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'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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