{"id":1287,"date":"2024-09-15T19:18:31","date_gmt":"2024-09-15T18:18:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area12\/?page_id=1287"},"modified":"2026-08-07T14:08:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T13:08:16","slug":"coaches-assessors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area12\/coaches-assessors\/","title":{"rendered":"Coaches & Assessors"},"content":{"rendered":"
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COACHES INFORMATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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FACE TO FACE CPD’s<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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\u00a0face 2 face CPD on\u00a0Wednesday 26th August<\/strong>\u00a02026 and can do other dates if you require.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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“An insight into Equine Assisted Therapy”<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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12-3pm at The Stables  Lower Gravenhurst MK45 4HL <\/strong>\u00a335<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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It is on the PC website national page but great for coaches in Area 8 or 12 as nice and local<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Please can it go on the area 8 page and 12 if possible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Bookings taken on cantereal@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Many thanks<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Suzanne Adamthwaite PWPC<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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CANter Equine Assisted Learning & Psychotherapy
Suzanne Adamthwaite Equine Specialist 07983 977860<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Denise Sadleir Equine Assisted Psychotherapist<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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07873 239814
www.canterequinetherapy.org
Company number 11703562
The Stables Lower Gravenhurst MK45 4HL<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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MONDAY 26th October 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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C\/C+ Assessor workshop at Attington Stud<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Details to Follow<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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NEW <\/strong> UPDATED SPUR POLICY<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

The Pony Club has reviewed its spurs policy and introduced the following change:<\/strong> 
Members wishing to use spurs as an aid for enhanced rider-to-horse communication must now demonstrate both a thorough understanding of spurs and their proper use, as well as a secure lower leg position while riding.

From 1 January 2025<\/strong>, riders who want to wear spurs must have successfully completed the C+ Riding Test<\/strong>or the updated Spurs Test.<\/strong>

The Spurs Test<\/strong> must be assessed by an independent C+ or higher-level assessor<\/strong>, ensuring an impartial evaluation of the rider\u2019s readiness to use spurs appropriately.

In order to easily identify if a Member is able to wear spurs a yellow hat tag will be introduced, and it will be available as soon as possible.

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LINK TO SPURS TEST<\/span>

https:\/\/resources.pcuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Spurs-Test-Syllabus-v21.5.1.pdf<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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PONY CLUB GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF SPURS<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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https:\/\/resources.pcuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/the-pony-club-guidelines-on-the-use-of-spurs.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Virtual \u2018Safeguarding for Equestrians\u2019 Sessions<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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These courses are designed for those attending their initial safeguarding course or refreshing their knowledge.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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http:\/\/events.pcuk.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Continuous Professional Development<\/strong> <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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The Pony Club requires that, in order to remain on our register of coaches and teach at any Pony Club event, all coaches undertake development training at least once every 2 years.  These courses below are organised within the area and all will count as a CPD refresher.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Please remember that ANY coach you use should be have a current DBS certificate and Safeguarding qualification.  Please also stress to your members at this particular time that if they are having private lessons at home they should ensure that the coach\/instructor has their own private insurance for teaching.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Coach Categories<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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\u201cPony Club Coach\u201d<\/strong> \u2013 This includes coaches who have all certificates in place and in date.Disclosure check (DBS \/ PVG \/ Access NI), updated every three yearsSafeguarding course, updated every three yearsFirst aid qualification, updated as per certificateCPD, updated every two years<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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\u201cSupervised Coach\u201d \u2013 <\/strong>This includes those who are on the journey to become coaches, being mentored or where the PC coach\u2019s first aid or CPD has expired.Disclosure check (DBS \/ PVG \/ Access NI), updated every three yearsSafeguarding course, updated every three years<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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**<\/strong>All coaches are required to have a disclosure check and safeguarding in place. If these expire, the coach should not be used until their certificates are back up to date.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Safe Guarding<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Why not complete the online refresher in the comforts of your own home. This course is convenient for most in keeping your safeguarding up to date without having to attend another course during the cold and wet winter months. You can pause and return to the course at a later time depending on any time constraints or you can complete the course within a couple of hours. It is also accepted by other equestrian member bodies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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The online course takes around two to three hours to complete and can be paused, stopped and restarted at any time allowing you to fit the course around your daily life. You will receive an electronic certificate on completion of the course and can access resources for three years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Cost:<\/strong> \u00a325 per person<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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You can enrol for the online course today by following this link: http:\/\/events.pcuk.org\/?page_id=2053<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Please note: your face to face certificate must not have expired by more than 1 month before completing the online refresher<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Safeguarding training needs to be done every 3 years (refresher can be done face to face or online but has to be face to face every 6 years) by the following people:coaches;any individuals who carry out a role in regular regulated activity\/work (first aiders need a DBS check but do not need to attend the Safeguarding Training);those staying overnight at residential camps.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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