'D+' Standard

THE PONY CLUB

STANDARDS OF EFFICIENCY TEST SHEET 2008

GENERAL
This is an official voluntary Test of a Standard half way between 'D' &
'C'. It is not necessary to either take or pass it before attempting 'C'.

OBJECTIVE
To be working towards developing a balanced seat independent of the reins.
To understand elementary aids and be able to apply them.

RIDING

Mount and dismount,
Hold the reins correctly and carry a whip in either hand
To be able to control a quiet pony in company, on the roads and in the countryside
Walk without stirrups
Use of legs as aids
Simple turns and circles in walk and trot
Walk on a loose rein and shorten the reins
Ride up and down hills in walk
Be able to canter
Ride over a single pole and very small fence

ROAD SENSE

To know on which side of the road you should ride
To understand a simple 'green cross' code
How to ride along a road, cross a road and say 'thank you', and how to signal to turn right or left
To know it is safer to ride on the road with adults or parents
To show an awareness of dangers when riding on the road, understanding what is likely to frighten a pony or cause him to slip
To understand how to ride with a friend whilst on the road
Recognise the dangers to ponies from cars and other traffic

HORSEMASTERSHIP

To have some knowledge of care and working a pony off grass.

Put on a saddle and bridle.

Have some knowledge of correctly fitting tack.

Elementary care of saddlery.

Catching a pony and turn it away in the field.

Lead a pony in hand at walk and trot, and turn correctly.

Tie up a pony correctly.

Names and uses of essential grooming kit.

Pick up and pick out feet.

Points of the pony, colours and markings.

Be able to recognise New Zealand Rugs, sweat rugs and a night rug

READ

'The Manual of Horsemanship'
Points of the Pony
Colours and markings
Care and working a pony off grass
Putting on a saddle
Putting on a bridle
Unsaddling
Saddle fitting
Bridle fitting
To tie up correctly
Care of saddlery
Grooming
Aids (Omit gallop and rein-back)
Jumping position
Pony Club Booklet 'Junior Road Rider'

VIEW

Handling & Leading, Health & Condition, Top Rider Part 1

Recommended Age 10 years

Felt Colour: White

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