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Tests, Badges, Horse & Pony Care & The Pony Club Quiz

PONY CLUB EFFICIENCY TESTS

The Pony Club encourages members to take tests which enable 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 – see below for the order in which tests are taken.

As a branch we try to organise two test session per year where members will have the opportunity to take the relevant test they require. Where possible training sessions may be held in advance but the relevant material is generally covered in standard ridden rallies and at Stable Management sessions. For B Test and above please contact the Branch District Commissioner in the first instance.

The Efficiency test athway can be seen below

For more information on the Pony Club Efficiency Tests please click here Pony Club Tests

PONY CLUB BADGES

Achievement badges provide a fun and interactive way for members to develop their knowledge of horsemanship and give them the opportunity to develop the skills to care for Horses and Ponies.

Throughout the year we hold Stable Management Sessions, during some of which members have the opportunity to obtain pony club badges.

To find out more about the suite of badges available please visit the Pony Club website here Achievement Badges

HORSE & PONY CARE

The Blue Cross Horse and Pony Care competition features teams of three Members who demonstrate their knowledge and practical horsemanship skills taken from the Pony Club Efficiency Tests over a number of rounds.

Teams compete at their Area Competition with the aim to qualify for the Championships.

There are 3 Levels:

Minis: Questions to be based on the Care section of the E, D and easier parts of the D+ Efficiency Test cards and Mini Horsemanship Achievement Badges. At the Championships a small number of questions will cover all of the D+ syllabus.
Juniors: Questions to be based on the Care section of the D, D+, C and easier parts of the C+ Efficiency Test cards and Horsemanship Achievement Badges. At the Championships a small number of questions will cover Advances Achievement Badges and all of the C+ syllabus.
Seniors: Questions to be based on the Care section of the C+, B and AH Efficiency Test cards. Questions at AH Test level should be used sparingly as not all Branches/Centres will have AH Test level competitors.

For information on the Horse & Pony Care Competition please click here Horse and Pony Care

To view the 2024 Pony Club Horsemanship Rulebook click here Horsemanship Rulebook

THE PONY CLUB QUIZ

The Pony Club quiz is an inclusive competition for all members. It provides a chance for members to test their equestrian knowledge in a fun and friendly team environment.

The competition comprises of a Mini and Junior/Senior competition.
Mini Section– Teams of four- Ages to be 10 years and under on the 1st of January of competition year, with one member to be 8 years and under.
Junior/Senior Section– Teams of four- must have two junior members ( ages to be 13 years and under ) and then two of any age up to 25.

For information on the Pony Club Quiz please click here Pony Club Quiz

To view the 2024 Pony Club Horsemanship Rulebook click here Horsemanship Rulebook