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Minimum Age
Certificate & Badge Colour
Pre-Requisite
Guidelines
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Candidates must have control of their ponies and show a more secure and correct position for flat work and jumping.
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This Certificate is an extra activity for any Club wishing to include it in their curriculum, and fills in the years from 9 to 12. The D Star Certificate is not a pre-requisite for any subsequent Test.
Objectives
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To work towards a balanced seat and independence of the reins.
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To improve the rider's control of the pony.
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To have an elementary knowledge of the care of the pony.
Learning Outcomes
Riding
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Walk, rising trot, and canter in a large area, including circle and straight line and change of direction.
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Mount correctly – from a mounting block if necessary.
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Dismount from either side of the pony.
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Make transitions on command.
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Trot and canter at varying speeds.
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Ride with reins in one hand.
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Hold and use a short whip correctly.
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Trot on a loose rein.
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Change diagonals on command.
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Rising trot over poles on the ground in a forward position.
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Negotiate small jumps of varied design from the trot - maximum height 45cm
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Know simple traffic rules when riding on the road.
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Know simple taffic rules when riding on the road.
Horse Handling
- Lead and turn a pony in hand at the walk and trot(with bridle)
- Pick up and clean out the front feet.
Horse Care
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Knowledge of basic feeding and care of the pony.
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Basic care of the feet.
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Identify parts of the hoof: Wall, frog, sole and heels.
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Identify the farriers tools: Rasp, hammer, toe knife, buffer and pincers.
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Identify parts of the horse: Throat, elbow, pastern, dock, coronet, hips, hock, stifle, ribs and cheek.
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Identify parts of the saddle: Cantle, waist, gullet, stirrup bar and sweat flap.
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Identify and demonstrate use of: Dandy brush, body brush, curry comb and hoof pick.
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Clean and put away saddlery.
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Describe the following conditions: Girth gall, cold, colic and laminitis (founder).
General Knowledge
Evaluation
Practical
Written Exam
Assessor
Resources
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Pony Club Australia Syllabus of Instruction
National syllabus for certificates sets out certificate requirements.
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New Zealand Pony Club Manual No.1
Resource book with information for both educator and student.
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D/D* Certificate Resource Kit PCAV Publication from PCAV Shop
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