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STANDARDS OF EFFICIENCY TEST SHEET 2007

GENERAL

This is an official voluntary test for young new Members. It is not necessary to either take or pass the Test before attempting the D Test
Candidates should be accompanied by an instructor. The test may be taken on or off the lead rein

OBJECTIVE

To improve and enjoy learning about ponies
To be happy both on and around ponies
To know the basic points of the pony

RIDING

To be able to sit on a pony in halt and at walk
To be able to hold the reins
With help, carry out physical exercises such as:
- Touch parts of the pony, mane, neck, tail etc
- To be to able to ride pony away from examiner at walk, turn round a cone and go back to the examiner
- To be able to show trot (rising is not necessary) on the leading rein
- To be able to stop at a designated point and say 'thank you'

HORSEMASTERSHIP

To know the name and colour of the pony they are riding
To recognise:
- Saddle
- Bridle
- Mane
- Tail
- Ears
- Eyes
- Mouth
- Legs
- Hooves
To be able to feed the pony a carrot correctly