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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 are designed with certain objectives in mind, to help Members become practical and knowledgeable riders, proficient in caring for horses and ponies.Efficiency Tests<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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For full information please visit the member portal<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Tests<\/strong>
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 are designed with certain objectives in mind \u2013 see below for the order in which tests are taken. Full details are available \u2013 https:\/\/pcuk.org\/members\/training\/pony-club-tests\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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E Test<\/strong> (optional)
Recommended minimum age: 4+ years Felt Colour: Pale yellow<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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D Test<\/strong>
Recommended minimum age: 8 years Felt Colour: Yellow<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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D+ Test<\/strong>
Recommended minimum age: 10 years Felt Colour: White
D Test must be achieved before taking the D+ Test<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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C Test<\/strong>
Recommended minimum age: 11 years Felt Colour: Green (full)
D and D+ Test must be achieved before taking the C Test <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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C+ Test<\/strong>
Recommended minimum age: 13 years Felt Colour: Pink
D, D+ and full C Test must be achieved before taking the C+.
Recommended Minimum age: 13 years
Felt Colours:
Riding + Horse and Pony Care sections: Pink
Riding section only: Burgundy
Horse and Pony Care section only: Turquoise<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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B Test Riding<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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B Test Horse Care<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Lunging Test<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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B+ Test<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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AH Test<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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A Test<\/strong> Progressive Tests<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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The Progressive Tests allow 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<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Downloadable Individual Record of Achievement<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Achievement Badges<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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The Pony Club offers Mini Achievement Badges for younger Members as well as both equine and non-equine Achievement Badges. Both types of achievement badge will help you to learn a wide range of skills like first-aid, farming, map reading, saddlery, road safety and grooming. For further details please visit the member portal<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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 are designed with certain objectives in mind, to help Members become practical and knowledgeable riders, proficient in caring for horses and ponies.Efficiency Tests For full […]<\/p>\n

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