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Welcome to The Pony Club at Liege Manor Equestrian Centre!
about the pony club
The pony club training structure encourages Members to take tests and earn badges which enables them to learn progressively about horse & pony care and riding. Tests are taken at recommended ages and are designed with certain objectives in mind, to help members become practical and knowledgable riders, proficient in caring for horses and ponies. The pinnacle test is ‘A’ Test.
Pony Club Tests
The Pony Club Test structure is a pathway that encourages members to learn progressively. Each test covers riding and horse care, to help riders develop their skills and learn how to care for their horses. When you pass a test you are awarded a certificate and a coloured, circular felt which sits behind your Pony Club badge.
The Pony Club Tests are at the heart of all Pony Club training. The test structure starts with E test at a minimum age of 4 and works up to A, which members can take up to the age of 25. The Pony Club training structure encourages members to take tests which enables them to learn progressively about horse and pony care and riding. The tests are taken at recommended ages and are designed with certain objectives in mind.
The highest Test, the A Test, is a sought-after accolade which is recognised worldwide and held by many top-level equestrian professionals.
Test Age Requirements
E Test – Minimum age 4
D Test – Minimum age 8
D+ Test – Minimum age 10
C Test* – Minimum age 11
C+ Test* – Minimum age 13
B Test* – Minimum age 14
B+ Test – Minimum age 16
AH Test – Minimum age 16
A Test – Minimum age 18
*Riding and horse care elements can be split and examined separately.
Before you take your D test you must pass the Mini Road Rider badge, before you can be awarded your C Test the Road Rider Achievement Badge must be achieved.
Some of the Pony Club Tests provide direct entry into British Horse Society and British Show jumping Exams.
Which part of The Pony Club is best for my child(ren)?
MINI ACHIEVEMENT BADGES
advanced and equine achievement badge
equine achievement badges
Wednesdays 4:30pm to 6:30pm
Mini Achievement badges are aimed at our younger members. They are designed to give a basic grounding in the main topics of equestrianism and the countryside.
On gaining 14 mini achievement badges, a mini gold badge and certificate can be awarded.
These badges are aimed at younger members training at D+ level.
More information about the Mini Achievement Badges is available at https://resources.pcuk.org/mini_achievement_badges/.
equine achievement badges
advanced and equine achievement badge
equine achievement badges
Saturdays 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Achievement badges provide a fun and interactive way for members to develop their knowledge of horsemanship and give them the opportunity to develop the skills to care for Horses and Ponies to the highest possible standards. There are an array of badges in terms of topics and their difficulty level, providing a clear path for progression and ensuring there is something for everyone! These badges are aimed at junior members at D+ to C+ level. They have a navy blue border. When you have collected 21 of these badges you are awarded the Gold Achievement Badge.
More information about the Equine Achievement Badges is available at
https://resources.pcuk.org/badge_syllabuses/achievement_badges/
advanced and equine achievement badge
advanced and equine achievement badge
advanced and equine achievement badge
Saturdays 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Advanced achievement badges provide more in-depth insight to develop their knowledge of horsemanship and give them the opportunity to develop the skills to care for Horses and Ponies to the highest possible standards. There are an array of badges in terms of topics and their difficulty level, providing a clear path for progression and ensuring there is something for everyone! These badges are for our senior members and cover topics required for C+ to A test. They have a gold border.
More information about the Advanced Achievement Badges is available at https://resources.pcuk.org/badge_syllabuses/advanced_achievement_badges/.
Information
Membership
If your child is not yet a member, please sign them up now at www.pcuk.org/join.
You will need a 'Centre Membership' (Centre + for Livery Owners) and obviously, your Centre is Liege Manor Equestrian.
Please ensure all participants are a member of The Pony Club before participating in their first session.
Mini Achievement Badge
Wednesdays 4:30pm to 6:30pm
All members 4-8yrs
8-10yrs if limited SM experience
Wednesday 13th November 2024 - Stable Management - £15pp
Wednesday 20th November 2024 - SM & Riding - £35pp
Wednesday 27th November 2024 - SM Only - £15pp
Wednesday 4th December 2024 - SM & Riding - £35pp
Wednesday 11th December 2024 - SM Only - £15pp
Wednesday 18th December 2024 - Christmas Rally - £20pp
Equine Achievement Badge
Saturdays 2:00pm to 4:00pm
8-10yrs with previous SM experience e.g. own/loan pony
All members 10-13yrs
13-15yrs if limited SM experience
Saturday 16th November 2024 - Stable Management - £15pp
Saturday 23rd November 2024 - SM & Riding - £35pp
Saturday 30th November 2024 - SM Only - £15pp
Saturday 7th December 2024 - SM & Riding - £35pp
Saturday 14th December 2024 - SM Only - £15pp
Saturday 21st December 2024 - Christmas Rally - £20pp
Advanced & Equine Achievement Badge
Saturdays 4:00pm to 6:00pm
13-15yrs with previous SM experience
RSAs 12yrs+
All members 15yrs+
Saturday 16th November 2024 - Stable Management - £15pp
Saturday 23rd November 2024 - SM & Riding - £35pp
Saturday 30th November 2024 - SM Only - £15pp
Saturday 7th December 2024 - SM & Riding - £35pp
Saturday 14th December 2024 - SM Only - £15pp
Saturday 21st December 2024 - Christmas Rally - £20pp
clothing
For Pony Club sessions, members should wear their 'normal' riding gear - jodhpurs/riding tights and a long sleeve top as well as either LME or The Pony Club branded outer clothing.
LME Clothes are available to order directly through us. I have attached n information sheet containing sizes and prices. They are on a turnaround of approximately two weeks.
The Pony Club clothing can be ordered directly through The Pony Club.
other info
We're going to average a Badge a month but you will need to have been present for all sessions relating to that Badge before the award can be made.
We're looking to add some more D Tests opportunities in the Christmas Holidays to add to your child's Pony Club Accolades! Please keep your eyes peeled!
November 2024 Pony Club & Events Calendar
Please note these dates are subject to change at any time.
Download PDFDecember 2024 Pony Club & Events Calendar
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Liege Manor Equestrian Centre
CF5 6TQ, Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom
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Please Note these are NOT the days and times that Wendy is available.
Wendy is generally available Tuesdays through Fridays between 11:00 and 16:00.
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