{"id":1316,"date":"2024-02-27T11:54:43","date_gmt":"2024-02-27T11:54:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/northshropshire\/?page_id=1316"},"modified":"2024-04-04T12:03:10","modified_gmt":"2024-04-04T11:03:10","slug":"efficiency-tests","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/northshropshire\/branch-information\/efficiency-tests\/","title":{"rendered":"Efficiency Tests"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n
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Please see the Forecast to see when tests are scheduled or ask Ann or Helen if you are interested in taking a test.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Pony Club Test structure is a pathway that encourages members to learn progressively. Each test covers riding and horse care, to help riders develop their skills and learn how to care for their horses. When you pass a test you are awarded a certificate and a coloured, circular felt which sits behind your Pony Club badge.<\/p>\n

Progressive Tests<\/strong>\u00a0allow Members to work towards Tests in between Efficiency Test levels E and C+. There are four levels of Progressive Tests; Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum.<\/p>\n

E Test<\/strong>:\u00a0Pony Club<\/strong>\u00a0Recommended Minimum Age: 4 \u00a0\u00a0\"Yellow<\/strong><\/p>\n

Usually taken during Junior Camp<\/p>\n

D Test:<\/strong>\u00a0Pony Club Recommended Minimum Age: 8 \u00a0\u00a0\"Yellow
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Usually taken during Junior Camp<\/p>\n

D+ Test:<\/strong>\u00a0Pony Club<\/strong>\u00a0Recommended Minimum Age: 10\u00a0\u00a0\"White
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Before being awarded the \u2018C\u2019 Test Certificate, Candidates must have train for and passed The Pony Club\u2019s Road Rider Achievement Badge or The Pony Club Road Rider Test or the BHSRide Safe test.<\/p>\n

C Test:<\/strong>\u00a0Pony Club<\/strong>\u00a0Recommended Minimum Age: 11\u00a0\u00a0\"Green
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This test can be taken\/passed in 2 parts ~\u00a0H&P Care Test and Ridden Test.<\/strong><\/p>\n

C+ Test:<\/strong>\u00a0Pony Club<\/strong>\u00a0Minimum Age: 13\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\"Pink
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This test can be taken\/passed in 2 parts ~\u00a0H&P Care Test and Ridden Test.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Before taking the B Test candidates must have passed their\u00a0\u2018C+\u2019 Test<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0The Pony Club Road Rider Test<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0the BHS Riding & Road Safety Test<\/strong>.\u00a0This test is co-ordinated\u00a0 by the DC at Area.<\/p>\n

B Test:<\/strong>\u00a0Recommended Minimum Age: 15. Only those 14 years or over are eligible for B Test\u00a0\u00a0\"See
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This test may be taken as a whole or in 2 parts ~\u00a0H&P Care Test\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\"Image\u00a0 and Ridden Test\u00a0\u00a0\"Image
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Test and training dates for this level are available at Area through the DC.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lunge Test:<\/strong>\u00a0Minimum Age: 16<\/strong>\u00a0\"Image<\/p>\n

This test is arranged via the DC at Area . Before taking the Lungeing Test, Candidates must have passed the B Test or B Standard Horse & Pony Care.<\/p>\n

AH Test:<\/strong>\u00a0Recommended Minimum Age: 17. Only those 16 years or over are eligible for AH Test\u00a0\u00a0\"Image
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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!\u00a0 The AH Test is the Stable Management phase of the A Test. Those who have passed B (horse & pony care) Test only and have been recommended after an assessment by an AH examiner can also take the Test.<\/p>\n

B+ Test:\u00a0Minimum Age: 16\u00a0\"Image
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The Test is a non-compulsory riding test taken after the Lungeing Test and either before or after AH. It is a \u2018stepping stone\u2019 between B (full test) and A Test.<\/p>\n

A Test:<\/strong>\u00a0Minimum Age: 18\u00a0\"Image<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Pony Club A Test is the highest Test within The Pony Club structure. It is recognised worldwide and is very much sought after.<\/p>\n

Nominations must be made to The Pony Club Office on the official form having first been sanctioned by the District Commissioner and Area Representative.<\/p>\n

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What are the Introduction to Coaching Courses?<\/h5>\n

The Introduction to Pony Club Coaching courses are designed as a pathway for Pony Club members to begin coaching, by ensuring that they have the necessary skills and support in place. They also offer an opportunity for more experienced coaches to refresh themselves, and check that they are in line with best practice.<\/p>\n

There are three levels of Introduction to Coaching Courses to work through. Click the link to find out more.<\/p>\n

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