What Does Pony Club Membership Include?
As a Pony Club member you can work towards our range of Achievement Badges, Mini Achievement Badges, Advanced Achievement Badges and Sport Badges, learning vital skills along the way! You can also improve your riding and horse care skills by working up through The Pony Club Tests – will you achieve the coveted A Test?
Can you go to Pony Club without a pony?
Do you need your own pony? No. We run a Centre Membership Scheme at Pony Club centres, which allows members without a horse or pony to enjoy all the benefits of membership. Pony Club centres are approved riding schools or equestrian centres, which are linked to the Pony Club.
What do you need for a Pony Club?
Riding items
- Riding outfits* (breeches, riding tights, polos, quarter zip, sun shirts, jeans, button up shirts, etc.)
- ASTM/SEI approved helmet.
- Chore boots or work boots (for working around the barn)
- Riding boots (paddock boots w/half chaps, field boots, dress boots, cowboy boots)
- Belts.
- Gloves.
Why is The Pony Club good?
The goal of the Pony Club program is to promote sportsmanship, stewardship and leadership through horsemanship. The core values for USPC forms the acronym “HORSE” and states: Horsemanship with respect to healthcare, nutrition, stable management, handling and riding a mount safely, correctly and with confidence.
What is the highest level of Pony Club?
A. The A Certification is the highest riding certification available to USPC members. The A is able to ride mounts at various levels of schooling with judgment, tact and effectiveness; to train young mounts; and to retrain spoiled mounts.
What age is Pony Club for?
Age 8 and Under
Most Pony Club Branches or Centres will offer fun seasonal activities for little ones such as Easter Egg hunts, fancy dress, fun rides, picnics and lots more. And importantly – being active outside and getting lots of fresh air!
How often should you ride a pony?
If you want to ride in upper-level competitions, it’s not uncommon for horses to get an intense training session 6 days a week. However, if you just want to keep your horse in a healthy physical condition, riding your horse three times a week for at least 20 minutes at a time can help maintain a good level of health.
What are the 5 needs of horses?
The text below explains how these five freedoms apply to horses.
- Freedom from hunger and thirst.
- Freedom from discomfort.
- Freedom from pain, injury and disease.
- Freedom from distress and fear.
- Freedom to express natural behaviour.
How long does it take to train a pony?
At one point, 30 days used to be the most common length of time for a young horse to go into training with a professional. But these days I see more horses staying between 90 to 180 days of training.
What is the best pony for beginners?
Top 5 Pony Breeds For Children And Small Adults
- Welsh Pony. Welsh Ponies are not only athletic, but also sturdy and dependable.
- Pony of Americas. You’ll be seeing a whole of spots with the Pony of Americas or POA.
- Shetland Pony.
- Connemara Pony.
- Quarter Pony.
What do you do in Pony Club?
Riding. The Pony Club offers nine different sports, more than any other equestrian organisation! As well as the Olympic sports of Show Jumping, Dressage and Eventing, you can also take part in the fast-paced Mounted Games, Polocrosse and many more!
How often do pony clubs meet?
once a month
The Committee usually meets once a month from September to June. Officers are usually chosen from the committee and serve for three years approx. An AGM is held in November which an adult representing each family is asked to attend.
What should I wear to The Pony Club test?
You should wear a tweed jacket, with Pony Club badge and felt on the left lapel. Shirt and Pony Club tie. Gloves, correctly fitted body protector for jumping, medical armband, Jodhpur boots and half chaps. Jodphurs can be cream or beige.
How tall should an 11 year old pony be?
Typically, children up to the age of 12 ride 12.2hh ponies, at age 12 to 16 years they ride 14.2hh ponies, and then from 16 and up they move onto horses. If your child isn’t the tallest or strongest rider, there’s the middle size of 13.2hh to consider too.
What is a C+ in Pony Club?
It is the first of the riding certifications to evaluate a member’s ability to transfer their riding skills from their own horse to an unknown horse. If the C-3 riding test is passed before the H-B, the member becomes a C+. The minimum age for the C-3 certification is 13 years old.
What is a Level 3 horse?
The intermediate rider is able to mount and dismount their horse unassisted, use basic riding aids, ride at a rising trot for at least 10 minutes, to change and control the pace from a walk to a trot and comfortably canter over short distances. RIDING ABILITY – LEVEL 3.
What are The Pony Club levels?
No matter what level of certification a riding member tests into they will be required to meet the SOP for both horse care and riding. The levels of certification start at what is called D Level (beginner), progressing to C Level (intermediate) then to B Level and A Level (advanced).
What is the age limit for My Little pony?
My Little Pony: A New Generation has a simple story line, bright and fun characters, and strong themes of friendship, hope, kindness and respect. It also has some scary scenes and visual image, which means it’s best suited to children aged over 5 years.
Can horses be left alone for a week?
Although your horse can be safely left alone overnight, you should never leave your horse unattended for longer than 10 hours. Doing so can have a serious impact on the health or happiness of your equine companion.
Do ponies like being ridden?
Conclusion. There is no definitive answer to the question of whether horses like being ridden. While some horses seem to enjoy the companionship and the attention that they receive from their riders, others may find the experience to be uncomfortable or even stressful.
Is it OK to ride your horse once a week?
Riding helps keep a horse healthy and fit. If you pleasure ride, spending most of your time walking or slow trotting, there is no reason you shouldn’t ride your horse every day. For most of us, horseback riding is a pleasure, but for some people, it’s the last thing they want to do.
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