Please use the link below to download current Booking Form for Pony Club Efficiency Tests :
The Pony Club Training structure encourages members to take Tests which enables them to learn progressively about horse and pony care and riding. The Tests are taken at recommended ages and begin with ‘E’ Test, Mini Road Rider Achievement Badge and ‘D’ Test. We feel these Tests are an important step on your horse owning ladder and can ultimately qualify you for a career in horses. We subsidise the costs of training and Tests with monies raised from competition as part of encouraging all members to learn about horsemanship.
These are suitable for all members who have not yet taken any Tests, it would also be useful for you to attend the Stable Management Rallies to prepare you for the care questions. The Tests are all oral and practical and take place in small groups.
The Mini Road Rider Achievement Badge will be held via Zoom for both parts with Alex Van Randwyck on Tuesday 28 February.
The Road Rider Achievement Badge Theory part will also be held via Zoom with Alex on Thursday 2 March. The riding part will be held at the Multi Activity Day on Saturday 4 March at Priory Equestrian.
The Mini Road Rider Achievement Badge is a pre-requisite before taking ‘D’ Test and the Road Rider Achievement Badge is a pre-requisite before taking ‘C’ Test.
‘D’ and ‘D+’ training and Tests will also be held on Saturday 4 March at the Multi Activity Day at Priory Equestrian. You will need to be 8 years old to take ‘D’ Test and 10 years old to take ‘D+’.
New ‘D’ Test syllabus 2023
New ‘D+’ syllabus 2023
The Tests are ridden, and you will need your pony. The cost will be £15.00 to include all training and the Tests.
All bookings to be made online.
Unmounted ‘C’ Test Horse & Pony Care Training
This is for those of you who are thinking of taking your ‘C’ Test this April. The ‘C’ Test follows ‘D +’ and covers basic care of a pony at grass, tack care and fitting, rugs, correct grooming, travelling and loading, shoeing and first aid. Please note there is a new syllabus for this Test: New ‘C’ Test 2023
We are planning to have a ‘C’ Test ride at Easter Clinics and a Test on Saturday 23 April at Chase Farm.
You need to have your ‘D+’ and Road Rider Achievement Badge or be planning to take them in the spring. You will need to be 10 years minimum.
These are unmounted sessions to go over the pony care requirements of the Test. They are designed to help you feel more comfortable answering questions and practice your knowledge.
They will take place at Whispering Pines, Winchester Road, Rushmoor, Farnham, GU10 2EG – bookings to be made online.
5.30 pm – 7.00 pm
- Friday 20 January
- Friday 10 February
- Friday 10 March
- Friday 7 April
Unmounted ‘C+’ Test Horse & Pony Care Training
his is for those of you who are thinking of taking your ‘C+’ Test this April. The ‘C+’ Test follows ‘C’ and covers care, feeding and work of a pony stabled and at grass, tack care, bits and fitting, rugs, correct grooming, travelling and loading, shoeing, health and first aid.
Link to ‘C+’ syllabus ‘C+’ Test
We are planning to have a ‘C+’ Test ride at Easter Clinics and a Test on Saturday 23 April at Chase Farm.
You need to have your ‘C’ and Road Rider Achievement Badge. You will need to be 13 years minimum.
These are unmounted sessions to go over the pony care requirements of the Test. They are designed to help you feel more comfortable answering questions and practice your knowledge.
They will take place at Honeysuckle Cottage, Winchester Road, Rushmoor, Farnham, GU10 2EG – bookings to be made online.
6.30 pm – 8.00 pm
- Thursday 26 January
- Thursday 23 February
- Thursday 30 March
THE PONY CLUB TEST TRAINING SYSTEM
As the Pony Club Test system is quite complicated we thought that it would be helpful to have a full explanation of the progression of Tests, together with minimum ages for each and the colour felt that this entitles you to wear under your Badge.
The Pony Club Training structure encourages Members to take Tests which enable them to learn progressively about horse and pony care and riding. The Tests are designed with certain objectives in mind.
Tests must be taken in the correct order except for those marked optional.
For further information on what is required for any Test, please refer to the Pony Club website Pony Club Tests
If you are interested in taking any Tests or need further information please contact Gill or Kate.
E TEST (Optional) – Minimum age 4+ : Felt colour Pale Yellow
The Pony Club Road Rider Mini Achievement Badge
D TEST – Minimum age 6 : Felt colour Yellow
D+ TEST – Minimum age 8 : Felt colour White
The Pony Club Road Rider Achievement Badge
C TEST – Minimum age 10 : Felt colour Green
- C TEST – RIDING: Felt Colour Grey
- C TEST – HORSE & PONY CARE Felt Colour Meadow Green
C+ TEST – Minimum age 13 : Felt colour Pink
- C+ TEST – RIDING: Felt Colour Burgundy
- C+ TEST – HORSE & PONY CARE: Felt Colour Turquoise
(Riding and/or Horse & Pony Care)
The Pony Club Road Rider Test – Minimum age 12
OR
The BHS Riding and Road Safety Test
B TEST – Minimum age 15: Felt colour Red
- B TEST – RIDING: Felt colour Beige
- B TEST – HORSE & PONY CARE: Felt colour Brown
COACHING CERTIFICATE (Optional) minimum age 18 (Full B Test required)
LUNGEING TEST – Minimum age 16 : Felt colour Light Blue
AH TEST – Minimum age 17 : Felt colour Orange or Salmon Pink if with Honours
B+ TEST – Minimum age 16 : Felt colour Pale Purple
A TEST – Minimum age 18 : Felt colour Blue or Purple if with Honours
N.B. *For D, C and B Efficiency Test certificates to be awarded members must have attained the relevant Road Rider Achievement Badge/Test
N.B. Members holding C+ Test (Horse & Pony Care) may progress to B Test (Horse & Pony Care), Lungeing and AH. To take B Test (Riding), Members must hold full C+ Test
N.B. Members holding B Test (Horse & Pony Care) may progress to Lungeing and AH. To take the A Test, Members must hold B Test (Riding and Horse & Pony Care)
N.B. B+ Test is a non compulsory riding test take after the Lunging Test and either before or after AH. It is a stepping stone between B (full test) and A Test.
