RIDERS RESOURCES

CERTIFICATES

​​​​​​​Certificates are an essential part of the Pony Club system, providing incentive and encouragement to learn and improve at all levels. Pony Club members study for their certificates at rallies and can take exams to test their knowledge approximately every two years throughout their time at Pony Club.

Pony Club syllabus certificates are available for all ages and levels of competency with even a lead rein achievement card available for our youngest members.  The NZPCA Certificate Syllabus Guide is available for purchase in our e shop.
The certifcates are;

  • Riders without horses
  • Equine Skills 
  • Lead rein
  • D Level
  • D+ Level
  • C Level
  • C+ Level
  • B Level & B Dressage Level

  • H & A Level - The H (Horse Management) and A (Riding) examinations represent the pinnacle of achievement for Pony Club riders. Earning the A Certificate demonstrates exceptional skill in both riding and horse management and is internationally recognised as a mark of high competency.

Certificate Pathway

WORKING RALLIES

The working rally is the backbone of The Pony Club. A working rally is one at which instruction is given and is open to all riding Members of the Branch. It may be either a mounted or unmounted rally. An unmounted rally is usually for horse and pony care instruction.

Rallies vary in length from an hour and a half to whole day rallies and even camps.

All mounted rallies follow a rally plan which are tailored to the level of the groups of riders attending.

The plans include a gear checking/safety brief, a 'lesson of the day' , a horse management lesson and games and activities.  The longer rallies allow for extra activities such as treks, hunts, competitions and quizzes.

It is at rallies that riders are encouraged to work towards gaining their certificates.

Your Guide to Pony Club, Horse Ownership, and Safe Travel