Pony Club encourages members to learn more about the care of their ponies or horses through Efficiency Tests. When a member successfully completes an efficiency test, they receive a round coloured felt to wear behind their Pony Club badge. The efficiency tests and felt show a set level of competency across all countries.
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Objectives |
Felt Colour |
E Standard
This is an official voluntary test for young new members
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- To improve and enjoy learning about ponies.
- To be happy both on and around ponies.
- To know the basic points of the pony.
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D Standard
8 - 9 years
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- To have a basic understanding of ponies.
- To achieve confidence in handling and riding a pony.
- To improve and enjoy learning about ponies.
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D+ Standard
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- To be working towards developing a balanced seat independent of the reins.
- To understand elementary aids and be able to apply them.
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C Standard
11 or 12 years
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- 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.
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C+ Standard
14 years
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- 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.
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B Standard Riding
Over 14 years
15 - 16 years
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- 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 all these activities.
- To ride intelligently and with due regard for others in the country, with a knowledge of pace, distance and discipline when riding alone and in groups.
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B Standard Horse & Pony Care
15 -16 years
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- To gain practical experience and knowledge of the care of a stabled horse/pony and of a horse/pony at grass.
- To look after these before, during and after the day's hunting or other activity.
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A Test
Over 17 years
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For further details, please contact the following people:
Saadia Varachia
0836607734
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