Pony Club D Test.?

Question

Hello. :)

So pretty soon i'm doing the PC D test and i'm not really at all sure what it is/ what i do.

If anyone's done this or anyone knows about it please tell me. :D

Answer 1

To have a basic understanding of ponies.

To achieve confidence in handling and riding a pony.

To improve and enjoy learning about ponies.

RIDING

Mount and dismount.

A reasonably correct position in the saddle.

How to hold the reins.

To be able to ride a quiet pony safely, in an enclosed area without the leading rein, in walk and trot.

ROAD SENSE

To know on which side of the road you should ride.

To understand a simple 'green cross' code.

How to ride along a road, cross a road and say 'thank you'

To know it is safer to ride on the road with adults or parents.

HORSEMASTERSHIP

Approach and handle a pony correctly.

Know basic needs of a pony in summer and winter.

Catch a pony and put on a headcollar or halter.

Proper way to give a pony an apple or carrot.

Lead a pony in hand.

Name simple points of the pony.

Name different parts of saddle and bridle.

READ

'The Manual of Horsemanship'

Points of the Horse.

Mount and dismount (Omit 'to dismount using the stirrup).

The correct length of stirrup.

The position of the rider in the saddle.

Holding single reins.

Handling a horse.

Fitting a headcollar or halter.

To lead in hand.

The parts of a saddle,

The parts of a snaffle bridle.

Putting on a saddle and bridle

i hope you do well and my daughter passed and she is only 11  so i sure you will do fine

Answer 2

Hi,

I've taken this test and passed- it's basically like the Bronze and Silver tests.

I don't think you have to do any jumping- i'm not sure-

but just check out the PonyClub website :)

Good Luck!

Answer 3

the 'D' test is the basic pony club test.

To have a basic understanding of ponies.

To achieve confidence in handling and riding a pony.

To improve and enjoy learning about ponies.

RIDING

Mount and dismount.

A reasonably correct position in the saddle.

How to hold the reins.

To be able to ride a quiet pony safely, in an enclosed area without the leading rein, in walk and trot.

ROAD SENSE

To know on which side of the road you should ride.

To understand a simple 'green cross' code.

How to ride along a road, cross a road and say 'thank you'

To know it is safer to ride on the road with adults or parents.

HORSEMASTERSHIP

Approach and handle a pony correctly.

Know basic needs of a pony in summer and winter.

Catch a pony and put on a headcollar or halter.

Proper way to give a pony an apple or carrot.

Lead a pony in hand.

Name simple points of the pony.

Name different parts of saddle and bridle.

READ

'The Manual of Horsemanship'

Points of the Horse.

Mount and dismount (Omit 'to dismount using the stirrup).

The correct length of stirrup.

The position of the rider in the saddle.

Holding single reins.

Handling a horse.

Fitting a headcollar or halter.

To lead in hand.

The parts of a saddle,

The parts of a snaffle bridle.

Putting on a saddle and bridle

Pony Club Booklet 'Riding on the Road'

Answer 4

I took my D-1 through D-3 last December (weird I know, but I joined really late). The were not a problem. For the most part thay are no-fail. If you study, take direction and try, you will pass. My only tip is what saved me: If your rating person suggests/tells you to do something then try it. I was told (in the D-3 portion) that my leg was to far in front of me and to fix it. I tried to move it back and hold it there and I got to standard. Just read over your test and make sure you know everything (or are at least familiar with it, I also did not know how to 'properly' load a horse) GOOD LUCK!!

D-1

http://www.ponyclub.org/files/bin/2388

D-2

http://www.ponyclub.org/files/bin/2387

D-3

http://www.ponyclub.org/files/bin/2386

Answer 5

It's fairly easy, you just have to do some basic stuff like get on and off your pony safely, identify your pony's body parts (nothing too complicated!), know how to hold the reins... My 7yr old stepdaughter passed no problems - and my 4yr old is only struggling on the part where you have to get on and off by yourself!

If your instructor says you're ready for it - don't worry about it! I have never ever known anyone fail their D  :)

Answer 6

ive done tht D test and its very simple, i go to pony club once a week and i didnt do any extra revision and i passed. all i had to do was:

say the colour of my horse

name basic parts of the tack

lead the horse and turn him around

walk and trot

20m circle

about 5 basic parts of the horse

im sure you'll pass :-)

Answer 7

hi

the D test is the basic test:

RIDING

Mount and dismount.

A reasonably correct position in the saddle.

How to hold the reins.

To be able to ride a quiet pony safely, in an enclosed area without the leading rein, in walk and trot.

ROAD SENSE

To know on which side of the road you should ride.

To understand a simple 'green cross' code.

How to ride along a road, cross a road and say 'thank you'

To know it is safer to ride on the road with adults or parents.

HORSEMASTERSHIP

Approach and handle a pony correctly.

Know basic needs of a pony in summer and winter.

Catch a pony and put on a headcollar or halter.

Proper way to give a pony an apple or carrot.

Lead a pony in hand.

Name simple points of the pony.

Name different parts of saddle and bridle.

READ

'The Manual of Horsemanship'

Points of the Horse.

Mount and dismount (Omit 'to dismount using the stirrup).

The correct length of stirrup.

The position of the rider in the saddle.

Holding single reins.

Handling a horse.

Fitting a headcollar or halter.

To lead in hand.

The parts of a saddle,

The parts of a snaffle bridle.

Putting on a saddle and bridle

Pony Club Booklet 'Riding on the Road'

good luck =]

Answer 8

type in on google pony club uk, and it will come up with the website and it tells you all about the tests you can take.

hope this helps!! :)