Introduction
What are Progressive Awards?
Progressive Awards allow Members to work towards Tests in between Efficiency Test levels E and C+. There are four levels of Progressive Tests; Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum.
Progressive Awards allow Members to work towards Tests in between Efficiency Test levels E and C+. There are four levels of Progressive Tests; Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum.
| Bronze Award 3 Objectives | Bronze Award 2 Objectives | Bronze Award 1 Objectives |
| 1. To start to learn about riding ponies 2. Begin handling ponies and start to become confident around them | 1. Learn to have control when riding off the lead rein 2. Start to understand how to care for ponies | 1. Make controlled transitions. 2. Ride independently from the rest of the ride 3. Start to be actively involved in the care of ponies |
| Silver Award 3 Objectives | Silver Award 2 Objectives | Silver Award 1 Objectives |
| 1. Have a basic understanding of ponies 2. Achieve confidence in handling and riding a pony 3. To improve and enjoy learning about ponies | 1. Start to develop a balanced seat 2. Become more involved in looking after ponies | 1. To be working towards developing a balanced seat independent of the reins 2. Understand elementary aids and be able to apply them |
| Gold Award 3 Objectives | Gold Award 2 Objectives | Gold Award 1 Objectives |
| 1. Work towards an effective and balanced seat on the flat and over jumps 2. Know how to behave when riding on the roads and in the countryside 3. Understand the requirements of a pony at grass | 1. Improve position on the flat and over jumps 2. Understand the combined system of keeping ponies 3. Understand the requirements of a stabled pony 4. Be courteous to other road users | 1. Be in control of the pony in all paces and over jumps 2. Have control over a pony on the roads and in the countryside 3. Know how to look after a grass kept pony, or a pony on a combined system 4. Know the country lore |
| Platinum Award 3 Objectives | Platinum Award 2 Objectives | Platinum Award 1 Objectives |
| 1. To work towards becoming an educated and practical horseman 2. To be able to look after ponies kept at grass and have experience and knowledge of looking after stabled horses 3. To be able to ride at all paces over fences and varying terrain 4. To be able to ride a well mannered horse or pony on an endurance or fun ride, and be able to prepare him before the day and care for him afterwards 5. To have a knowledge of pace, distance and discipline to ride intelligently and safely in a group or alone 6. Ride with due regard for others in the country and on the roads 7. To be able to ride safely on the public highway | 1. To work towards becoming an educated and practical horseman 2. To be able to look after ponies kept at grass and have experience and knowledge of looking after stabled horses 3. To be able to ride at all paces over fences and varying terrain 4. To be able to ride a well mannered horse or pony on an endurance or fun ride, and be able to prepare him before the day and care for him afterwards 5. To have a knowledge of pace, distance and discipline to ride intelligently and safely in a group or alone 6. Ride with due regard for others in the country and on the roads 7. To be able to ride safely on the public highway | 1. To work towards becoming an educated and practical horseman 2. To be able to look after ponies kept at grass and have experience and knowledge of looking after stabled horses 3. To be able to ride at all paces over fences and varying terrain 4. To be able to ride a well mannered horse or pony on an endurance or fun ride, and be able to prepare him before the day and care for him afterwards 6. To have a knowledge of pace, distance and discipline to ride intelligently and safely in a group or alone 7. Ride with due regard for others in the country and on the roads 8. To be able to ride safely on the public highway |
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