MIDDLE CALIFORNIA REGION

UNITED STATES PONY CLUBS, INC.

Study Aids

Here you will find a variety of resources to help you prepare for your next rating or rally.  You will find material to help you develop a lesson plan for your next Pony Club meeting, an interactive Quiz challenge or even a guide to toxic plants. 

Take a look around.  Have fun!

Before you test, know the appropriate and current USPC Standard!  Then be sure to review the Test Sheet

Follow these links to view the USPC Standards
Club/Center Level D Standards -- D1, D2, D3 -- CLASSIC D Standards -- D1, D2, D3 -- HUNTER SEAT C Standards -- C1, C2 -- CLASSIC C Standards -- C1, C2 -- HUNTER SEAT	National Level HB / HA Standards C3, B, A Standards -- TRADITIONAL C3, B, A Standards -- DRESSAGE C3, B, A Standards -- SHOW JUMPING
Follow these links to view the USPC Test Sheets
Club/Center Level D Level Test Sheets D1 D2 -- Classic D2 -- Horse Management D2 -- On the Flat D2 -- Over Fences D2 -- Hunter Seat Equitation D3 -- Classic D3 -- Horse Management D3 -- On the Flat D3 -- Over Fences D3 -- Hunter Seat Equitation C Level Tests Sheets C1 -- Classic C1 -- Horse Management C1 -- On the Flat C1 -- Over Fences C1 -- Hunter Seat Equitation C2 -- Classic C2 -- Horse Management C2 -- On the Flat C2 -- Over Fences C2 -- Hunter Seat Equitation	National Level Horse Management Test Sheets HB H-HM / H / HA Traditional Test Sheets C3 -- Traditional B -- Traditional A -- Traditional Dressage Test Sheets C3 -- Dressage B -- Dressage A -- Dressage Show Jumping Test Sheets C3 -- Show Jumping B-- Show Jumping A -- Show Jumping

Follow these links for study aids on the following:
To prepare for your D Ratings:	To prepare for your C1 & C2 Ratings:
MidCal D3 Study Guide MidCal D2 Study Guide MidCal D1 Study Guide Safety Information Packet, USPC How to tie a Slip Knot, UC Extension Groom Box, USPC Games Page Pony Parts, MidCal Guide Parts of Horse, 4H of Ontario Points of the Horse Game, Canadian Pony Club Carousel of Breeds, 4H of Virginia Horse of a Different Color, 4H of Virginia Parts of a Horse, 4H of Virginia Pony Parts, University of Kentucky Parts of a Pony, USPC Games Page Pony Colors, MidCal Guide Pony Markings, MidCal Guide Parts of the Bridle, USPC Games Page Parts of the Saddle, USPC Games Page Horse Identification, 4H on Ontario Colors & Markings, USPC Games Page Quiz Primer, Canadian Pony Club Pony and Horse Breeds, International Museum of the Horse Health & Maintenance Record Book, USPC Health & Maintenance Record Book Guide, USPC Don't forget our Educational Links page! You'll find more on our Fun Links page!	MidCal C2 Study Guide MidCal C1 Study Guide C2 Rally & Rating Tips C1 Rally & Rating Tips Concussion Information, USPC Conformation -- Blemishes & Unsoundnesses, MidCal Guide Conformation -- Foreleg Conformation, MidCal Guide Conformation -- Foreleg Questions, MidCal Guide Conformation -- Foreleg Answers, MidCal Guide Conformation -- Hind Leg Conformation, MidCal Guide Conformation -- Hind Leg Questions, MidCal Guide Conformation -- Hind Leg Answers, MidCal Guide Helmet Fitting, USPC Internal Parasites, MidCal Guide Nutrition -- Basics of Equine Nutrition, Rutgers University Toxic Plants, MidCal Guide Health & Maintenance Record Book, USPC Health & Maintenance Record Book Guide, USPC
To prepare for your National Tests, follow these links for the HB/H-HM/C3/H/B/HA/A  levels:
Study Materials for all National Level Testing Study Materials for Traditional Candidates Study Materials for Dressage Candidates Study Materials for Show Jumping Candidates
General Anatomy
General Anatomy, University of Pennsylvania Parts of the Horse, 4H of Ontario Anatomy & Physiology Overview, thehorse.com The Forelimb, thehorse.com The Hind Limb, thehorse.com Leg Cross Section Views, University of Pennsylvania The Joints, thehorse.com Tendons & Ligaments, thehorse.com The Equine Foot, thehorse.com	The Head & Neck, thehorse.com The Equine Back, thehorse.com The Muscles, thehorse.com The Digestive System, thehorse.com The Respiratory & Cardiovascular Systems, thehorse.com The Reproductive System, thehorse.com The Skeletal System, MidCal Guide The Skeletal System, cyberhorse.net Guide to Dissection of the Horse, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University
Aging Horse, the care of
The Aging Horse, The Horse Report, UC Davis Providing Care for Your Senior Horse, thehorse.com	Care of the Older Horse, Bayer Equine Connection
Bandaging
Bandaging, MidCal C3 Guide	Bandaging for the C3, B and HA, USPC
Basic Balanced Position
Basic Balanced Position, Allyson Thurston	Basic Balanced Position and USPC Ratings, Cathy Frederickson, et al
Bitting
Types of Bits -- HB Guide, MidCal Guide Bitting and Tack, by Claudia Deffenbaugh	The Bit Gallery, equisearch.com
Conditioning
HB Sample Conditioning Chart, USPC HB Conditioning for Record Book, USPC Conditioning, MidCal C3 Guide Body Condition Scoring, Purina Mills	Conditioning -- Guidelines for the HB, H-HM/H/HA Body Condition Scoring, Forage First Equine Nutrition Body Weight Formula Sheet, by Claudia Deffenbaugh
Conformation
Conformation, MidCal Guide Foreleg Conformation, MidCal Guide Foreleg Questions, MidCal Guide   Foreleg Answers, MidCal Guide Hind Leg Conformation, MidCal Guide Hind Leg Questions, MidCal Guide Hind Leg Answers, MidCal Guide Conformation Analysis, Washington State University Conformation Analysis, by Claudia Deffenbaugh	Conformation Analysis Worksheet, by Claudia Deffenbaugh Movement & Conformational Unsoundnesses, by Claudia Deffenbaugh Tendons, Ligaments, Joints & the Skeletal System, by Claudia Deffenbaugh Horse Skeleton Quiz, by Claudia Deffenbaugh Leg Anatomy, Farrier & Hoofcare Resource Center Blemishes & Unsoundnesses, MidCal Guide
Cross Country Clinic Clips
Cross Country Clinic Clips with Jim Wofford, on YouTube Cross Country Clinic with Jim Wofford -- Riding the Loons at Fair Hill***	Cross Country Clinic w/Jim Wofford -- how to get your reins back
Digestive System
Digestive System, MidCal Guide see the video at our youtube site at http://www.youtube.com/user/MidCalRegion under "playlists" then "nutrition"	Digestive System, thehorse.com Digestive System Quiz, University of Kentucky
Disaster Preparedness
see videos at our at our youtube site at http://www.youtube.com/user/MidCalRegion under "playlists" then "disaster planning" Disaster Planning, AAEP Disaster Planning, The Horse Report, UC Davis Emergency Planning Workbook, TheHorse.com	Horse Rescue, The Horse Report, UC Davis Barn Fire Safety Tips, OHRIA Large Animal Rescue, Hollister CA
Disease and Ailments
Diseases and Ailments, System Affected, MidCal Guide Diseases and Ailments Flashcards, by Claudia Deffenbaugh Diseases and Ailments Quiz, by Claudia Deffenbaugh Azoturia/Exertional Rhabdomyolysis, thehorse.com Azoturia/Exertional Rhabdomyolysis, University of Minnesota Botulism, thehorse.com Colic, Merck Veterinary Manual Colic, The Horse Report, UC Davis Encephalomyelitis (VEE, WEE, EEE),  Merck Veterinary Manual Equine Herpesvirus-1, The Horse Report, UC Davis Equine Herpesvirus-1, Equus Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA), Merck Veterinary Manual Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM), Merck Veterinary Manual Bacterial Diseases of the Horse, University of California Extension	Equine Recurrent Uveitis (Periodic Opthalmia), Merck Veterinary Manual Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA), Merck Veterinary Manual Heaves, Merck Veterinary Manual Influenza (Flu), thehorse.com Laminitis & Founder, by Hayley Deane Laminitis, Merck Veterinary Manual Rabies, thehorse.com Potomac Horse Fever, Merck Veterinary Manual Rhinopneumonitis (Equine herpesvirus 1 & 4), thehorse.com Rhinopneumonitis (Equine herpesvirus 1 & 4), fact sheet, Equus Strangles, by Emma Deane Strangles, Merck Veterinary Manual Strangles, thehorse.com Tetanus, thehorse.com West Nile Virus, CA Dept of Agriculture West Nile Virus, 2007 confirmed equine cases in California Strategies To Prevent Heat Stroke In Horses, Katherine Blocksdorf
Drugs & Medications
Drugs & Medications, by Claudia Deffenbaugh Drugs & Medications Quiz, by Claudia Deffenbaugh Drugs for the HA, USPC	Vaccinations, Equus & AAEP Vaccinations, AAEP Guidelines For Horses
Equine Physical Exams
General Exam, University of Pennsylvania Gastrointestinal Exam, University of Pennsylvania	Respiratory Exam, University of Pennsylvania Lameness Exam, University of Pennsylvania
Feed -- see Nutrition
Foot & Shoeing
The Equine Foot, thehorse.com Anatomy of the Foot, MidCal Guide Foot & Shoeing by Claudia Deffenbaugh See emergency shoe removal from www.anvilbrand.com at our youtube site at http://www.youtube.com/user/MidCalRegion under "playlists" then "anatomy of the foot" Farrier & Hoofcare Resource Center Laminitis & Founder, by Haley Deane Laminitis, Merck Veterinary Manual	Navicular Disease, The Horse Report, UC Davis Evaluation of Horse Shoeing Techniques Texas A & M University Foot & Shoeing Flashcards, by Claudia Deffenbaugh Hoof & Leg Cross Section, horseshoes.com Farrier Tools, copperhandtools.com
HB Preparedness -- start here!
Materials for the HB Candidate, USPC MidCal HB Study Guide HB Study Guide, USPC HB Types of Bits, MidCal Guide Bits and Bitting, myhorseuniveristy HB Sample Conditioning Chart, USPC Diseases and Ailments, System Affected, MidCal Guide Diseases and Ailments Flashcards, by Claudia Deffenbaugh Diseases and Ailments Quiz, by Claudia Deffenbaugh Record Books, MidCal HB Guide Record Books, Understanding the HB & HA Requirements, Claire Harmon, USPC NE Tack and Bitting, by Claudia Deffenbaugh	Teaching, MidCal HB Guide Tips For A Good Dismounted Lesson Developing an Unmounted Lesson Plan, MidCal Guide Sample Unmounted Lesson Plan, MidCal Guide Unmounted Lesson Plan Worksheet, MidCal Guide Mounted Lesson Plan Worksheet, MidCal Guide Teeth Flashcards, by Claudia Deffenbaugh Teeth, MidCal HB/HA Guide Toxic Plants, MidCal HB/HA Guide General Exam -- T, P & R, University of Pennsylvania Horse Vitals, HorseChannel.com
Lameness and Disorders
Lameness Exam, University of Pennsylvania Lameness Overview, all from Merck Veterinary Manual Laminitis, Merck Veterinary Manual Navicular Disease, Merck Veterinary Manual Navicular Disease, The Horse Report, UC Davis Sidebone, Merck Veterinary Manual Puncture Wounds of the Foot, Merck Veterinary Manual Osselets, Merck Veterinary Manual Ringbone, Merck Veterinary Manual Sesamoiditits, Merck Veterinary Manual Windgalls, Merck Veterinary Manual	Splints, Merck Veterinary Manual Sweeny, Merck Veterinary Manual Bog Spavin, Merck Veterinary Manual Bone Spavin, Merck Veterinary Manual Curb, Merck Veterinary Manual Thoroughpin, Merck Veterinary Manual Blemishes & Unsoundnesses, Merck Veterinary Manual Radiology and the Prepurchase Exam, University of Pennsylvania Radiology of Abnormalities, University of Pennsylvania
Land Conservation
Land conservation for the HB, USPC Equestrian Land Conservation Resource	Land Conservation for the H/HA, USPC
Leg Anatomy
Parts of the Horse, 4H 0f Ontario Tendons, Ligaments, Joints & the Skeletal System, by Claudia Deffenbaugh A Gallery of Hoof & Leg Conformation Diagrams, Illustrated Atlas of Equine Anatomy Tendons & Ligaments, thehorse.com Forelimb Anatomy, thehorse.com Hind Limb Anatomy, thehorse.com Bones of the Hock	Front & Hind Limb Joints, thehorse.com Leg Cross Section Views, University of Pennsylvania Hoof & Leg Cross Section, horseshoes.com Blemishes & Unsoundnesses, MidCal Guide Radiology and the Prepurchase Exam, University of Pennsylvania Radiology of Abnormalities, University of Pennsylvania
Lesson Plans -- see Teaching
Longeing
C3 Longeing Expectations, USPC
Nutrition
see video at our at our youtube site at http://www.youtube.com/user/MidCalRegion under "playlists" then "nutrition"" Nutrition, MidCal Guide Nutrition, the Key to Unlocking Your Horse's Health, AAEP Feeding Management of the Equine, Oklahoma State University Horse Nutrition and Feeding, University of Minnesota Nutrition Flashcards, by Claudia Deffenbaugh   Fats & Proteins Flashcards, by Claudia Deffenbaugh Basics of Equine Nutrition, Rutgers University Feeding Right/Rules For Feeding, by Claudia Deffenbaugh Nutrient Requirements & Balancing Rations for Horses, Virginia Cooperative Extension Evaluating Rations for Horses, UC Extension Nutrition Fact Sheet, Rutgers University Nutrition Worksheet, by Claudia Deffenbaugh   Body Condition Scoring, Purina Mills	Body Condition Scoring, Forage First Equine Nutrition Body Weight Formula Sheet, by Claudia Deffenbaugh Evaluating Rations In Horses, Oklahoma State University Feed Tag Information for Commercial Feeds for Horses, Oklahoma State University Use of By-Product and Non-Traditional Feeds For Horses, Oklahoma State University Buying Horse Hay, University of Wisconsin Hay Quality and Horse Nutrition, Bayer Equine Connection Feed Labels, Buying Hay, Pasture Management, by Claudia Deffenbaugh Forage For Horses, Oklahoma State University Grains for Horses and Their Characteristics, horsequest.info Toxic Plants, MidCal HB/HA Guide
Parasites
Parasites, MidCal Guide Parasites, The Horse Report, UC Davis Gastrointestinal Parasites of Horses, Merck Veterinary Manual	Controlling Parasites, Donald Bliss, PhD. Parasites, thehorse.com
Poisonous Plants -- see Toxic Plants
Rally Readiness
Required Equipment For Rallies Horse Care Expectations at Championships, Jessica Leonard, Keeneland Pony Club
Record Books
Record Books, MidCal HB Guide Record Books, Understanding the HB & HA Requirements, Claire Harmon, USPC NE	Record Book Guidelines, USPC Record Book, USPC
Reproduction
The Reproductive System, thehorse.com	Reproduction and the Cycle of Life, The Horse Report, UC Davis
Research
Tendon & Ligament Repair Using Stem Cells, The Horse Report, UC Davis	Horse Cancer Research, The Horse Report, UC Davis
Restraint
Equine Restraint, University of Pennsylvania
Safety
Helmet Fitting, USPC Concussion Information, USPC Stable Management, MidCal Guide Safety Precautions For the Stable, Barn & Horse Structures, Nat'l Ag Safety Database Barn Safety Assessment, Polly Haselton Barger	Disaster Planning, AAEP Disaster Planning, The Horse Report, UC Davis Horse Rescue, The Horse Report, UC Davis Barn Fire Safety Tips, OHRIA Safety Precautions, by Claudia Deffenbaugh
Skeletal System
General Anatomy, University of Pennsylvania Equine Skeletal System, MidCal Guide Bones of the Skeletal System, MidCal Guide Horse Skeleton Quiz, by Claudia Deffenbaugh	Skeletal System Flashcards, by Claudia Deffenbaugh The Equine Skull, View I, University of Pennsylvania The Equine Skull, View II, University of Pennsylvania The Pelvic Limb, University of Pennsylvania
Stable/Pasture Management
Stable Management, MidCal Guide Safety Precautions For the Stable, Barn & Horse Structures, Nat'l Ag Safety Database Barn Safety Assessment, Polly Haselton Barger Barn Fire Safety Tips, OHRIA Disaster Planning, AAEP Guide To Buying Horse Hay, by Claudia Deffenbaugh	Pasture Maintenance, by Claudia Deffenbaugh   Safety Precautions, by Claudia Deffenbaugh   Forage For Horses, Oklahoma State University Managing Grazing of Horses, Oklahoma State University Toxic Plants, MidCal HB/HA Guide
Systems
General Anatomy, University of Pennsylvania The Digestive System, thehorse.com The Digestive System, by Claudia Deffenbaugh The Equine Gastrointestinal Tract -- Left Lateral View, University of Pennsylvania The Equine Gastrointestinal Tract -- Left Lateral View, University of Pennsylvania The Equine Gastrointestinal Tract -- Right Lateral View, University of Pennsylvania The Equine Gastrointestinal Tract -- Cecum, University of Pennsylvania The Equine Gastrointestinal Tract -- Large Intestine, University of Pennsylvania The Respiratory & Cardiovascular Systems, thehorse.com	The Equine Heart, The Horse Report, UC Davis The Reproductive System, thehorse.com The Skeletal System, MidCal Guide The Skeletal System, cyberhorse.net Equine Skeletal System, MidCal Guide The Pelvic Limb, University of Pennsylvania Bones of the Skeletal System, MidCal Guide Tendons, Ligaments, Joints & the Skeletal System, by Claudia Deffenbaugh Horse Skeleton Quiz, by Claudia Deffenbaugh The Skeletal System Flashcards, by Claudia Deffenbaugh
Tack
Tack and Bitting, by Claudia Deffenbaugh HB Types of Bits, MidCal Guide	Helmet Fitting, USPC Back Pain and Saddle Fit, Joyce Harman
Teaching
Teaching, MidCal HB Guide Developing an Unmounted Lesson Plan, MidCal Guide Sample Unmounted Lesson Plan, MidCal Guide Unmounted Lesson Plan Worksheet, MidCal Guide	Mounted Lesson Plan Worksheet, MidCal Guide Achievement Badge Instructor's Book -- Horse Management Skills, USPC Achievement Badge Instructor's Book -- Riding Skills, USPC Teaching Theory for the H/HA -- USPC
Teeth
Teeth, MidCal Guide Teeth, MidCal HB/HA Guide Algorithm For Aging Teeth, by Claudia Deffenbaugh Teeth Flashcards, by Claudia Deffenbaugh Equine Dentistry, The Horse Report, UC Davis	Guide to Equine Teeth, UN Reno Dental Anatomy of Horses, Colorado State University Aging Horses by Teeth, Colorado State University
Temperature, Pulse & Respiration
General Exam -- T, P & R, University of Pennsylvania Vital Signs, by Cheryl Sutor	Vital Signs, Equus
Toxic Plants
Toxic Plants, MidCal Guide Toxic Plants, MidCal HB/HA Guide Poisonous Plants webcast, MyHorseUniversity Plants Poisonous To Livestock in the Western States, USDA Toxic Plants Database, Purdue University Toxic Plants, Merck Veterinary Manual Guide to Poisonous Plants, Colorado State University Poisonous Plants Database, Cornell University	Livestock Poisoning Plants of California, UC Davis Poisonous Plants Database, University of Pennsylvania Plants Poisonous or Harmful to Horses -- poster, University of Minnesota Plants Poisonous or Harmful to Horses on the North Central United States, University of Minnesota
TPR
General Exam -- T, P & R, University of Pennsylvania Vital Signs, by Cheryl Sutor	Vital Signs, Equus
Turnout
Turnout, MidCal C3 Guide
Travel Safety
Travel Safety, MidCal Guide Trailer Safety Checklist, MidCal Guide Large Animal Rescue, Hollister CA	Safety Precautions, by Claudia Deffenbaugh Horse Rescue, The Horse Report, UC Davis
Vaccinations
Vaccination Guidelines, The Horse Report, UC Davis Vaccinations, AAEP Guidelines For Horses	Vaccination Guidelines For Horses UC Davis EHV-1 Vaccinations UC Davis Vaccinations, thehorse.com
Vital Signs
General Exam -- T, P & R, University of Pennsylvania Vital Signs, by Cheryl Sutor	Vital Signs, Equus