{"id":1327,"date":"2026-01-21T22:35:46","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T22:35:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/northherefordshire\/?page_id=1327"},"modified":"2026-03-30T14:11:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T13:11:46","slug":"tests-badges","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/northherefordshire\/tests-badges\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pony Club Training Structure"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<section class=\"content-left-right py-5\">\r\n    <div class=\"container py-md-4\">\r\n                <div class=\"row align-items-center\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n                <div class=\"content-image\">\r\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/northherefordshire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/456\/2026\/01\/Training-Pathway-Poster-v24.2.0.pdf-002.png\" class=\"card-img-mobile\" alt=\"\"\/>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n                <div class=\"content-description-right\">\r\n                    <h2>The Pony Club Training Structure<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Pony Club Training structure encourages members to take tests, progressive awards and badges 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>&nbsp;<\/p>\n                                            <div class=\"btn-repeater\">\r\n                                                                                                <a href=\"https:\/\/pcuk.org\/the-guide-to-pony-club-training\/\" class=\"btn btn-default purple text-white\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n                                        Pony Club Training                                         <span class=\"arrow\">\r\n                                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" version=\"1.1\" id=\"Layer_1\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 69.32 46.51\" 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-1.44,0-2.6,1.16-2.6,2.6s1.16,2.6,2.6,2.6h50.97L40.25,40.7l3.55,3.81l22.86-21.25  L43.79,2z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path>\r\n                                                <\/svg>\r\n                                            <\/span>\r\n                                    <\/a>\r\n                                                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n\r\n<section class=\"content-left-right py-5\">\r\n    <div class=\"container py-md-4\">\r\n        \r\n                <div class=\"row align-items-center flex-row-reverse\">\r\n                    <div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n                        <div class=\"content-image\">\r\n                                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/northherefordshire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/456\/2026\/01\/Picture-1-2.jpg\" class=\"card-img-mobile\" alt=\"\"\/>\r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n                        <div class=\"content-description-left\">\r\n                            <h2>Pony Club Badges<\/h2>\n<p>Badges &amp; Achievement Awards are designed to be stepping stones and bite sized manageable chunks for members working towards the next Progressive Award and\/or Test level up.<\/p>\n<p>The Pony Club has a wide selection of badges that can be attained, ranging from grooming to camping, beach riding to countryside access. There are over 130 badges to collect which are available divided into four levels:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mini<\/li>\n<li>Achievement<\/li>\n<li>Advanced<\/li>\n<li>Sport badges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are organised into three collections<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fun &amp; Friendship<\/li>\n<li>Horsemanship Sport<\/li>\n<li>Sport<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A cloth badge is awarded once a member has met the required standard for the badge<\/p>\n<p>The three levels of achievement badges cover a variety of individual topics related to horses and riding and are aimed at different ages and experiences at follows:<\/p>\n<p>Mini Achievement Badges \u2013 these are aimed at younger members training up to D+ level. They are smaller than the other badges and have a purple border. When you have collected 14 of these you are awarded a Mini Gold Achievement Award.<\/p>\n<p>Achievement Badges \u2013 these are aimed at junior members at D+ to C+ level. They have a navy-blue border. When you have collected 21 of these badges you are awarded the Gold Achievement Award.<\/p>\n<p>Advanced Achievement Badges \u2013 these are for our senior members and cover topics required for C+ to A test. They have a gold border.<\/p>\n<p>Sport Badges &#8211; these badges are designed to give members an introduction to the <a href=\"https:\/\/pcuk.org\/sports\/\">9 sports<\/a> that The Pony Club has to offer. Each badge has two levels, an Intro Badge, aimed at younger members, and a more advanced Sports Badge for older members. Each badge covers rules, dress and technique for the specific sport.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Opportunities to Earn Badges\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>We hold monthly Badge Rallies at The Plough Inn during the Autumn &amp; Winter months. These are divided into 2 groups Minis (10 and under on 1st Jan E, D and D+ Levels) and Junior\/Senior (11 and older C Test and Above Levels). Numbers are limited to 10 &#8211; 12 in each group to ensure members learn what is required. There are additional opportunities to earn Badges at Camps, at Horsemanship Teams training and at Day Rallies throughout the year as well as specific practical Badge Rallies, largely in Spring and Summer months.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions or queries please contact <a href=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/northherefordshire\/committee-contact-us\/\">Charlie our DC or Vici our Secretary<\/a><\/p>\n                                                            <div class=\"btn-repeater\">\r\n                                                                                                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/nhhpc.entrymaster.online\/\" class=\"btn btn-default purple text-white\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n                                                Book onto a Rally                                                <span class=\"arrow\">\r\n                                                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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Badges<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mini Gold Achievement Badge Award<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Awarded for achieving 14 Mini Badges<\/p>\n<p><strong>Blue Cross Equine Welfare Merit Badge<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Blue Cross Equine Welfare Merit Badge is awarded to any Member who has passed all of the following Achievement Badges:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bandages and Rugs<\/li>\n<li>Care of the Foot<\/li>\n<li>Equine First Aid<\/li>\n<li>Feeding<\/li>\n<li>Grooming<\/li>\n<li>Lorinery<\/li>\n<li>Mucking Out<\/li>\n<li>Perfect Paddock<\/li>\n<li>Saddlery<\/li>\n<li>Shoeing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Blue Cross Equine Welfare Mini Achievement Badge <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Blue Cross Equine Welfare Mini Achievement Badge is awarded to Members who have successfully completed the following 10 Mini Achievement Badges:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Horse Clothing<\/li>\n<li>Care of the Foot<\/li>\n<li>Feed Your Pony<\/li>\n<li>Pony Health<\/li>\n<li>Leading and Handling<\/li>\n<li>Tack Cleaning<\/li>\n<li>Points of Tack<\/li>\n<li>Mucking Out<\/li>\n<li>Basic Needs of Ponies, Summer and Winter<\/li>\n<li>Pony Behaviour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                                            <div class=\"btn-repeater\">\r\n                                                                                                <a href=\"https:\/\/pcuk.org\/achievement-badges\/\" class=\"btn btn-default purple text-white\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n                                        Pony Club Badges                                         <span class=\"arrow\">\r\n                                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" version=\"1.1\" id=\"Layer_1\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 69.32 46.51\" style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 69.32 46.51;\" xml:space=\"preserve\">\r\n                                                    <path 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They are are available in Horsemanship and Riding and Road Sense. Members may take these Tests in Modules through the Awards. Progressive Awards are voluntary and flexible and they can be assessed continuously over several sessions and do not need a formal assessment unlike Efficiency Tests.<\/p>\n<p>There are four Progressive Awards each consisting of 3 Levels:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bronze Award split into Levels 3, 2 &amp; 1 taken between E &amp; D Tests<\/li>\n<li>Silver Award split into Levels 3, 2 &amp; 1 taken between D &amp; D+ Tests<\/li>\n<li>Gold Award split into Levels 3, 2 &amp; 1 taken between D+ &amp; C Tests<\/li>\n<li>Platinum Award split into Levels 3, 2 &amp; 1 taken between C &amp; C+ Tests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We aim to hold at least monthly Progressive Award and Test Training throughout the year to ensure members regularly have opportunities to progress up The Pony Club Training Structure.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions or queries regarding Progressive Awards please contact <a href=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/northherefordshire\/committee-contact-us\/\">Charlie our DC or Vici our 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years<\/li>\n<li>D+ Test \u2013 10 years<\/li>\n<li>C Test \u2013 11 years<\/li>\n<li>C+ Test \u2013 13 years<\/li>\n<li>B Test \u2013 14\/15 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">When a Test is achieved, a coloured felt is worn under the members Pony Club badge, on the left lapel, when members are taking part in Pony Club events and activities.The tests and their relating colour felts are as follows:<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t53\/3\/16\/1f49b.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc9b\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><\/span> E Test &#8211;\u00a0 Pale yellow<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t53\/3\/16\/1f49b.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc9b\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><\/span> D Test\u00a0 &#8211; Bright yellow<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t3\/3\/16\/1f90d.png\" alt=\"\ud83e\udd0d\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><\/span> D+ Test &#8211; White<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz 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width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><\/span> A Test &#8211; Blue<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">The Pony Club A Test is the highest test within The Pony Club structure. It is recognised world wide and is very much sought after!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">We hold regular Test Training throughout the year to ensure members put forward for Tests are thoroughly prepared. We recommend that members attend a minimum number of training sessions as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">1 for D<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">2 for D+<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">4 for C<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">6 for C+<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A member may require additional training to the guide above and is only put forward for a Test once The Branch instructor thinks they are ready.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">If you have any questions or queries regarding Tests please contact <a href=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/northherefordshire\/committee-contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charlie our DC or Vici our Secretary<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1439\" src=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/northherefordshire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/456\/2026\/01\/IMG_7746-250x206.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"438\" height=\"361\" 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