 | Bandages and Rugs | To identify different types of rugs and when to use them. How to put on a tail bandage. |
 | Beach Riding | Be able to help plan for an outing to the beach and choose a beach safe for group riding |
 | Bird Watching | To be able to identify some common birds |
 | Building Show Jumps | To be able to recognize and build various types of show jumps safely. To have an understanding of the different lines and how to build a simple show jumping course. |
 | Camping | To be able to prepare for a camping trip depending on current conditions. To be able to set up a safe and effective campsite. |
 | Care & Working of the Pony at Grass | To know how to look after a ridden grass-kept pony. |
 | Care of the Horses Foot | How to pick out a pony’s feet safely and be able to describe when a pony needs shoeing. |
 | Clipping | The reasons for clipping, different types of clip, and what you need when clipping. |
 | Colours & Markings | Knowledge of more colours and markings. |
 | Correctly Fitting Tack | To be able to check that the noseband and throat lash of a snaffle bridle and the numnah are fitted correctly. |
 | Country Side Access | To understand simple countryside access law in your country and be able to ride confidently and competently in the countryside. |
 | Dressage Arena | To be able to place the letters in, and know the dimensions, of both a long and short arena. |
 | E-Safety | To understand what E-Safety is and how to be safe online. |
 | Equine Behaviour | To be able to deal with ponies in and around the stable according to their behaviour and understand how and why they behave as they do under certain circumstances. |
 | Equine Dentistry | More about ponies’ teeth, and some signs a pony needs his teeth checked by a vet. |
 | Equipment Safety | Created in conjunction with B ETA (British Equestrian Trade Association). To know what to look for in a correctly fitting Riding Hat & Body Protector, when to replace safety equipment and to be able to carry out safety checks on tack. |
 | Farming | To be able to identify the most commonly grown crops and different breeds of farm animals in the local area. To be able to talk about the harvesting of named crops, including hay. |
 | Feeding | To know the basic rules of feeding and to be able to recognise different feedstuffs. |
 | Feeding the Individual | To increase nutrition knowledge beyond the basic rules of watering and feeding, learn how to create a daily diet tailored to a horse or pony’s unique requirements, and understand why it’s beneficial to cater for individualities when feeding. |
 | Field Safety | Understand that some ponies may behave badly in a field, how to minimise the danger of being hurt by this behaviour |
 | Fire Marshall | To have knowledge of how a fire is started, what action is to be taken in the event of a fire, fire fighting equipment (including different types of fire extinguishers) and ways to prevent fires. To understand the role of a Junior Fire Marshal at Pony Club camp. |
 | First Aid (equine) | To know how to treat minor wounds and illness. To be able to recognise signs of good/ill health and know about the necessary protection against Tetanus, Flu and Worms. |
 | First Aid (Human) | Understand the importance of getting help quickly and giving the right information. Dealing with minor injuries, recognising more serious injuries and knowing the importance of keeping the injured person still. |
 | Fitness | To understand why a pony shouldn’t be too fat/thin. To understand the work/feeding required to keep your pony in good condition and fit for the job he is about to do. |
 | Fundraising | To understand the need for fundraising and be able to name a variety of recognised equine and animal welfare charities. Participate in a fundraising event for a recognised charity. This could be your Pony Club Branch or Centre. |
 | Grooming | To identify and use items of the grooming kit. How to put on a tail bandage. |
 | How to be lunged | Members must show the ability to sit straight and in balance while on the lunge in walk and trot, with and without reins and stirrups. To be able to show some simple suppling exercises on the move and rising trot without stirrups. |
 | Knots | To be able to identify and tie 6 recognised knots from a selection. |
 | Learning Theory | To understand how ponies/horses learn and know what is meant by positive and negative reinforcement. |
 | Loading | Be able to explain how to safely load and unload a pony into a horse box or trailer. |
 | Lorinery | Aimed at a higher level candidate, this badge looks at all aspects of Lorinery from pre-bitting considerations to bit manufacture. |
 | Map Reading | To be able to follow a route on an Ordnance Survey Map and to point out features marked on same i.e. railway, church, bridleway, footpath, quarry etc. |
 | Mucking Out | How to skip out a stable and field. Some problems of not keeping ponies in a clean environment. How to lift to protect your back. |
 | Native Breeds (SA) | To be able to identify local breeds of horses and ponies, where they originate and their physical characteristics. |
 | Perfect Paddock | To know what your pony needs from his paddock, from topics such grass type, fencing and poisonous plants. |
 | Pet Sense | Be responsible for the daily care of a pet for 3 months. Produce a diary showing that you have provided: a suitable diet, a safe place for it to live and the appropriate amount of exercise. |
 | Plaiting | To know the principles of plaiting a mane and tail, know occasions when the horse/pony should be plaited and recognise a well plaited mane and tail. |
 | Points of the Horse | To know the points of the horse, colours and markings. |
 | Poisonous Plants | Recognizing more poisonous plants and which of these are particularly dangerous. |
 | Public Speaking | Giving a two-minute talk on any one of the achievement badges. The badge is designed to help aid candidates to speak clearly for Pony Club tests. |
 | Rider Fitness | What to do to improve fitness. |
 | Riders Minds | Understanding mental health; what it means to be okay; recognising if you or those around you might not be feeling ok; and how to get support. |
 | Rider Nutrition | To understand the importance of eating a balanced diet to maintain health and fitness leading towards more effective riding. To know what foods are included as part of a balanced diet. |
 | Road Rider | To be able to apply the ‘Green Cross Code’ and Highway Code as a road user. For more information and assessors’ notes, go to the Coaching Resources page. |
 | Saddlery | To be able to name parts of, and to put on, a snaffle bridle. To know about the care and cleaning of tack. To be able to identify common bits. |
 | Security Awareness | To be aware of the security issues related to keeping horses and relevant crime prevention methods. |
 | Shoeing | To know the indications that a pony needs the farrier, what to look for in a newly shod foot, and to know the blacksmith’s tools. |
 | Showing | To understand which types of ponies are shown and how to present them to a judge. |
 | Social Licence to Operate | To know what is meant by ‘Social Licence’ and to understand how it affects the handling and riding of ponies. |
 | Spurs | Â This has been replaced by the Spurs Test. |
 | Trimming | How to stay safe whilst trimming and how to trim the legs, the jaw and how to bang/shorten a tail. |
 | Tack Cleaning | To know the equipment needed, the importance of a clean bit and be able to undertake a daily and weekly clean. |
 | Trees & Flowers (SA) | To be able to identify the following: Oak, Ash, Beech, Sycamore, Lime, Holly, Yew, Horse Chestnut, Sweet Chestnut, Birch, Hazel and Larch. |
 | Turnout of Pony and Rider | To be able to turnout rider and pony to The Pony Club standard. To understand why it is necessary to be clean and tidy. |
 | Wellbeing | To know what is meant by wellbeing. |
![]() | Wildlife (SA) | To be able to identify 12 species of wild animals in SA, including the ‘Big Five’ |
 | Working Dogs | To be able to identify any twelve breeds of working dogs and describe in which sphere they are traditionally used. |
 | Worm Control | To understand the main worms affecting horses, how we aim to manage worm burdens in horses and ponies and the most effective and sustainable ways of achieving this. |
 | Yard Safety | How human and pony behaviour can influence other pony’s behaviour. Simple actions that will help to keep you safer on the yard |
