CERTIFICATE = REQUIREMENTS

CERTIFICATE=20 REQUIREMENTS

STANDARD=20 C STAR

Minimum=20 age of Candidate.... 14 years

INTRODUCTION:

This is an alternative = Certificate=20 to the K Certificate which bridges the gap between C and B Certificates. = Its=20 purpose is to provide an incentive for members who, having achieved C, = would=20 value an interim test to check progress and maintain=20 interest.

STANDARD C STAR CERTIFICATE=20 GUIDELINES:

Candidates should be = encouraged to=20 ride in a snaffle bit wherever possible. If another bit is used, the = Candidate=20 should know the name of the bit and understand its = action.

The Candidate should be = able to=20 demonstrate active riding skills at a fast pace.

The Candidate should be = developing a=20 correct and therefore stronger seat, independent of the hands and=20 reins.

The Candidate should be riding the = pony into an=20 even contact.

The Candidate should be = developing=20 feel through the scat and should not have to look when checking = diagonals or=20 leading leg.

The Candidate should be = well=20 established in the forward jumping position with a steady leg position = and=20 correct rein contact.

PRE‑REQUISITES:

D and C = Certificates.

EXAMINER: Refer to section on Examiners on = Page=20 3.

OBJECTIVES:

=95 To become an active = rider with=20 knowledge of the aids and how to apply them correctly and=20 effectively.

=95 To ride simple cross country and = showjumping=20 fences.

=95 To gain practical = experience and=20 knowledge of the care and conditioning of the horse in preparation for a = strenuous event.

=95 To have a thorough = knowledge of=20 the Road Rules for horses. To ride safely and sensibly on the roads and = in the=20 country.

EXAMINATION FORMAT:

The test will be = conducted in six=20 sections:

=20 1 .Written paper. &nbs= p; =20 =20

=20 2. Presentation. = =20

=20 3. Riding on the flat. &nbs= p; =20 =20

=20 4. Jumping. = =20

=20 5. Lungeing. =20

=20 6. Horsemastership and general knowledge. =20 &nbs= p; = ; =20

=20 Testing may include subjects covered in D, D* and C = Standard. &nbs= p; = ; =20

=20 A pass mark must be gained in all six sections, even if some =20 &nbs= p; = ; =20

=20 supplementary work is necessary. =20 &nbs= p; =20

SUPPLEMENTARY=20 EXAMINATIONS: &nbs= p; =20 =20

=20 PASS = MARK TO BE=20 65% FOR ALL WRITTEN PAPERS. &nbs= p; =20 &nbs= p; = ; =20

=20 Candidates not achieving 65% will be required to sit a = supplementary

=20 paper. =20 =20

WRITTEN=20 PAPER: =20 =20

=20 Approximate time=20 45 minutes. =20

PRESENTATIONS: &nbs= p; =20

Horse and rider as for = Pony Club=20 competition (including plaiting). =20

=20 No jewellery to be worn. (Medi‑Alert bracelet = excepted). &nbs= p; =20 =20

=20 Rider to wear Pony Club uniform. &nbs= p; =20 =20

=20 Gear to be clean and correctly fitted. =

=20 Hooves, mane and tail to show evidence of regular care and=20 attention. =20 =20

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RIDING=20 ON THE FLAT: =20 =20

Mount and dismount from = either side.=20 Vault optional. &nbs= p; =20 =20

Alter stirrup length on = the=20 move.

Ride with reins in one = hand. &nbs= p; = ; =20

Work with confidence = without=20 stirrups at the trot and canter. &nbs= p; =20 =20

Demonstrate correct = position at all=20 paces, independent of the reins. &nbs= p; =20 &nbs= p; = ; =20

Sitting trot and rise on = correct=20 diagonal from sitting trot. = &nbs= p; = ; =20

Change diagonal = smoothly. &nbs= p; =20

Recognise diagonal and = leading leg=20 by feel. &nbs= p; =20

Maintain a consistent = contact=20 through the reins, but not expected to =20 &nbs= p; = ; =20

shorten the frame of the pony. &nbs= p; =20

Recognise that driving aids play a = part in=20 establishing and

maintaining = contact.

= Develop=20 working trot and canter and rhythm at all paces. &nbs= p; =20

Ride with accuracy. Able to perform = transitions=20 at markers.

Walk, trot and canter a given number = of=20 strides.

Ride at a given pace, not exceeding = 450 metres=20 per minute, with horse staying calm throughout.

Know the aids for, and be able to = carry out the=20 following movements:

Circles to 10m at walk; 15m, at trot; = 20m at=20 canter.

Serpentines.

Lengthened strides at trot.=20

Change of leg at canter through trot. =

Turn on the forehand. =

Correct use of a dressage=20 whip.

JUMPING:

Jump fences 85cm. =

Have established a secure jumping = position.=20

Understand correct rein contact = (including=20 releases).

Ride correctly over trot poles and = cavalletti.=20

Walk the course and ride various = types of cross=20 country fences.

Walk the course and ride a = showjumping course,=20 including a combination.

LUNGEING:

Know reasons for lungeing.=20

Know and use the correct equipment = and dress=20 for both horses and handler. (Note: Candidate must wear an approved ASA = helmet).=20

Lunge an experienced, quiet horse.=20

Give quiet, clear and consistent = commands.=20

Control the horse on a large circle = with even=20 contact on the rein.

Lunge the horse at the walk and trot. = Halt to=20 command, and work equally well in both directions. =

Be aware of safety factors for both = horse and=20 handler.

HORSEMASTERSHIP AND GENERAL = KNOWLEDGE:=20

Horsemastership: =

Handle a horse safely and efficiently = on the=20 ground.

Know what to look for and how to do a = regular=20 check of horse and paddock.

Practical care and work of a grass = fed=20 horse.

Knowledge and care of the stabled = horse=20 (including hand feeding).

Lead a horse in and out of a yard = through a=20 gateway, saddled and unsaddled.

Lead a horse from another horse.=20

Tie a‑horse up securely and = safely.=20

Demonstrate three knots and their = uses in horse=20 and stable management.

Tie a hay net up correctly.=20

Be able to fit a saddle, snaffle = bridle,=20 various nosebands, running martingale and breastplate correctly.=20

Knowledge of types of bits in every = day use.=20

Care and cleaning of equipment = ‑ saddlery,=20 rugs, grooming gear etc.

Stitch and mend leather. =

Groom efficiently and effectively.=20

Care of mane and tail. Plait for = competition.=20

Clipping ‑ know names and = reason for different=20 types of clips.

How to prepare a horse for clipping = and=20 aftercare of the clipped horse.

Fit leg protection for exercise.=20

Knowledge of structure of horse's = foot.=20

Handle a horse's legs=20 safely.

Demonstrate use of the farrier's = tools.=20

Discuss use of the farrier's tools.=20

Discuss own horse's shoeing and type = of shoes=20 used.

Recognise a correctly shod hoof=20 .

Know how to take off a=20 shoe.

Care and safety of horse and float.=20

Load and unload a quiet horse, with=20 help.

Feed and = Condition:

Understand principles of feeding and = watering.=20

Recognise poisonous plants and weeds = in=20 Candidate's local area.

Recognise good quality and poor = quality hay.=20

Recognise and name the following and = explain=20 their uses:

Barley, bran, chaff, = linseed,=20 lucerne, oats, pellets, rice, molasses and salt.

Understand feeding in relation to the = type of=20 work the horse is doing.

Know how to commence work after a = long spell.=20

Getting the horse fit for work and = active=20 competition.

Care of the horse during and after = work=20 (Includes cool down).

Letting the horse down from work = prior to=20 spelling.

Horse = Health:

Have practical veterinary kit and = equipment for=20 emergency situations.

Know how to apply elementary first = aid to=20 horses.

Know when to call a veterinarian and = what to=20 have on hand when he/she comes.

Knowledge of temperature, pulse and=20 respiration.

Know when a horse is lame, sick or in = poor=20 condition.

Knowledge of worm, bot and other = parasite=20 control ‑ internal and external.

Recognise unsoundness. =

Knowledge of treatment of deep wounds = and skin=20 disorders.

Knowledge of inoculation and = vaccination e.g.=20 tetanus, strangles, etc.

Be able to carry out prescribed = treatment of=20 wounds, ailments and lameness.

Care of teeth.

Be able to tell the age by the teeth = up to=20 eight years and an estimate after that time.

General = Knowledge:

First Aid to humans. =

Knowledge of Road Rules. =

Pony Club structure at Club, Zone and = State=20 Level.