D1-Level Requirements

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STABLE MANAGEMENT

- Repeat Stage D.
- Turnout: Muckers or boots. NO sandals or runners. Neat and clean.
- Name and locate the points of the pony.
- Name and describe colours of ponies.
- Name and describe markings of ponies.
- Know the names of breeds of horses and ponies.
- Know the basic routine of the horse you ride. a) feeding b) grooming c) exercise.
- Be able to identify common feeds.
- Pick out feet.
- Know the reasons why you groom especially as related to ponies kept at grass.
- Identify and know how to use a) hoof pick b) dandy brush c) curry comb d) body brush.
- Lead in hand, walk and trot. Know how to turn pony correctly.
- Know how to lead a pony into and out of a stall.
- Be able to tack up and untack.
- Know elementary care of tack.
- Know the signals of a horse about to kick or bite a) while mounted b) while unmounted.
- Know rules for riding on the road including hand signals.
- Know rules for riding in a group.

RIDING

- Repeat Stage D.
- Turnout: Cleanliness and neatness of rider and pony.
- Correct way to hold pony while dismounted. Jodhpur/breeches, boots or shoes with heels. Hard Hat with harness. Pony Club pin.
- Jacket optional. Medical Armband is required.
- Mount and dismount independently, a leg-up may be given if necessary.
- Perform exercises at the halt.
- Shorten reins at walk and trot.
- Demonstrate basic position at walk and trot, rising.
- Maintain forward movement.
- Perform simple turns at walk and trot.
- Canter in both directions in an enclosed area without emphasis on position or leads.
- Demonstrate basic jumping position at trot. a) on flat b) over poles on the ground c) over a small jump maximum 18"-2'.
- Understand good manners while riding in a group.
- Ride with control over varied terrain.
- Ride safely on public and private rights of way.
- Know the natural aids and their uses.

Pony Club Standard Information