{"id":3034,"date":"2025-12-04T22:35:34","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T22:35:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/?page_id=3034"},"modified":"2026-06-01T22:51:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T21:51:20","slug":"area-5-test-and-trainings","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/area-5-test-and-trainings\/","title":{"rendered":"Area 5 Test and Trainings &#8230;."},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n<section class=\"full-width-text py-5\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-10 mx-auto\">\r\n                <table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"10\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"20%\"><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"20%\"><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"56%\">\n<h3>Area 5 Tests and Trainings 2026<\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left\">This page lists all the Area 5 arranged Tests for the year.<br \/>\nIt does not list the associated trainings, those can be found on the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/calendar\/\">Area 5 Calendar.<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: left\">Please use the Calendar to book onto trainings in preparation for your Tests<\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #bbb\">\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"20%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3037\" src=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5091.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5091.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5091-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5091-120x120.jpeg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"20%\"><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"56%\">\n<h3>Area 5 Lunge Test \u2013 17\/01\/26<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.horse-events.co.uk\/pony-club-rallies\/area-5-lunge-test-wales-region\/\">https:\/\/www.horse-events.co.uk\/pony-club-rallies\/area-5-lunge-test-wales-region\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h6>About this Rally<\/h6>\n<p>The Lunge Test must be held before a member may take the B+ or AH test. The member will be test tested on safety, welfare technique and theory.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/lunge-test-nomination-2020_02_05.pdf\">Nomination Form here \u2026\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #bbb\">\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3039\" src=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5093.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5093.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5093-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5093-120x120.jpeg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3043\" src=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5097-250x250.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5097-250x250.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5097-700x700.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5097-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5097-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5097-120x120.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5097.jpeg 1182w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\">\n<h3>Area 5 B &amp; C+ Care Test \u2013 30\/03\/26<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.horse-events.co.uk\/pony-club-rallies\/area-5-c-and-b-test-care-only\/\">https:\/\/www.horse-events.co.uk\/pony-club-rallies\/area-5-c-and-b-test-care-only\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h6>About this Rally<\/h6>\n<p>The Pony Club Training structure encourages members to take tests which enables them to learn progressively about horse and pony care and riding. The tests are taken at recommended ages and are designed with certain objectives in mind<\/p>\n<p><strong>C+ Recommended Minimum age: 13 years<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>B Recommended Minimum age: 14 years<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/B-Nomination-form-2025.pdf\">B Nomination Form here \u2026\u00a0<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/C-Nomination-Form-Area-5.docx\">C+ Nomination Form here \u2026\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #bbb\">\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3044\" src=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5098-250x250.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5098-250x250.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5098-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5098-120x120.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5098.jpeg 554w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\"><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\">\n<h3>Area 5 B+ Test \u2013 31\/05\/26<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.horse-events.co.uk\/pony-club-rallies\/area-5-b-test-1\/\">https:\/\/www.horse-events.co.uk\/pony-club-rallies\/area-5-b-test-1\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h6>About this Rally<\/h6>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.pcuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/b-plus-test-2023.pdf\">Full details of the Test here \u2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/B-plus-nomination-2024-TSC-v3.pdf\">B+ Nomination Form here \u2026\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr id=\"lunge\">\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"20%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3037\" src=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5091.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5091.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5091-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5091-120x120.jpeg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"20%\"><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\" width=\"56%\">\n<h3>Area 5 Lunge Test \u2013 12\/07\/26<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.horse-events.co.uk\/pony-club-rallies\/area-5-lunge-test-12th-july-20260712\/\">https:\/\/www.horse-events.co.uk\/pony-club-rallies\/area-5-lunge-test-12th-july-20260712\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h6>About this Rally<\/h6>\n<p>The Lunge Test must be held before a member may take the B+ or AH test. The member will be test tested on safety, welfare technique and theory.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/lunge-test-nomination-2020_02_05.pdf\">Nomination Form here \u2026 <\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3039\" src=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5093.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5093.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5093-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5093-120x120.jpeg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3041\" src=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5095-250x250.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5095-250x250.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5095-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5095-120x120.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5095.jpeg 447w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\">\n<h3>Area 5 B &amp; C+ Ride Test only \u2013 19\/07\/26<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.horse-events.co.uk\/pony-club-rallies\/area-5-b-and-c-care-test-assessment-ride-only-20260719\/\">https:\/\/www.horse-events.co.uk\/pony-club-rallies\/area-5-b-and-c-care-test-assessment-ride-only-20260719\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Area 5 are hosting B Test Ride and C+ Ride Assessment.<\/p>\n<p>NB All test care candidates must send a nomination form with their entry<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/B-Nomination-form-2025.pdf\">B Nomination Form here \u2026\u00a0<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/C-Nomination-Form-Area-5.docx\">C+ Nomination Form here \u2026<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3041\" src=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5095-250x250.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5095-250x250.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5095-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5095-120x120.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5095.jpeg 447w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\"><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\">\n<h3>Area 5 C+ Test Complete 27\/07\/26<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.horse-events.co.uk\/pony-club-rallies\/area-5-c-test-20260727\/\">https:\/\/www.horse-events.co.uk\/pony-club-rallies\/area-5-c-test-20260727\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h6>About this Rally<\/h6>\n<p>The Pony Club Training structure encourages members to take tests which enables them to learn progressively about horse and pony care and riding.<\/p>\n<p>This is the C+ Test, both horse and pony care and riding sections will take place on this day. Please see terms and conditions.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/C-Nomination-Form-Area-5.docx\">C+ Nomination Form here \u2026<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3039\" src=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5093.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5093.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5093-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5093-120x120.jpeg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\"><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\">\n<h3>Area 5 B Test Complete \u2013 01\/09\/26<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.horse-events.co.uk\/pony-club-rallies\/area-5-b-test-care-and-ride\/\">https:\/\/www.horse-events.co.uk\/pony-club-rallies\/area-5-b-test-care-and-ride\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h6>About this Rally<\/h6>\n<p>Riders will be required to ride and assess other candidates\u2019 horses for flatwork.<\/p>\n<p>Riders will be expected to show consideration for safety when riding alone and in groups throughout the test.<\/p>\n<p>Members will have knowledge of looking after a horse\/pony in their care with supervision.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/B-Nomination-form-2025.pdf\">B Nomination Form here \u2026\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3040\" src=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5094-250x250.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5094-250x250.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5094-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5094-120x120.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/IMG_5094.jpeg 554w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\"><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\">\n<h3>Area 5 AH Test \u2013 04\/09\/26<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.horse-events.co.uk\/pony-club-rallies\/area-5-ah-test-20260904\/\">https:\/\/www.horse-events.co.uk\/pony-club-rallies\/area-5-ah-test-20260904\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h6>About this Rally<\/h6>\n<p>The Pony Club \u2018AH\u2019 Test stands alone as the highest Test of Horsemastership available in The Pony Club. It is a pre-requisite for the \u2018A\u2019 Test Riding, replacing the Horsemastership section of that Test.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/597\/2025\/12\/ah-nomination-form-2024ipdf.pdf\">AH Nomination Form here \u2026\u00a0<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n                                                                <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"full-width-text py-5\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-10 mx-auto\">\r\n                <h3 id=\"january\">Area 5 Training Update<\/h3>\n<h4>January 2026<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>A Strong Start to 2026<\/h4>\n<p>Area 5 has launched into the new year with great energy and participation. With competitions quieter and many senior members about to head into university, college, or exam season, January provided an ideal moment to concentrate on lunging.<\/p>\n<p>Our lunge training sessions\u00a0were fully booked, with fantastic feedback from all who attended. It\u2019s been a confident start to our 2026 training programme and a positive sign of the enthusiasm across the area.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>Coming Soon: Online Training<\/h4>\n<p>\ud83d\udcbb Zoom Training Series \u2013 Begins 9th February 2026<\/p>\n<p>We are excited to introduce a new cycle of online Zoom sessions covering key elements of the B Test syllabus.<br \/>\nPerfect for C+ level members and above, these sessions offer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Expert-led content<\/li>\n<li>Interactive learning from home<\/li>\n<li>Topic\u2011focused sessions you can book individually<\/li>\n<li>Open access to members from all areas so get booking!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Full booking details and more information can be found on the Area 5 website.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/news\/area-5-zoom-training-series-upcoming-dates-and-booking-details-announced\/\">https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/news\/area-5-zoom-training-series-upcoming-dates-and-booking-details-announced\/<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>AH Test Training &#8211; Industry days<\/h3>\n<p>March brings the start of our AH Test Training Programme, which includes two exceptional Industry Days:<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>\ud83d\udccd Day 1 \u2013 Twemlows Stud<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>A day dedicated to the AH Breeding Modules.<br \/>\nLunch is included\u00a0for all attendees.<\/p>\n<p>Full booking details and more information can be found on the Area 5 website.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/news\/area-5-ah-practical-training-31-03-26\/<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>\ud83d\udccd Day 2 \u2013 Training with International Event Rider Michael Owen<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Hosted at the yard of Michael Owen, this afternoon focuses on modules from the AH syllabus, including feeding, fitness, and competition horse management.<\/p>\n<p>Full booking details and more information can be found on the Area 5 website.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/news\/area-5-ah-and-b-practical-training-michael-owen-06-01-26\/\">https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/news\/area-5-ah-and-b-practical-training-michael-owen-06-01-26\/<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Tests and Guidelines for 2026<\/h3>\n<p>A full list of Area 5 test dates for 2026 can be found on the Area 5 website. Please note closing dates are 1 month from the date to allow time to book and confirm the assessors and venues required.<\/p>\n<p>Full booking details and more information can be found on the Area 5 website.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>C+ Test and Spur Test Updates<\/h3>\n<p>As agreed last year:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Branches and centres may organise their own C+ and Spur Tests.<\/li>\n<li>All relevant Pony Club guidelines to be followed.<\/li>\n<li>The Area Representative\u00a0must be involved before the test is booked, to support and oversee the process.<\/li>\n<li>Area 5 will continue to run additional C+ Tests to support smaller branches and improve access for all (dates on the test page above).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pcuk.org\/the-guide-to-pony-club-training\/\">C+ Test guidance for organisers is available in the Guide to Pony Club Training. Page 22&amp;23<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Spur Test national organisers guidance available in the resource hub.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.pcuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/National-Guidelines-Organisation-of-The-Spurs-Test-v.3.pdf\">https:\/\/resources.pcuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/National-Guidelines-Organisation-of-The-Spurs-Test-v.3.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Area 5 Spur Test nomination trial<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Area 5 will run several Area\u2011organised Spur Tests this year.<\/li>\n<li>Members who wish to take part should complete the nomination form on the Area 5 website\u2014<\/li>\n<li>participation will be confirmed with the DC\/proprietor, and then members will be offered tests dates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This system is also being trialled in another area and will help us understand the demand and the best geographical locations for future tests<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"TZaTFGtK5N\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/news\/area-5-spurs-test-expression-of-interest\/\">Area 5 &#8211; Spurs test expression of interest &#8230;<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Area 5 &#8211; Spurs test expression of interest &#8230;&#8221; &#8212; Area 5\" src=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/news\/area-5-spurs-test-expression-of-interest\/embed\/#?secret=2CTWUlnGx8#?secret=TZaTFGtK5N\" data-secret=\"TZaTFGtK5N\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Step 1&amp;2 Intro to Coaching Mentoring Sessions<\/h3>\n<p>Our Step course organiser Elspeth Carr will be coordinating some mentoring sessions for training coaches that have attended Area 5 courses in the last 2 years. Members will be invited by email to come together to reflect on their progress, coaching opportunities, challenges, and future development needs.<\/p>\n<p>Any questions, help, guidance, comments or feedback please email: \u00a0Katy Powell &#8211; <a href=\"mailto:training.area5@pcuk.org\">training.area5@pcuk.org<\/a><\/p>\n                                                                <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"full-width-text py-5\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-10 mx-auto\">\r\n                <p><strong id=\"june\">\ud83c\udf1f<\/strong><strong>Area 5 Training Update June 2026 <\/strong><strong>\ud83c\udf1f<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Finally, the weather has improved, and we\u2019ve seen a huge amount of activity across Area 5 Training!<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2705<\/strong> We recently held very successful\u00a0B Test Horse &amp; Pony Care\u00a0and\u00a0C+ Test Horse &amp; Pony Care assessments at Clwyd Special Riding Centre. The standard of stable management was exceptionally high, and members commented on how valuable the series of Zoom training sessions had been in helping them prepare. \u00a0We held 7 Zoom Training sessions earlier this year with an average of 16 members joining each session, from Area 5, and all over the UK.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udc34<\/strong> Our\u00a0Area 5 AH Industry Days\u00a0have also been a great success.<br \/>\n\u2022 A brilliant day at\u00a0Twemlows Stud, where members gained a real insight into the day-to-day running of this busy stud delivering excellence at every stage of the breeding journey. Huge thanks to Edward Matson and his team for accommodating us.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A second inspiring day with international event rider Michael Owen, a former member of the Burton Cheshire Forest Pony Club. Members met his string of event horses, including the impressive Monbeg Darwin, and learned about his preparation for Badminton \u2013 covering feeding, fitness, tack and post &amp; pre-competition care. Congratulations to Michael on a very successful Badminton completion!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udf93<\/strong> Thank you to Elspeth Carr for organising another excellent\u00a0Introduction to Coaching Step 1 course, at\u00a0Conwy Community Riding Centre\u00a0with kind permission of Wendy Tobias-Jones. Members enjoyed a morning of coaching theory followed by practical coaching opportunities, and are now looking forward to beginning their coaching journeys within their branches and centres.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcc5<\/strong> Looking ahead, we are excited for our upcoming\u00a0B Test, C+ Test, and Lunge Test assessments this summer. See links to Area test dates below.<\/p>\n<p><strong>C+ Tests<\/strong><br \/>\nFollowing last year\u2019s agreement from head office, branches\/centres can organise their own<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>C+ and Spur Tests\u00a0where there are sufficient participant numbers.<\/p>\n<p>\u2705 All relevant guidelines must be followed &#8211; see below<br \/>\n\u2705 The <strong>Area Representative<\/strong>\u00a0must be involved in the organisation and oversight before bookings are made.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcd8 Find organiser guidance here:<br \/>\n\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/pcuk.org\/the-guide-to-pony-club-training\/\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\">https:\/\/pcuk.org\/the-guide-to-pony-club-training\/<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udf1f<\/strong><strong> Spur Tests<\/strong><br \/>\nOrganiser guidance for Spur Tests is available here:<br \/>\n\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.pcuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/National-Guidelines-Organisation-of-The-Spurs-Test-v.3.pdf\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"1\">https:\/\/resources.pcuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/National-Guidelines-Organisation-of-The-Spurs-Test-v.3.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udccd<\/strong><strong> Area 5 Organised Spur Tests<\/strong><br \/>\nThe next Area 5 Spur Test is 12th July.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc34 Members must complete the nomination form on the website<br \/>\n\ud83d\udc34 Nominations will be confirmed with the DC\/proprietor<br \/>\n<strong>\ud83d\udccc<\/strong><strong>\u00a0Booking Details<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>and links<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Area 5 Tests<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>C+, B, AH, and lunge<\/p>\n<p>Reminder that all Area 5 tests for the year ahead are listed here<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/area-5-test-and-trainings\/#lunge\">https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/area-5-test-and-trainings\/#lunge<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Spur Test:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.horse-events.co.uk\/pony-club-rallies\/area-5-spurs-test-12th-july-20260712\/\">https:\/\/www.horse-events.co.uk\/pony-club-rallies\/area-5-spurs-test-12th-july-20260712\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Finally, any queries, suggestions, questions, or feedback please do not hesitate to email the training inbox: <a href=\"mailto:training.area5@pcuk.org\">training.area5@pcuk.org<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n                                                                <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class='heateorSssClear'><\/div><div  class='heateor_sss_sharing_container heateor_sss_horizontal_sharing' data-heateor-sss-href='https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/area5\/area-5-test-and-trainings\/'><div 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