The new United States Equestrian Federation microchip rule--which requires horses and ponies competing in the hunter jumper, jumper, and equitation divisions to be microchipped--goes into effect on December 1, 2017. Hagyard Equine Medical Institute is making it easier to get prepared early by conducting a microchipping clinic for participants in the USEF Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm at the Kentucky Horse Park on Aug. 10 and Aug. 12.

Microchipping during the clinic, which is open only to ponies attending Pony Finals, will cost $40. Please note: ponies must have finished showing before receiving microchips.

“Hagyard is pleased to be able to offer this clinic as an opportunity for trainers, owners, and riders to get their ponies microchipped,” Hagyard representative Nicole Tomlinson said. “Two dollars from every pony microchipped will go to support The Peeps Foundation.”

The Peeps Foundation takes in dwarf miniature horses with special needs, providing lifelong care, and also adopts out rescued miniature horses.

Where: Barn 9, Stall 50

When:   Thursday, Aug. 10, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 12, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

For more information about microchipping, visit the Learning Center page on microchipping.