What is the Pony Club C test?

‘C’ Test riders should be able to ride confidently and in balance in trot and canter on the flat, and up and down hills. They should be capable of jumping small cross country fences, and be able to prepare the pony beforehand and deal with it afterwards. They will also be required to trot without stirrups.

What is a Pony Club rating?

The ratings, from lowest to highest, are D-1, D-2, D-3, C-1, C-2, C-3, HB, B, H-A, A. When riders have mastered a level, they are tested by a USPC examiner to ensure they have mastery of the riding skills and knowledge required for the next level.

What are the different levels of Pony Club?

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 Pony Club B test equivalent to?

BHS Stage 3
Pony Club B Test B Test is the equivalent of BHS Stage 3 and allows direct entry at that level, subject to certain criteria.

What is the highest level of Pony Club?

A. The A Certification is the highest riding certification available to USPC members.

What should I wear to Pony Club B 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.

What is a C1 rider?

Category 1 (C1) For riders who have never earned 15 or more grading points at any level above Level 1. Category 2 (C2) For riders who have never earned 15 or more grading points at any level above Level 2. Category 3 (C3) For riders who have never earned 15 or more grading points at any level above Level 3.

What is C plus test?

The objective of the C+ Test is “to gain practical experience and knowledge of the care of a stabled pony and of a pony at grass”. The minimum age a child should take the test be is 13 and if they pass, they are awarded with a turquoise felt to pin underneath their Pony Club badge.

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 requirement to take the A certification is 16 years old.