of Horsemanships- 10th Edition, The British Horse Society (2 copies)

Once again, there is a lot of pony club knowledge in one book. This edition has 450 pages, over 150 illustrations, and a fun glossary.

The Manual of Stable Management, The British Horse Society (1988)

The aim of this series is to provide a comprehensive reference library offering advice and information on the care and management of the horse. Compiled by experts, the books are considered essential reading for students taking the BHS examinations.

  • Book 1: The Horse
    • Conformation, action, psychology of the horse, teeth and aging, breeds, breeding, identification, buying and selling, glossary of terms
  • Book 2: Care of the Horse
    • Handling the horse, stable vices and problem behaviors, grooming, bedding, clipping, trimming, pulling, and plaiting, recognizing good health and caring for sick horse, internal parasites, shoeing.
  • Book 4: Saddlery
    • Saddles, bridles, other saddlery, bits, boots and bandages, clothing, care and cleaning of leather, saddling and unsaddling
  • Book 5: Specialist Care of Competition Horse
    • Dressage horse, driving horse, show jumper, event horse, long distance horse, hunter, show horse or pony, point to pointer, polo pony, types of transportation, traveling
  • Book 6: The Stable Yard
    • Construction, riding schools, organizing and running a yard, the buying of fodder and bedding, and the law

The Merck Veterinary Manual- 3rd & 5th Edition

These manuals contain almost any health information you might have occasion to look for. It contains lots of information on ailments, diseases and anatomy. Upper level pony clubbers: this book is a great resource to supplement you knowledge for upper level testings- just be aware that you should know that there have been advancements in treatments and research since the publication.

The Noble Horse, Monique and Hans D. Dossenbach

Nice big book full of wonderful color photographs and illustrations. This book includes the natural history of the horse, the historical relationship of horse and man, the modern relationship of horse and man (work, sports, pleasure), and finally a great glossary of equestrian terms.

The Older Horse: A Complete Guide to Care and Conditioning for Horses 10 and Up, Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD (1993)

Contents include: purchase, care, conditioning, special problems of older horses, the later years, retirement, and saying good-bye.

Pony Club Manual No. 1, D and C Certificates, Elaine Knox-Thompson and Suzanne Dickens

This is from the New Zealand Pony Club, but is very similar to our manual before USPC books before they were divided into three volumes. Think of it a condensed version of the manual and a great supplement.

Pony Club Manual No. 3, For Instructors, Elaine Knox-Thompson and Suzanne Dickens

This is from the New Zealand Pony Club; this is an entire book full of advice and suggestions for instructors based on the over-arching international understanding of the standard.

Reschooling the Thoroughbred, Peggy Jett Pittenger (1991)

Contents include: tips on finding a bargain thoroughbred, what becomes of slow racehorses, how to find/what to look for in reschooling prospects, age, experience and gender considerations, how to spot unsoundness, getting the racer out, trail riding, learning to jump, going to shows, and a short history of the breed.

Start Riding Right, Command Jean Licart

This book presents the basic principles of equitation through a series of lessons. It’s great for those who wish to improve, or get good ideas for teaching mounted lessons.

Threshold Picture Guides, Jane Holderness-Roddam

This is a great series of books that are beautifully illustrated and typically include step-by-step guides. This series is designed with the first-time horse owner in mind, but definitely has pertinent information for all levels of experience. Also, they make excellent teaching tools.

  • Beds & Bedding
    • Why bedding is needed, types of bedding, stable floors and drainage, how to muck a stall, tools and equipment, methods of disposal, storage of bedding, stable hygiene, and safety in the stable
  • Boots & Bandages
    • Exercise boots, traveling boots, types of bandages, how to bandage legs, tails. And injuries, care of equipment
  • Feeds & Feeding
    • Rules of good feeding, grass and grass products, types of foodstuffs, compound feed and supplements, methods of feeding horses, mixing feeds, guides to suitable diets, and food and health
  • Fields & Fencing
    • Fields fit for horses, grass care, good grazing, poisonous plants, water, types of fencing and gates, shelter and sheds, hazards, care in winter, and catching a horse
  • First Aid (2 copies)
    • Equipment and first aid kit, cleaning and treating wounds, bandaging and poulticing, strains and bruising, foot injuries, sores and mouth problems, colic, coughs, influenza, azoturia, laminitis, and mud fever
  • Fitting Tack
    • Headcollars, halters, snaffle bridle, various bits, nosebands, double bridle, saddles and girths, martingales, numnahs, breastplate, breast girth, cruppers, weight cloth, longeing equipment, and care of tack
  • Mane & Tails
    • How to pull mane & tail, plaiting a main with thread or rubber bands, remedial mane plaiting, hogging a mane, plaiting a tail, and safety checklist
  • Rugs & Rollers
  • Basic types and patterns of rugs and blankets, sheets, fastenings, rollers and surcingles, choice of material and design, fitting- advice and common problems, care, storage, and repair
    • Helmets, boots, back protectors, saddlery and tack, safety in stable and field, road safety, trailer and horsebox safety, emergency action, simple first aid
  • Sheds & Shelters
    • Different types of field shelter, floors and fitting, windbreaks, feed and hay stores, tack rooms, emergency shelter, and maintenance
  • Show Jumping
    • Tack and equipment, rider’s position, schooling at home, walking the course, tips to ride type of fences, ring procedure, and avoiding faults
  • Trimming & Clipping
    • Trimming the head and legs, the clipping machine, how to clip, four types of clipping, useful tips

The Usborne Guide to Riding and Pony Care, Christopher Rawson, Joanna Spector, and Elizabeth Polling

This book is for everyone who is interested in horses, ponies, and riding (so it is not a USPC publication and be wary of fun British terms). Includes some great illustrations, and information and on how to handle a pony, feeding, grooming, and equestrian sports and games.

Vaulting: The Art of Gymnastics on the Moving Horse, Elizabeth Friedlaender

Discusses preparation, building a foundation, advanced work for vaulting teams, exhibitions, competitions, glossary, and scoring charts.

The Young Rider’s Guide to Horse & Pony Care, Jane Kidd (1981) (2 copies)

Contents include: learning to ride (classical position, western seat, saddle seat, use of aids, and jumping), basic schooling (on the flat, paces, turning, transitions, cavaletii work, and jumping), buying a horse (conformation, movement, suitability, trying a horse, types of horse), breeding horses, care of the horse (stabling, feeding, grooming, clipping before and after riding care, preps for rallies and shows, transportation, and shoeing), saddlery (saddle, bridle, boots, bandages, and blankets), the health of the horse (the veterinary profession, anatomy of the horse, signs of illness, skin disorders, respiratory ailments, digestive problems, lameness, vices and weaknesses, first aid), aging, colors, markings, breeds of the world.
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