To identify different types of rugs and when to use them. How to put on a tail bandage.

Be able to help plan for an outing to the beach and choose a beach safe for group riding.

To be able to identify the following: Robin, Blackbird, Great-tit, Blue-tit, Chaffinch, Magpie, Wood Pigeon, Jay, Mallard, Mute Swan, Wren & Kingfisher.

Awarded to Members who have attained 10 welfare-related badges: Bandaging & Rugs, Care of the Horse’s Foot, Feeding, First Aid (Equine), Handling & Grooming, Lorinery, Mucking Out, Perfect Paddock, Saddlery and Shoeing.

To be able to identify British breeds of horses and ponies, where they originate and their physical characteristics.

To be able to recognise various types of show jumps. To be able to build various types of show jumps safely. To have an understanding of how to build a simple show jumping course and understand the different lines.

To be able to prepare for a camping trip depending on current conditions. To be able to set up a safe and effective campsite.

To know how to look after a ridden grass-kept pony.

How to pick out a pony’s feet safely and be able to describe when a pony needs shoeing.

The reasons for clipping, different types of clip, and what you need when clipping.

Knowledge of more colours and markings.

To be able to check that the noseband and throat lash of a snaffle bridle and the numnah are fitted correctly.

To understand simple countryside access law in your country and be able ride confidently and competently in the countryside.

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.

To be able to place the letters in, and know the dimensions, of both a long and short arena.

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.

More about ponies’ teeth, and some signs a pony needs his teeth checked by a vet.

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.

Created in conjunction with BETA (British Equestrian Trade Association). To know what to look for in a correctly fitting Riding Hat & Body Protector and understand the importance of correctly adjusting the jaw and back straps on hats. To know when to replace and how to care for safety equipment. To be able to carry out safety checks on tack.

To understand what E-Safety is and how to be safe online.

To be aware of danger and your own safety. To have knowledge of how a fire is started. To have knowledge of what action is to be taken in the event of a fire. To be aware of fire fighting equipment, and how to use it. To know why some types of fire extinguishers should not be used on certain types of fires. To have some knowledge of ways to prevent fires. To understand the role of a Junior Fire Marshal at Pony Club camp.>

Understand that some ponies may behave badly in a field, how to minimise the danger of being hurt by this behaviour.

To know the basic rules of feeding and to be able to recognise different feedstuffs.

To be able to identify the most commonly grown crops in the local area. To be able to talk about the harvesting of named crops, including hay. To be able to identify different breeds of farm animals kept in the local environment.

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.

To understand the need for fundraising, be able to name a variety of recognised equine and animal welfare charities and assist with the organisation of and participate in a fundraising event for a recognised charity. This could be your Branch or Centre of The Pony Club.

This badge is awarded to Members who have successfully completed at least 21 Achievement Badges.

To identify and use items of the grooming kit. How to put on a tail bandage.

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. They should be able to show some simple suppling exercises on the move and rising trot without stirrups.

To be aware of danger and your own safety, 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.

To be able to identify and tie 6 recognised knots from a selection.

To understand how ponies/horses learn and know what is meant by positive and negative reinforcement.

Be able to explain how to safely load and unload a pony into a horse box or trailer.

Aimed at a higher level candidate, this badge looks at all aspects of Lorinery from pre-bitting considerations to bit manufacture.

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.

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.

To know what your pony needs from his paddock, from topics such grass type, fencing and poisonous plants.

Be responsible for the daily care of a pet for 3 months and ensure that it is healthy and happy. Produce a diary showing that you have: Provided a suitable diet, provided a safe place for it to live and given regular exercise as appropriate.

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.

To know the points of the horse, colours and markings.

Recognizing more poisonous plants and which of these are particularly dangerous.

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.

For Members aged 12 years and over. To have a basic understanding of the work of the Riding for the Disabled Association and volunteer on four occasions at a local RDA Group.

What to do to improve fitness.

To understand the importance of eating a balanced diet in order to be able to maintain health & fitness leading towards more effective riding. To be aware of what foods contribute to providing riders with a healthy balanced diet.

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.

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.

To be aware of the security issues related to keeping horses and relevant crime prevention methods.

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.

To understand which types of ponies are shown and how to present them to a judge.

To be able to fit spurs correctly and understand how to ride with correct use of spurs.

To know the equipment needed, the importance of a clean bit and be able to undertake a daily and weekly clean.

To be able to identify the following: Oak, Ash, Beech, Sycamore, Lime, Holly, Yew, Horse Chestnut, Sweet Chestnut, Birch, Hazel and Larch.

How to stay safe whilst trimming and how to trim the legs, the jaw and how to bang/shorten a tail.

To be able to turnout rider and pony to The Pony Club standard. To understand why it is necessary to be clean and tidy.

To know what is meant by wellbeing.

To be able to identify the following: Badger, Fox, Hare, Mole, Otter, Rabbit, Stoat, Weasel, Red/Grey Squirrel, Red/Fallow/Roe Deer.

To be able to identify any twelve breeds of working dogs and describe in which sphere they are traditionally used.

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.

How human and pony behaviour can influence other pony’s behaviour. Simple actions that will help to keep you safer on the yard.