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The UPPC try hard to make everything we do as enjoyable as possible for those taking part.\u00a0 At the same time we encourage our members to learn to make life easier for their ponies by riding to the best of their ability, and by looking after them in a thoughtful way through the knowledge which they’ve gained with us.<\/p>\n

To help us to do this, we use the Pony Club Training Pathway including the Achievement Badges and the Efficiency Tests.<\/p>\n

The Badges come in a wide range of “horsey” and “non-horsey” topics, and have three levels – mini, standard and senior.\u00a0 The Badges link in with the Efficiency Tests from E – C+.\u00a0 For attaining each there is an embroidered Badge which can be sewn onto anything, especially the sleeve of a Branch sweatshirt.\u00a0 We do a lot of the work for these at our Club Nights on Wednesday evenings through the winter.<\/p>\n

The ten Efficiency Tests run through from E for those just starting on their equestrian journey, through to AH and A which are roughly A-level equivalents.\u00a0 They are all super for goal-setting, especially for those who aren’t keen on competitions.\u00a0 It’s always more interesting to have an aim for your learning, and to have the reward and satisfaction of achieving the award at the end.\u00a0 We encourage our members to work through the Test system to at least C level.<\/p>\n

For those aiming a little higher, from C+ upwards the holder may move across into the British Horse Society exam system without having to start at the very bottom.\u00a0 And from BHS Stage 3 upwards, their qualifications carry UCAS points.<\/p>\n

The UPPC encourages our members to try competing in various disciplines:\u00a0 show jumping, dressage, eventing, mounted games and horse & pony care.\u00a0 If we have members of a suitable standard and interest, we enter them in Pony Club competitions at Area level.\u00a0 But we are aware that not everyone wants to compete, and won’t push those who really don’t want to.<\/p>\n

We hold mounted rallies throughout the year which are all both instructional and fun.\u00a0 And we occasionally put on extra training for Tests or competitions if require.\u00a0 And of course we have Camp.\u00a0 See the Camp page for more information.<\/p>\n

We also hold show jumping and dressage competitions, and put on fun rides.\u00a0 All these are open to everyone, not just Pony Club members, and are very useful to the Branch as fund-raisers.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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