'C+' Standard

THE PONY CLUB

STANDARDS OF EFFICIENCY TEST SHEET 2007

GENERAL

This is an official voluntary Test of a Standard half way between C & B. It is not necessary to either take or pass it before attempting B.
NOTE: Before taking the C+ Test, candidates must have passed all phases of C Test including Road Safety.

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

OBJECTIVE

Mount and dismount correctly on either side
Position at walk, trot, canter and gallop
Sitting trot, rising trot on either diagonal, change of diagonal
Application of aids for increase and decrease of pace, turns and circles
Turns on the forehand from the halt
Stand still. Salute
Free walk on a long rein or with a loose rein
Change of leg at the canter, through the trot
Know sequence of legs at all paces
Ride with reins in one hand
Ride up and down steep hills and banks
Bits and their uses
Jump a variety of fences and ditches at trot and canter
Jump up and down hill. Jump doubles

ROAD SENSE

Behaviour when riding in groups and in pairs
Dealing with an accident

HORSEMASTERSHIP

Practical care and working of a pony off grass
Knowledge of the care and working of a corn-fed stabled pony
Know principles of watering and feeding. Have a knowledge of the difference items of forage
Know the articles of grooming kit and be able to use them
Be able to rug up and put on a stable bandage correctly
Shoeing. Know something of the structure of the horse's foot
Know the names of the farriers tools
Be able to name parts of the foot and describe a hunter's shoe
Be able to fit a saddle and bridle
Know when a horse is lame, sick or in poor condition. Elementary first aid
Be able to carry out prescribed treatment of wounds, ailments and lameness

READ

Pony Club Publications
'The Manual of Horsemanship'
'Keeping a Pony at Grass'
BHS Riding and Road Craft Manual
'The Country Code' - The Countryside Commission

VIEW

Handling and Leading, Health and Condition
Top Rider Parts 1 and Two

Recommended minimum age 14 years.
Felt Colour - Pink

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