{"id":2086,"date":"2025-10-25T14:01:02","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T13:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/cotswoldvalefarmers\/?page_id=2086"},"modified":"2025-10-27T16:10:58","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T16:10:58","slug":"the-pony-club-quiz","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/cotswoldvalefarmers\/the-pony-club-quiz\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pony Club Quiz"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 pt-5\">\n<p><strong>Test Your Knowledge, Team Spirit, and Horsemanship!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<p>At Cotswold Vale Farmers Pony Club, our members have the opportunity to take part in two fun and educational unmounted competitions each year \u2014 the Pony Club Quiz and the Area 9 Quiz.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<p>These friendly events are a brilliant way to develop your equestrian knowledge, teamwork, and confidence, while representing our branch.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<p>The Pony Club Quiz \u2014 Sponsored by Dodson &amp; Horrell<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<p>This national competition gives members a chance to test their horse and pony knowledge in a relaxed and enjoyable team setting.  Teams work together to answer a wide range of equestrian questions \u2014 from horse care and tack to the Pony Club\u2019s history and rules.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<p>The competition runs two sections simultaneously:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;\u2022 Mini Section:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;\u2022 Teams of four<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;\u2022 Ages 10 years and under on 1st January of the competition year<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;\u2022 At least one team member must be 8 years or under<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;\u2022 Junior\/Senior Section:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;\u2022 Teams of four<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;\u2022 Two members aged 13 years or under<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;\u2022 Two members of any age up to 25<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<p>It\u2019s a great way to learn, make friends, and enjoy some healthy competition!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<p>\ud83d\udc0e Area 9 Horse &amp; Pony Care Quiz<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<p>Do you love practical pony knowledge and hands-on learning?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<p>This exciting quiz is all about horsemanship skills and stable management. Teams move between different \u2018stations\u2019, each with a mix of theory and practical questions, designed around the Pony Club Efficiency Tests.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<p>Each team has three members, and the competition runs at three levels:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;\u2022 Minis:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<p>Questions cover the E, D, and simpler D+ Test cards, along with Mini Horsemanship Achievement Badges.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<p>At the Championships, topics extend to the full D+ syllabus.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;\u2022 Juniors:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<p>Covers the D, D+, C and simpler C+ Test cards, plus Horsemanship Achievement Badges.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<p>Championship questions may include Advanced Achievement Badges and the full C+ syllabus.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<p>&nbsp;\u2022 Seniors:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<p>Based on the C+, B and AH Test cards, with occasional AH level questions for an extra challenge.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<p>At each \u2018station\u2019, teams spend ten minutes answering practical or theory questions. Points are awarded per round, and in case of a tie, one round will be selected as the tiebreaker to decide the winners.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<p>Get Involved!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<p>Join the Cotswold Vale Farmers Quiz Team and put your equestrian knowledge to the test!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<p>It\u2019s fun, sociable, and a fantastic way to learn more about horse and pony care \u2014 whether you\u2019re new to Pony Club or an experienced member.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<p>Interested in joining the team?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<p>Contact your Team Manager, Jo More email: joanna.more@sjpp.co.uk<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"full-width-image-block desktop-version mt-0 pb-5\"\r\n         style=\"background: url('https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/cotswoldvalefarmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/325\/2025\/10\/IMG-20250309-WA0003-e1761397049682.jpg'); background-size: cover;background-position: 50% 10%;background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed;\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"full-width-image-block mobile-version mt-0 py-0\"\r\n         style=\"background: url('https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/cotswoldvalefarmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/325\/2025\/10\/IMG-20250309-WA0003-e1761397049682.jpg'); background-size: cover;background-position: 50% 10%;background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed;\">\r\n    <div class=\"container px-0\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-12\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/cotswoldvalefarmers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/325\/2025\/10\/IMG-20250309-WA0003-e1761397049682.jpg\" class=\"card-img-mobile\" alt=\"\" >\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"col-12\">\r\n                <div class=\"items-block card-arrow-animation wow animate__ animate__fadeInUp animated\" data-wow-delay=\"0.5s\"\r\n                     data-wow-duration=\"1s\">\r\n                    <a class=\"card-block\" href=\"\"  style=\"background: #691f74;\">\r\n                        <div class=\"category__block-title\">\r\n                            <h3><\/h3>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"category__block-description\">\r\n                            <p><\/p>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n                        <span class=\"arrow\">\r\n                <svg fill=\"white\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"\r\n                     version=\"1.1\" id=\"Layer_1\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 69.32 46.51\"\r\n                     style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 69.32 46.51;\" xml:space=\"preserve\">\r\n                    <path d=\"M43.79,2l-3.55,3.81l15.97,14.85H5.27c-1.44,0-2.6,1.16-2.6,2.60s1.16,2.60,2.60,2.60h50.97L40.25,40.70l3.55,3.81l22.86-21.25  L43.79,2z\"\r\n                          style=\"color: white; background: white;\"><\/path>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n                    <\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Test Your Knowledge, Team Spirit, and Horsemanship! 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