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OBJECTIVE

• The test is designed to encourage children who have chosen PCP as their main sport to further their knowledge of horsemanship and care of the polo pony.

RIDING

• Tack up and turn out - to understand the use of bits, martingales and breastplates.
• Mount and Dismount
• To hold the reins correctly
• To be able to alter stirrups when mounted - using one hand with feet in stirrups.
• Tighten & Loosen Girth when mounted
• Position at walk, trot and canter
• Use of seat, legs and hands as an aid to increase/decrease pace
• Turns and circles in all paces
• Aids for canter and the ability to recognise the correct leg
• Work in an open area

RIDING & ROAD SAFETY

• Knowledge of the Riding and Road Safety Achievement Badge Syllabus level.

HORSEMASTERSHIP

• Care and work of a pony at grass
• Elementary feeding and watering
• Basic Fittening
• Basic use of the grooming kit and brush recognition
• Care of the mane and tail
• Washing down and cooling
• Care of the foot
• Tack care and cleaning
• Basic knowledge of tack fitting and bits
• Basic lameness recognition
• Knowledge of leg protection for travel and play (including fitting of boots)
• Knowledge of rug fitting and type

READ

• The Manual of Horsemanship
  • Points of the Horse.
  • Mount and dismount (Omit ‘to dismount using the stirrup).
  • The correct length of stirrup.
  • The position of the rider in the saddle.
  • Holding single reins.
  • Handling a horse.
  • Fitting a headcollar or halter.
  • To lead in hand.
  • The parts of a saddle
  • The parts of a snaffle bridle.
  • Putting on a saddle and bridle
• Junior Road Rider
• Keeping a Pony at Grass

VIEW

• DVDs
  • Road Rider
  • Handling and Leading
  • Health and Condition

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