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The Pony’ Club Training structure encourages all members to take efficiency tests (E to A) which enable them to learn progressively about horse and pony care and riding.  The training is fun and much of it is covered at working rallies and camps.  The E test is optional , but all the other tests must be taken in sequence.  However older riders who have joined may start with the D+ test. For full details of the tests visit the Tests Section <\/a>of the Pony Club National Website.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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It’s worth noting that C+ Efficiency tests have been used as the  ridden section of several members Sports Science GCSE<\/strong> & skills or physical section of the Duke of Edinburgh Award<\/strong>!!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Efficiency Test (E to A)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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E Test, D Test, D+ Test, C Test, Road Riders Test, C+Test, B Test – Horse & Pony Care, B Test – Riding, B Test – BHS exemption, Coaching Certificate, Lunging Test, AH Test, B+ Test and A Test.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Achievement Badges are a fun, hands-on way for members of all ages to grow their horsemanship knowledge and learn how to care for horses and ponies to the very highest standards. With lots of different badges to choose from \u2014 covering a wide range of topics and levels \u2014 there\u2019s something for everyone and a clear path to keep progressing. We run Achievement Badge sessions all year round, and they\u2019re suitable for everyone, from our minis right through to our oldest members.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Pony Club Achievement Badges | The Pony Club UK<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Available tests: The Pony’ Club Training structure encourages all members to take efficiency tests (E to A) which enable them to learn progressively about horse and pony care and riding.  The training is fun and much of it is covered at working rallies and camps.  The E test is optional , but all the other […]<\/p>\n

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