Pony Club Test Information

The Tests are :

  • D recommended age 8 years
  • D+ recommended age 10 years
  • C recommended age 11 years
  • C+ recommended age 14
  • B Test minimum age 15 years
  • The Road Rider Mini Achievement Badge is a prerequisite before taking the D Test.

Before being awarded the ‘C’ test certificate, candidates must have trained for and passed The Pony Club’s Road Rider Achievement Badge or The Pony Club Road Rider Test or the BHS Riding and Road Safety Test.

If you are wanting to take any tests this year please ensure you have the correct Road Rider Badge or Test. Dates for these will be on the next Fixture List which will be out at the end of January. Please book in early so that Instructors can arrange the times etc.

Fixture List and Bookings

The new Fixture List will be out at the end of January. Can I ask you all again to please book in early for Rallies, Badge Days etc. The organiser needs to know the numbers to arrange groups for rides, hours for Instructors, number of Badges, times for Venues etc.

If you are booked in and find that you are unable to attend can you please let the organiser know in plenty of time. There is some times a waiting list for Rallies, if you are unable to attend, your place can be offered to some one else.

Groups are arranged according to abilities, not to be with friends/relatives. It takes time to arrange all these events, so can I please ask again for a little consideration from all members. We are all volunteers and give our time freely to the Pony Club.

East Cheshire Branch Branch

Tanatside Branch

  • Novice, Open & Dengie WL Dressage Competition. Sunday 23rd February 2014 Schedule Attached … Dengie Tanatside 3

Winter League SJ Dates

Please contact Aloma if you are interested.  johnaloma@tiscali.co.uk

  • 19th January at Maelor, Aberconwy
  • 16th Feb at Northop, F&D & WYL
  • 28th Feb at Northop, F&D
  • 15th March at Somerford ( Final), CHN

Equestrian Table Top and Car Boot Sale …

… at Maelor Equestrian Centre Hope. Sat 11th Jan 2014 from 10.00 am £7 per car

A reminder at the beginning of a new year … The Role of Parents

The Pony Club is a volunteer organisation and depends on parents and guardians to help. Fairness should take precedence over competitiveness. Teaching by example will foster caring and respect for all.

Parents/Guardians should therefore:

  • Be a positive role model for their child and other Members by respecting coaches, officials, volunteers and leaders; their authority and decisions; the rules and regulations under which The Pony Club operates.
  • Agree to discuss disputes/appeals at a suitable, agreed time with the correct officials, within the appropriate level of The Pony Club organisation, without resorting to hostility or violence.
  • Always remember that Pony Club activities are intended to be educational, safe and fun to benefit the Members rather than parents.
  • Respect the horses and ponies and show humane care for them at all times.
  • Respect the property and equipment used in any activities, considering safety uppermost in all situations.
  • Be knowledgeable about the rules of the discipline or competition their child is taking part in and encourage their child to know, be familiar with, and follow these rules.
  • Promote the physical and emotional well-being of their child, other Members and horses ahead of any personal desire to win or succeed in any activity.
  • Teach their child that taking part, learning and showing sportsmanship in all competitions, testing situations, clinics, etc are more important than winning.
  • Praise all Members equally for trying hard and competing fairly.
  • Inform officials as soon as possible if they or their child is unable to fulfil commitments or attendance at events.
  • Help their child and others to understand the satisfaction of co-operation, group work and team spirit in achieving personal goals and growth, and good results.
  • Volunteer their services and skills, whether equine-related or not, whenever possible.

Parent/ Guardians should not:

  • Force their child or other Members to take part in activities with which they are not comfortable.
  • Disrespect the decisions of coaches/officials concerning the skills and abilities of their child or other Members.
  • Undermine the authority of coaches/officials by interfering with, or coaching any Members from the sidelines.
  • Dispute the decisions of coaches/officials and volunteers during an event or in front of their child, other Members or parents.
  •  Engage in or condone unsportsmanlike behaviours such as booing, taunting, using profane language, refusing to congratulate winners etc.