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STANDARDS OF EFFICIENCY TEST SHEET 2007

GENERAL

This is an official voluntary Test of a Standard half way between C & B. It is not necessary to either take or pass it before attempting B.
NOTE: Before taking the C+ Test, candidates must have passed all phases of C Test including Road Safety.

OBJECTIVE

• To become an educated and practical horseman
• To ride over fences at all paces
• To gain practical experience and knowledge of the care of a stabled pony and of a pony at grass
• To be capable of riding a well-mannered pony out hunting and in all Pony Club activities
• To ride intelligently and with due regard for others on the roads and in the country, and with a knowledge of pace, distance and discipline when riding alone and in groups

OBJECTIVE

• Mount and dismount correctly on either side
• Position at walk, trot, canter and gallop
• Sitting trot, rising trot on either diagonal, change of diagonal
• Application of aids for increase and decrease of pace, turns and circles
• Turns on the forehand from the halt
• Stand still. Salute
• Free walk on a long rein or with a loose rein
• Change of leg at the canter, through the trot
• Know sequence of legs at all paces
• Ride with reins in one hand
• Ride up and down steep hills and banks
• Bits and their uses
• Jump a variety of fences and ditches at trot and canter
• Jump up and down hill. Jump doubles

ROAD SENSE

• Behaviour when riding in groups and in pairs
• Dealing with an accident

HORSEMASTERSHIP

• Practical care and working of a pony off grass
• Knowledge of the care and working of a corn-fed stabled pony
• Know principles of watering and feeding. Have a knowledge of the difference items of forage
• Know the articles of grooming kit and be able to use them
• Be able to rug up and put on a stable bandage correctly
• Shoeing. Know something of the structure of the horse's foot
• Know the names of the farriers tools
• Be able to name parts of the foot and describe a hunter's shoe
• Be able to fit a saddle and bridle
• Know when a horse is lame, sick or in poor condition. Elementary first aid
• Be able to carry out prescribed treatment of wounds, ailments and lameness

READ

• Pony Club Publications
• 'The Manual of Horsemanship'
• 'Keeping a Pony at Grass'
• BHS Riding and Road Craft Manual
• 'The Country Code' - The Countryside Commission

VIEW

• Handling and Leading, Health and Condition
• Top Rider Parts 1 and Two

Recommended minimum age 14 years.
Felt Colour - Pink

More Categories:

• Mini Achievement Badges
• Achievement Badges
• Progressive Tests
• E Standard
• D Standard
• D+ Standard
• C Standard
• Road Rider Test
• B Standard - Horse and Pony Care
• B Standard - Riding
• B Test Exemption
• 2006 Lungeing Test
• AH Test
• A Test Riding
• The Pony Club Hunting Certificate
• Polo Test (Lower)
• Polo Test (Higher)