PRE-REQUISITES:
Minimum Age: 12 years
Pre-Required Certificates: D Certificate
Presentation: Formal Pony Club uniform MUST be worn (white shirt, club tie, beige jodhpurs, club saddle blanket etc.)
Number of Examiners Required: 2 examiners per 6 riders
Exam type: written exam (30 minutes), theoretical (oral questions), practical (ridden)
Exam Syllabus (Printable)
Application Form (This form must be signed by your Chief Instructor and then submitted to PCANT before you may sit your exam)
Practice Written Examination (Printable)
CERTIFICATE OVERVIEW:
This certificate is intended to encourage an emphasis on 'feel' in riding, including maintaining a consistant contact through the reins, a more confident use of the seat aid, as well as ease of judgement of correct diagonals and canter leads. The rider should also be developing a stable jumping/forward position, including keeping the lower leg still over small jumps (maximum height 70cm).
Pony Club riders wishing to nominate for a state team in any discipline must hold their C Certificate.
Written Examination: The written exam may cover any of the topics covered in the check list below. Often if a subject is covered in the exam paper the topic will not have to be covered again during practical examination.
CERTIFICATE CHECKLIST
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Skill |
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Horse well groomed with clean eyes, nostrils & dock. Mane & tail washed.
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Hooves clean and showing evidence of regular care
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Gear clean and correctly fitted.
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Mount and Dismount from either side (mounting block may be used if required)
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Alter stirrups and tighten girth whilst mounted
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Demonstrate balance exercises at halt and walk |
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Ride with reins in one hand at walk, trot and canter |
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Name and correctly use natural aids |
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Change direction at all paces |
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| Increase and decrease pace at trot and canter |
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| Explain the footfalls of the horse in all paces |
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| Walk and trot on a long rein |
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| Walk and trot without stirrups; sit trot for short distances |
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| Know and use the correct diagonal |
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| Recognise leading leg at canter |
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| Canter on a nominated leading leg |
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| Hand gallop (or best attempt, with ability to state whether a gallop was achieved or not) |
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| Show proficiency in active riding (eg: mounted games, bareback riding, polocrosse etc.) |
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JUMPING |
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Ride a small course of jumps of varying design, including one combination (max height 70cm)
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Ride over some small cross country fences
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HORSE HANDLING |
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Pick up and clean out hind feet
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Tie up a pony with a correctly fitted adjustable halter
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Paddocking - describe what to look for in a good paddock
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Outline a daily feeding & watering regime for your pony (name 5 rules of feeding)
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Describe preparation of your pony for a pony club camp
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Explain grooming and washing down processes
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Elementary knowledge of shoeing and care of the feet
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Explain the use of the farrier's tools |
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Prepare a horse for travel |
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Recognise health and condition of your own pony |
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Demonstrate knowledge of: |
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| __Prevention & treatment of girthgall, sore back & sore mouth |
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| __Prevention of tetanus |
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| __Worm and bot control |
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| Present a basic first aid kit for horses |
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| Know when to call the veterinarian |
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Know causes and prevention of laminitis (founder) |
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| Outline common causes of injuries |
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| Know signs and symptoms of: |
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| __Cold |
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| __Colic |
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| __Greasy heel |
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| __Lameness |
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| __Minor wounds |
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| __Seedy toe |
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| __Stone in the foot |
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| __Strangles |
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| __Swelling & heat in the leg or foot |
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| __Thrush |
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| Name points of the horse, colours and markings |
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| Understand how to measure a horse and the units of height measurements |
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| Explain care of the teeth and reason for regular care |
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| Know care and fit of a saddle and bridle |
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| Explain parts of the saddle and their uses |
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| Fit, use and care of rugs |
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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE |
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Show knowledge of local area and horse places of special interest |
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| Name local equestrian personalities |
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| Show knowledge of Pony Club competitions held in NT |
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