Non riding activities

Pony Club has a comprehensive program of education and testing of riding skills and horse knowledge, starting from the lowest ‘E’ level, through the ‘D’, ‘D1’, and ‘D2’ levels, the ‘C’, ‘C1’, and ‘C2’ levels and the ‘B’ and ‘B2’, and the ‘A’. The ‘D’ levels are analogous to Primary School, the ‘Cs’ to High School, and the ‘Bs’ to College with the ‘As’ as graduate school. As in the school system, the young person works his or her way up the ladder; some finish at the ‘A’ level, some at the ‘C’ level. The achievement process is an educational one, and is not competitive.  The children, as they progress through Pony Club, are obligated to donate their expertise and time to helping instruct those less experienced. It is an ongoing process involving learning and/or teaching.

If your child is just beginning to learn to ride, s/he will begin working towards the D level. Older children, who have been riding for a while might choose to work for a higher level.

In 2003, Pony Club introduced a Badge Program. This program consists of 40 badges, which the member may earn by demonstrating special skills or by making a presentation to the rest of the Branch members. All members at all levels can participate in this program. This is strictly a non- competitive activity and badges may be earned as a Branch, as a small group or as an individual. Most branches are just in the processing of implementing this program. Ask your DC for full details.

 Quiz is the one non-riding competitive event at Pony Club, and is a test of knowledge at the D, C, and AB levels. Quiz is held at the Regional and National levels.

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