Centres

Lessons and competitions for Centre Members are organised by the riding school they attend. You ride the riding school ponies and so do not need access to one of your own. Activities might include rallies, stable management sessions, own a pony days, camps, show jumping, dressage, mounted games or social events like treasure hunts, barbeques or trips to watch equestrian events.

You can also work towards certificates. There are twelve progressive tests, starting with Bronze level 3. The progressive tests fit in between the efficiency tests (D, D+, C, etc) and break the learning into smaller manageable chunks, while allowing members to feel they are continuing to achieve their riding and horse care goals.

There are 29 achievement badges available to test the childrens knowledge of equine and non equine subjects ranging from native breeds and saddlery to farming and posionous plants. Any member passing 21 achievement badges will be awarded the Gold Achievement Badge as recognition of their hard work. A recent introduction are the mini achievement badges especially designed for the 8 years and under members.