Springbank Pony Club kicked off the education program on Sunday, January 26 at Lauder’s. Meetings take place Sunday afternoons at Lauder’s.
- C1 & C2 (more advanced) are meeting from 12-2 pm.
- D-C members (beginner/intermediate) will meet from 2-4 pm.
This is the education part of the pony club and does not require your horse.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Testing Program
In May, preparation for the optional written testing begins. Testing is not a requirement of pony club, but it is a good way for members to assess their progress and challenge the levels in their riding and Stable Management knowledge through the eyes of an examiner.
Testing is not the same as a show. At a show, like a jumper show, you are not being evaluated or marked on your ability or how you handle or deliver your horse to a jump, it is merely a timed event (fastest time with least faults wins). At testing you are being evaluated on your riding skills as well as your ability to handle all sorts of situations that might arise. Remember to always take into consideration your horse. You may be riding at a “C” level but if your horse is green or hasn’t jumped or done cross-country he may need some work at the lower levels before he is ready for C level.
Lois has put together an excellent information package about testing. The information is great for parents and their kids in pony club, even if they have tested before. Please take a few moments to review these attachments.
Lois Booy has created special handouts and materials that will be provided to members during sessions. Please see the password-protected members only Resources page to refer to these handouts.
The calendar will be updated when specific times and locations are available.