MEMBER TRAINING
Watch this space for upcoming training
STEPS COACHING
Information on Steps 1, 2 and 3 coaching can be seen at this link https://pcuk.org/pony-club-coaching/steps-1-3/
See flyer for the next STEPS training day on 30th October 2026
If any young coaches would like to take part in some CPD, please see details on the coach and assessor CPD page for this session
BHS RIDE SAFE
Four Burrow branch will be running a Ride Safe Training Course and Assessment – first date is 15th March 2027 and can be booked at this link https://www.horse-events.co.uk/pony-club-rallies/four-burrow-hunt-pony-club-british-horse-society-silver-ride-safe-training-course-and-assessment-first-date-15th-march-2027-20270315/
FUTURE AREA TESTS 2026
B Ride Test 18 Oct 2026 East Cornwall Field Open on Entry Master – Yes Closing Date – 4 October https://pcarea16.entrymaster.online/index.php?id=85&order=VzViQ1pPTHNOM2piOXhiK08zalJ5Zz09&details=1
AH Test 15 Nov 2026 Penewin Farm, courtesy of Helen Moore, Open on Entry Master – YesClosing date – 30 October https://pcarea16.entrymaster.online/index.php?id=85&order=ZzJ6YVdVK2hwaHQrZjdlcUpIamFBQT09&details=1
Lunge Test– will be scheduled from time to time as needed. Contact Area Training Officer
Next Lunge test will be 14 Nov 2026 at Penewin Farm, courtesy of Helen Moore. Open on Entry Master – Yes Closing date 30 October https://pcarea16.entrymaster.online/index.php?id=85&order=YkN5SnZtRnkvcGtoSzRkS1M2NFZyUT09&details=1
Follow link to top tips for B test in the Resources Hub on PC website https://resources.pcuk.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Pony-Club-B-Test-Top-Tips-TSC_1.pdf-v1.2-PDF.pdf
Nomination forms required for all tests B and above. Any queries re area tests, please contact the Area 16 Training Officer on training.area16@pcuk.org
C+ and Spurs Tests run by branches require an external B assessor – please contact the Area 16 Training Officer on training.area16@pcuk.org for the names of current, in-date B assessors
COMPLETED AREA TESTS 2026
B Test Ride on 18th October 2026
Congratulations to the following candidates who passed the B riding and now hold the full B test – Jessica Maynard, Emily Jenkin and Molly Plumb from Lamerton; Arleya Murphy from South Devon West; Imogen Counter and Eliza Weekes from Four Burrow; Eloise Riley & Alice Goldsmith from South Pool; Eugenie Froy from South Devon Hunt Moorland; Mollie Hobbs from East Cornwall and Grace Tucker from North Cornwall. Congratulations also to Ruby Kirkwood who passed the B ride and we look forward to seeing at the next B care test.
Congratulations to the following members who passed the B test Care on 1st September 2026
Molly Plumb, Emily Jenkin & Jessica Maynard from Lamerton; Arleya Murphy & Poppy Dayment from South Devon West; Alice Goldsmith from South Pool; Keira Johns, Mollie Hobbs & Poppy Catanach from East Cornwall; Grace Tucker from North Cornwall; Eugenie Froy from South Devon Moorland; Imogen Counter from Four Burrow; Isabelle Jefferies & Lanta Grumett from Little Margate Equestrian Centre. Well done everyone!
Congratulations to the following members who passed the B test or part of it on 26th April 2026
Full Test: Isobel Thrasher & Neve Webber from Eggesford; Chloe McClaren from Tetcott & South Tetcott
B Test Care: Grace Murray, Emily Hooker, Abbie McClaren & Billie Murray from Tetcott & South Tetcott; Summer Martin & Lilac White from Four Burrow
Congratulations to the following member who passed the Lunge Test on 26th April 2026
Hannah Smith from North Cornwall