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Do you enjoy looking after your pony? Are you interested in all things equine? If so, then Horse & Pony Care could be the competition for you.<\/p>\n

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Educating members in how best to keep their animals healthy and happy is one of the Pony Club\u2019s core objectives and this competition helps members to improve their knowledge and show it off while having fun and making friends. Those who have competed over the years will gladly vouch for this and the fact they found Pony Club tests much less daunting after taking part. Competitors also develop skills such as team working that greatly benefit them as they embark on their working lives.<\/p>\n

For the past 20 years our branch has been a strong supporter of this competition, a tradition we are keen to continue. In 2023 the Pony Club proficiency tests were overhauled to raise the profile of horse welfare, making this discipline more important than ever.<\/p>\n

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The Competition is dismounted and entirely practical in nature. There are no ridden or written elements. Teams spend a fixed amount of time on 10 different subject areas (eg feeding, first aid, fitness, pasture management, native breeds, colours and markings) answering questions (individually, or as a team), performing practical tasks and solving problems. In all, the Competition lasts about an hour and a half.<\/p>\n

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Team selection is made in January, and preparation takes place during the weeks running up to the Area Competition in the Easter holidays.<\/p>\n

These sessions are taken seriously, but we have a lot of fun as well. It’s really helpful if you’re planning to take a test in the near future and it doesn’t matter whether you have the best horse in the world or none at all.<\/p>\n

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Teams for the Horse and Pony Care Competition comprise:<\/p>\n

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Minis \u2013 3 members aged 10yrs and under, at least one of whom must be aged 8yrs and under. The standard is E, D and D+ tests<\/p>\n

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Juniors \u2013 3 members aged 14yrs and under, at least one of whom must be aged 11yrs and under. The standard is D+, C and C+ tests<\/p>\n

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Seniors \u2013 3 members aged 14yrs \u2013 25 yrs, at least one of whom must be aged 16yrs and under. Only one member may be aged 21yrs \u2013 25yrs. The standard is C+, B and AH tests<\/p>\n

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Ages as at 1st January. Branches can send one team per age group, and a second team if space allows<\/p>\n

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The Area 9 Competition for 2026 is on April 10th <\/strong>at\u00a0The Kennels, Andoversford.<\/p>\n

If you are interested in being in a team please contact OBHPC <\/span>HPC Manager, <\/span>Emma Erskine-Crum.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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