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Efficiency Tests
Tests
The Pony Club Training structure encourages Members to take tests which enables them to learn progressively about horse and pony care and riding. The tests are taken at recommended ages and are designed with certain objectives in mind.
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This test is an entirely voluntary option which Members may choose to take before attempting the ‘D’ Test.
Objectives To have a basic understanding of ponies To achieve confidence in handling and riding a pony To improve and enjoy learning about ponies Recommended Minimum age 8 or 9 years
Objectives To be working towards developing a balanced seat independent of the reins To understand elementary aids and be able to apply them Recommended age 10
Objectives To understand the importance of, and to be working towards a secure seat independent of the reins To apply simple aids correctly To have a knowledge of the care and working of a pony off grass To be in control of the pony on the roads and in the countryside. To have a proper regard for country lore. Recommended minimum age 11 or 12
Objective To become an educated and practical horseman To ride over fences at all paces To gain practical experience and knowledge of the care of a stabled pony and of a pony at grass To be capable of riding a well-mannered pony out hunting and in all Pony Club activities To ride intelligently and with due regard for others on the roads and in the country, and with a knowledge of pace, distance and discipline when riding alone and in groups Recommended minimum age 14 years.
The Pony Club is a leader in the promotion of road safety. Members are taught the importance and the need for care and courtesy on the roads and coached and prepared for The Pony Club or British Horse Society's Road Safety Test. A booklet 'Junior Road Rider' has been produced by The Pony Club and this can be had obtained from The Pony Club Office and is essential reading. The British Horse Society publications 'Riding and Roadcraft' can also be bought from The Pony Club Office. This covers the subject in greater detail, and Members should be urged to have one. The local BHS road safety representative can often give lectures on road safety and Branches have been given a road safety video.
For further details contact Jenny Yates
Objective To gain practical experience and knowledge of the care of a stabled pony and of a pony at grass To look after a pony before, during and after the day's hunting or other activity Recommended age is 15/16 years.
Objective To become an effective horseman who knows the reasons for what he is doing To ride over fences at all paces To be capable of riding a well-mannered horse or pony out hunting, in horse trials, or on a long distance ride, to look after a pony before, during and after the day's hunting or other activity To ride intelligently and with due regard to others in the country, with a knowledge of pace, distance and discipline when riding alone and in groups. Recommended age is 15/16 years
Members holding the full B Test are allowed direct entry to BHS Stage III. Click here for further details.
Objective The Pony Club 'AH' Test stands alone as the highest Test of horsemanship available in the Pony Club. It is a pre-requisite for the 'A' Test Riding, replacing the Horsemastership section of that test.
The test is designed to encourage children who have chosen PCP as their main sport to further their knowledge of horsemanship and care of the polo pony.
The test is designed to encourage children who have chosen Pony Club Polo as their main sport to further their knowledge of horsemanship and care of the polo pony.