Upper Level Study Center
Use the links below to wonderful study pages for Upper Level candidates!
Instruction Updates
The Pony Club tack trunk is the new place to find study materials, articles, checklist, standards and test sheets and the recommended reading list for your specific level: Here is a link to the upper level: http://www.ponyclub.org/?page=NationalLevelTesting
You will find quizzes to make sure you're "tacked up" with all the best information, study aids to keep you focused on your goals, and links to various materials to help "groom" you for success. As a member you may visit any part of the Tack Trunk to prepare for your next certification, review information from past certifications, and study ahead for future certifications.
Please look around the Pony Club Tack Trunk often, as we will be working on expanding the selection of learning materials available to Pony Club members.
NEW! In the H-B and H-A level Tack Trunk you will see that the bandage reference information for C-3, B and H-A has been recently updated. Please check it out and share.
Instruction Updates
The Pony Club tack trunk is the new place to find study materials, articles, checklist, standards and test sheets and the recommended reading list for your specific level: Here is a link to the upper level: http://www.ponyclub.org/?page=NationalLevelTesting
You will find quizzes to make sure you're "tacked up" with all the best information, study aids to keep you focused on your goals, and links to various materials to help "groom" you for success. As a member you may visit any part of the Tack Trunk to prepare for your next certification, review information from past certifications, and study ahead for future certifications.
Please look around the Pony Club Tack Trunk often, as we will be working on expanding the selection of learning materials available to Pony Club members.
NEW! In the H-B and H-A level Tack Trunk you will see that the bandage reference information for C-3, B and H-A has been recently updated. Please check it out and share.
Study Aids - Upper Level
1.To prepare for your National Tests
18.Leg Anatomy
22.Record Books
24.Research
25.Restraint
26.Safety2
TPR
1.To prepare for your National Tests
- Study Materials for Traditional Candidates
- Study Materials for Dressage Candidates
- Study Materials for Show Jumping Candidates
- 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
- Guide to Dissection of the Horse, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University
- The Skeletal System, cyberhorse.net
- 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, MidCal C3 Guide
- Basic Balanced Position, Allyson Thurston
- Types of Bits -- HB Guide, MidCal Guide
- Bitting and Tack, by Claudia Deffenbaugh
- The Bit Gallery, equisearch.com
- HB Checklist for Conditioning Plan, USPC
- Conditioning, MidCal C3 Guide
- Body Condition Scoring, Purina Mills
- Body Condition Scoring, Forage First Equine Nutrition
- Body Weight Formula Sheet, by Claudia Deffenbaugh
- Conformation, 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
- 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
- Conformation -- Blemishes & Unsoundnesses, MidCal Guide
- 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, MidCal Guide
- Digestive System, thehorse.com
- Digestive System Quiz, University of Kentucky
- 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
- 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-1The 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, by Claudia Deffenbaugh
- Drugs & Medications Quiz, by Claudia Deffenbaugh
- Drugs for the HA, USPC
- Vaccinations, AAEP Guidelines For Horses
- General Exam, University of Pennsylvania
- Gastrointestinal Exam, University of Pennsylvania
- Respiratory Exam, University of Pennsylvania
- Lameness Exam, University of Pennsylvania
- 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, MidCal 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
- 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 Exam, University of Pennsylvania
- Lameness, 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
18.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, Midcal Guide
- Front & Hind Limb, 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
- Nutrition, MidCal Guide
- Nutrition, the Key to Unlocking Your Horse's Health, AAEP
- Feeding Management of the Equine
- 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
- 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, MidCal Guide
- Parasites, UC Davis
- Gastrointestinal Parasites of Horses, Merck Veterinary Manual
- Controlling Parasites, Donald Bliss, PhD.
- Parasites, thehorse.com
22.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
24.Research
25.Restraint
26.Safety2
- Helmet Fitting, USPC
- Concussion Information, USPC
- Stable Management, MidCal Guide
- 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
- 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 Management, MidCal Guide
- 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
- 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 -- 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 and Bitting, by Claudia Deffenbaugh
- HB Types of Bits, MidCal Guide
- Helmet Fitting, USPC
- Back Pain and Saddle Fit, Joyce Harman
- 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
- 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 StateUniversity
- Aging Horses by Teeth, Colorado State University
- General Exam -- T, P & R, University of Pennsylvania
- Vital Signs, by Cheryl Sutor
- Vital Signs, Equus
- 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, 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
TPR
- General Exam -- T, P & R, University of Pennsylvania
- Vital Signs, by Cheryl Sutor
- Vital Signs, Equus
- Turnout, MidCal C3 Guide37.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
- 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
- General Exam, University of Pennsylvania
- Vital Signs, by Equisite
- Vital Signs, Equus