Contact: Emily Barnes
07775 574222 emilybarnes4@outlook.com
page updated 6 Apr
Unmounted Progressive Training Rallies
These rallies will cover progressive horse & pony care subjects. Suitable for all from tiny-tots to senior members working at approximately C+ test standard – grouped accordingly. The rallies will also provide a good grounding for horse and pony care teams and Pony Club efficiency tests. Whilst these rallies will offer valuable training, there will also be an emphasis on fun and making friends. The rallies will be low-pressure and we will try to accommodate all needs – contact Emily with any questions. All welcome, hope to see you there.
Venue: Pine View Farm, Cranage, WA16 9LE
Times: Small groups from 4.30pm, unless otherwise stated
Cap: £8
Approx. 1 hour unmounted group sessions depending on age
Dates 2022:
Thursday 14 April – from 1pm
Area Horse & Pony Care Teams 2022
The annual Horse & Pony Care competition involves members demonstrating their knowledge and practical horsemanship skills taken from The Pony Club Efficiency Test cards over a number of rounds. Teams make their way around different ‘stations’, each of which will comprise a different theory or practical based topic. Ten minutes are spent at each ‘station’, during which time Members are asked a series of questions to be marked by the Assessor. Each area of The Pony Club holds a qualifier with the winning team going forward to compete at Championships.
The competition is split into Junior and Senior sections as follows:
Mini Competition – teams to consist of three Members. Ages to be 10 years and under on the 1st January of the competition year, with one member to be 8 years or under on the 1st January of the competition year. Questions will be based on the Care section of the E, D and easier parts of the D+ Efficiency Test cards and Mini Equine Achievement Badges.
Junior Competition – teams to consist of three Members. Ages to be 13 years and under on the 1st January of the competition year, with one member to be 11 years or under on the 1st January of the competition year. Questions to be based on the Care section of the D, D+, C and easier parts of the C+ Efficiency Test cards.
Senior Competition – teams to consist of three Members. Ages to be 25 years and under on the 1st January of the competition year. One member to be 16 years and under on the 1st January of the competition year. Of the remaining two members, one may be between 21 and 25 on the 1st January of the competition year. Questions to be based on the Care section of the C+, B and AH Efficiency Test cards. Questions as AH Test level should be used sparingly as not all Branches/Centres will have AH Test level competitors.
The 2022 area qualifier will be held on Sunday 24 April at Plas Yn Dre, Conwy.
Please contact Emily Barnes for more information. Text/whatsapp 07775574222 or email emillybarnes4@outlook.com