Venue: The Park, Yeaveley, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2DT
Contacts: Louise Austin 07766301924
Contact email: louise.austin2022@gmail.com
Event time: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Who can book: This Branch/Centre Members Only
Entry limit: 10
Service fee: £1.50
Description: C TEST - What are Pony Club Tests?
The Pony Club Training structure encourages members to take tests which enables them to learn progressively about horse and pony care and riding.
Meynell are hosting training for our members to prepare and train towards the C Test Horse & Pony Care.
The following C Test Care sessions are themed & NO pony is needed for the Pony Care sessions.
Attendees should come dressed appropriately for the time of year, boots, hats and gloves as the theory sessions may involve handling horses.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must have passed their D+ Test before undertaking the C test training.
Minimum age 11 years for C Test Training.
For further queries or suitability, please contact Louise Austin.
DESCRIPTION
In 2023 the new syllabus was created which we will cover during the training sessions. The C Test can be taken in two sections, Part 1 Riding (Jumping 60cm) and Part 2 Horse Care, but both must be passed before going on to take the C+ Test. https://pcuk.org/tests/
OBJECTIVES
• To understand that equine welfare is important
• To have knowledge of the Five Freedoms (Domains) and why they are essential for a pony’s welfare
• To have an awareness of ponies’ instincts and how they affect their behaviour
• To understand how a pony learns
• To have a knowledge of the care and working of a pony off grass
• To be working towards a secure correct, balanced seat independent of the reins and to understand why this is important
• To apply simple aids correctly
• To be in control of the pony on the roads and in the countryside
• To understand why there are rules for riding in the countryside
Topics will cover the C Test Syllabus including:
• Grooming, bandaging and travel
• Feeding, Management of Ponies in work
• Foot and Shoeing & Tack
• Environment & Safety
• Pony Care
Cost for the care training cohort (6 sessions) is a total of £85.
If fully booked, please book on the WAITING LIST.
CARE DATES:
1) Fri 6th Nov, 6.30pm-8pm
2) Fri 13th Nov, 6.30pm-8pm
3) Fri 20th Nov, 6.30pm-8pm
4) Fri 27th Nov, 6.30pm-8pm
5) Fri 4th Dec, 6.30pm-8pm
6) Fri 11th Dec, 6.30pm-8pm