Rallies, Tests and Achievements

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Rallies

Rallies is the term used for Pony Club group sessions.

At W.M.P.C we aim to offer a wide range of activities for our members throughout the year including regular general riding rallies, sport specific training, camp, day rallies and fun social events. We try to ensure there is something for everyone, but please do get in touch if you have a particular request or idea.

The cost of rallies varies depending on the cost of the venue, coach and length of the session. We aim to keep all activities affordable and try to use venues within an hours travel away. Funds raised from fundraising events throughout the year are used to subsidise rallies, training and competitions for members meaning that members benefit from excellent coaching at affordable rates.

General Rallies

Our monthly General rallies focus on The Pony Club Training Pathway covering general riding skills and The Pony Club tests and progressive awards. These are open to all members and riders are grouped accordioning to level they are working at.

Members are required to attend a minimum of three general rallies between September and the following July in order to be eligible to attend camp and be selected for competition teams to represent the Branch at Area and National level.

To see upcoming rallies and events, please click on the calendar tab

The Pony Club 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 are designed with certain objectives in mind

 

For more information on The Pony Club Training Pathway and Tests, please click the link below

The Pony Club Tests

Progressive Awards

The Progressive Awards are based on the main test syllabuses and allow members to work towards tests between E and C+. There are four levels; Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum. Each level is split into three, Bronze 3, Bronze 2 & Bronze 1. Once a member reaches Bronze 1 level, they will have the knowledge and skills required to take their D Test, Silver Level for D+, Gold Level for C and Platinum for C+.

Progressive awards are worked through at our general rallies and awarded throughout the year

For more information on the Progressive Awards, click the link below

The Pony Club Progressive Awards

Achievement Badges

The Pony Club Achievement badges are a fun way for members to develop their knowledge of horsemanship and care. Achievement Badges are divided into Mini, Achievement, Advanced, Sports and non-equine and cover an array of topics.

At W.M.P.C we hold unmounted Badge rallies throughout the Autumn and Winter months which are great fun and form part of the training for The Blue Cross Horse & Pony Care Competition and Dodson & Horrell Quiz.

Have a look at all the badges and the syllabuses by clicking the link below, if there is a particular badge you would like to do, please let us know

 

The Pony Club Achievement Badges