What is the Pony Club C test?
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Asked by: Marc Ward
This quiz is to test your knowledge to see if you would have a chance of passing your Pony Club C test. The objectives of the C Test are to “have a knowledge of the care and working of a pony off grass and to be in control of the pony on the roads and in the countryside, with a proper regard for country lore”.
What is the highest level of Pony Club?
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 does the pony club do?
The objectives of The Pony Club are: to encourage young people to ride and to learn to enjoy all kinds of sport connected with horses and riding. to give instruction in riding and horsemastership and to educate Members to look after and to take proper care of their animal.
What do you get when you join the Pony Club?
Membership Benefits
Sports – You can take part in NINE different Pony Club sports! Competitions – You can enter competitions near your home and at Area Level. You also have the opportunity to qualify for the National Championships, the Spring Festival and the National Quiz.
What are the Pony Club ratings?
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 Pony Club UK?
Founded in England in 1929 this international voluntary youth organisation is a charity with around 345 branches and 480 centres in the UK alone. Worldwide the Pony Club has a presence in 27 countries and over 110,000 members – giving it a hugely important role in the lives of young riders around the world.
What is the age limit for Pony Club?
The Pony Club is for everyone up to the age of 25, and members come from all walks of life and all riding abilities.
Who is this Esme sponsored by?
Esme has worked with the FEI, has recently been part of Virtual Eventing, and is a proud ambassador for The Brooke charity. She has also attracted sponsorship from a number of brands and has worked with some great riders on big campaigns.
Why is it called Pony Club?
What is in a name? Back in 1929, the term “pony” was used to describe the mount of a youth equestrian. With a name steeped in the tradition of educating the next generation of equestrians, the name Pony Club continues to focus on education and quality care of both horses and ponies.
Do you have to have a horse to go to Pony Club?
You don’t need to own a pony to join The Pony Club!
How many US Pony Club members are there?
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc., was founded as a nonprofit national youth horsemanship organization in February 1954 with 18 formerly unaffiliated clubs and an estimated 750 to 800 members.
