Bandages and Rugs
To identify different types of rugs and when to use them. How to put on a tail bandage.
Beach Riding
Be able to help plan for an outing to the beach and choose a beach safe for group riding.
Birds
To be able to identify the following: Robin, Blackbird, Great-tit, Blue-tit, Chaffinch, Magpie, Wood Pigeon, Jay, Mallard, Mute Swan, Wren & Kingfisher.
Blue Cross Equine Welfare
Awarded to Members who have attained the 10 welfare-related badges listed on the syllabus.
British Native Breeds
To be able to identify British breeds of horses and ponies, where they originate and their physical characteristics.
Building Show Jumps
To be able to recognise and build various types of show jumps safely. To have an understanding of the different lines and how to build a simple show jumping course.
Camping
To be able to prepare for a camping trip depending on current conditions. To be able to set up a safe and effective campsite.
Care and Working of a Pony at Grass
To know how to look after a ridden grass-kept pony.
Care of the Foot
How to pick out a pony’s feet safely and be able to describe when a pony needs shoeing.
Clipping
The reasons for clipping, different types of clip, and what you need when clipping.
Colours and Markings
Knowledge of more colours and markings.
Correctly Fitting Tack
To be able to check that the noseband and throat lash of a snaffle bridle and the numnah are fitted correctly.
Countryside Access
To understand simple countryside access law in your country and be able ride confidently and competently in the countryside.
Dodson and Horrell
To increase nutrition knowledge, learn how to create a daily diet tailored to a horse or pony’s unique requirements, and understand why it’s beneficial to cater for individualities when feeding.
Dressage Arenas
To be able to place the letters in, and know the dimensions, of both a long and short arena.
Equine Behaviour
To be able to deal with ponies in and around the stable according to their behaviour and understand how and why they behave as they do under certain circumstances.
Equine Dentistry
More about ponies’ teeth, and some signs a pony needs his teeth checked by a vet.
Equine First Aid
To know how to treat minor wounds and illness. To be able to recognise signs of good/ill health and know about the necessary protection against Tetanus, Flu and Worms.
Equipment Safety
Created in conjunction with BETA (British Equestrian Trade Association). To know what to look for in a correctly fitting Riding Hat & Body Protector, when to replace safety equipment and to be able to carry out safety checks on tack.
E-Safety
To understand what E-Safety is and how to be safe online.
Farming
To be able to identify the most commonly grown crops and different breeds of farm animals in the local area. To be able to talk about the harvesting of named crops, including hay.
Feeding
To know the basic rules of feeding and to be able to recognise different feedstuffs.
Field Safety
Understand that some ponies may behave badly in a field, how to minimise the danger of being hurt by this behaviour
Fire Marshal
To have knowledge of how a fire is started, what action is to be taken in the event of a fire, fire fighting equipment (including different types of fire extinguishers) and ways to prevent fires. To understand the role of a Junior Fire Marshal at Pony Club camp.
Fitness
To understand why a pony shouldn’t be too fat/thin. To understand the work/feeding required to keep your pony in good condition and fit for the job he is about to do.
Fundraising
To understand the need for fundraising and be able to name a variety of recognised equine and animal welfare charities. Participate in a fundraising event for a recognised charity. This could be your Pony Club Branch or Centre.
Gold Achievement
This badge is awarded to Members who have successfully completed at least 21 Achievement Badges.
Grooming
To identify and use items of the grooming kit. How to put on a tail bandage.
How to be Lunged
Members must show the ability to sit straight and in balance while on the lunge in walk and trot, with and without reins and stirrups. To be able to show some simple suppling exercises on the move and rising trot without stirrups.
Human First Aid
Understand the importance of getting help quickly and giving the right information. Dealing with minor injuries, recognising more serious injuries and knowing the importance of keeping the injured person still.
Knots
To be able to identify and tie 6 recognised knots from a selection.
Learning Theory
To understand how ponies/horses learn and know what is meant by positive and negative reinforcement.
Loading
Be able to explain how to safely load and unload a pony into a horse box or trailer.
Lorinery
Aimed at a higher level candidate, this badge looks at all aspects of Lorinery from pre-bitting considerations to bit manufacture.
Map Reading
To be able to follow a route on an Ordnance Survey Map and to point out features marked on same i.e. railway, church, bridleway, footpath, quarry etc.
Mucking Out
How to skip out a stable and field. Some problems of not keeping ponies in a clean environment. How to lift to protect your back.
Perfect Paddock
To know what your pony needs from his paddock, from topics such grass type, fencing and poisonous plants.
Pet Sense
Be responsible for the daily care of a pet for 3 months. Produce a diary showing that you have provided: a suitable diet, a safe place for it to live and the appropriate amount of exercise.
Plaiting
To know the principles of plaiting a mane and tail, know occasions when the horse/pony should be plaited and recognise a well plaited mane and tail.
Points of the Horse
To know the points of the horse, colours and markings.
Poisonous Plants
Recognizing more poisonous plants and which of these are particularly dangerous.
Public Speaking
Giving a two-minute talk on any one of the achievement badges. The badge is designed to help aid candidates to speak clearly for Pony Club tests.
RDA Volunteering
For Members aged 12 years and over. To have a basic understanding of the work of the Riding for the Disabled Association and volunteer on four occasions at a local RDA Group.
Rider Fitness
What to do to improve fitness.
Rider Nutrition
To understand the importance of eating a balanced diet to maintain health & fitness leading towards more effective riding. To know what foods are included as part of a balanced diet.
Road Rider
To be able to apply the ‘Green Cross Code’ and Highway Code as a road user. For more information and assessors’ notes, go to the Coaching Resources page.
Saddlery
To be able to name parts of, and to put on, a snaffle bridle. To know about the care and cleaning of tack. To be able to identify common bits.
Security Awareness
To be aware of the security issues related to keeping horses and relevant crime prevention methods.
Shoeing
To know the indications that a pony needs the farrier, what to look for in a newly shod foot, and to know the blacksmith’s tools.
Showing
To understand which types of ponies are shown and how to present them to a judge.
Spurs
To be able to fit spurs correctly and understand how to ride with correct use of spurs.
Tack Cleaning
To know the equipment needed, the importance of a clean bit and be able to undertake a daily and weekly clean.
Trees
To be able to identify the following: Oak, Ash, Beech, Sycamore, Lime, Holly, Yew, Horse Chestnut, Sweet Chestnut, Birch, Hazel and Larch.
Trimming
How to stay safe whilst trimming and how to trim the legs, the jaw and how to bang/shorten a tail.
Turnout of Horse and Rider
To be able to turnout rider and pony to The Pony Club standard. To understand why it is necessary to be clean and tidy
Wellbeing
To know what is meant by wellbeing.
Wildlife
To be able to identify the following: Badger, Fox, Hare, Mole, Otter, Rabbit, Stoat, Weasel, Red/Grey Squirrel, Red/Fallow/Roe Deer.
Working Dogs
To be able to identify any twelve breeds of working dogs and describe in which sphere they are traditionally used.
Worm Control
To understand the main worms affecting horses, how we aim to manage worm burdens in horses and ponies and the most effective and sustainable ways of achieving this.
Yard Safety
How human and pony behaviour can influence other pony’s behaviour. Simple actions that will help to keep you safer on the yard
