PRE-REQUISITES:
Minimum Age: 9 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: practical (ridden), theoretical (oral questions)
Exam Syllabus (Printable)
Application Form (This form must be signed by your Chief Instructor and then submitted to PCANT before you maysit your exam)
CERTIFICATE OVERVIEW:
This certificate encourages more rider control and the development of a more secure seat, including a small jump. This certificate is optional, that is it is not a pre-requisite for subsequent certificate examinations. However, it provides a good bridge between D and C certificates, particularly for younger riders.
D and D* examinations may be taken in conjunction with one another.
CERTIFICATE CHECKLIST
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Skill |
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RIDING |
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Mount and dismount (using a mounting block if necessary
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Dismount from either side of the pony
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Walk, rising trot and canter in an open area
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Ride upward and downward transitions on command
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Trot and canter at varying speeds
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Ride with reins in one hand. Demonstrate use of a short whip
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Change diagonal on command |
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Rise-trot over poles on the ground in a forward position |
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Ride over small jumps (maximum height 45cm) of various designs |
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Demonstrate knowledge of road rules |
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HANDLING |
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Lead and turn a pony in walk and trot (in a bridle)
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Pick up and clean out front feet
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HORSE CARE |
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Explain daily care of horses and what you feed your own horse
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Explain daily care of the hooves
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Name the parts of the hoof
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Name and use grooming tools
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Clean and put away saddlery
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__Cold |
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__Colic |
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__Laminitis (Founder) |
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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE |
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Name you Pony Club's President, Secretary and Chief Instructor |
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