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Fitzwilliam Hunt PC - E+ Test
Fitzwilliam Hunt
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Fitzwilliam Hunt PC - E+ Test is being organised by Fitzwilliam Hunt Branch of the Pony Club and the booking agent is Equine Bookings
About this Rally
E+ Test
This is a voluntary test for Fitzwilliam members aged between 6-7 years.
It is not compulsory to take or pass this test before taking the D test. We do however highly recommend taking this test in preparation for your D as the gap between E & D tests is huge.
It is a test for members who are either riding with assistance or completely off lead rein.
Useful Dates & Times
| Event Opens: | 12/05/2024 10:00 |
| Booking Closes: | 06/05/2024 23:00 |
| Withdrawal Date: | 06/05/2024 |
Event Contacts
Organiser
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Booking
E +Test
£18.00 + non-refundable booking fee (charged per ticket).
Training and Test Read More…
Training starts at 10.00 and finishes and 12.30. Session to start unmounted for training
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Refund, Withdrawals & Entry Changes
Withdrawal Date: 06/05/2024
No Refunds after the withdrawal date for whatever reason. Before this date full refunds to be given.
In the unfortunate situation of the event having to cancel all entries will be refunded in full minus any booking fees
After the closing date please contact the event Organiser fitzwilliam@pcuk.org to make any changes
Before the closing date please login to your Horse Events Account and cancel your entry. If a refund is due this will be processed automatically. To withdraw after the closing date please contact the event Organiser fitzwilliam@pcuk.org
Location
Address
Bottom fieldsHome Farm
Alconbury
PE28 4DP
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Additional Details
E+ Test
This is a voluntary test for Fitzwilliam members aged between 6-7 years.
It is not compulsory to take or pass this test before taking the D test. We do however highly recommend taking this test in preparation for your D as the gap between E & D tests is huge.
It is a test for members who are either riding with assistance or completely off lead rein.
Objectives
• To continue to enjoy and learn about ponies
• To continue to gain more confidence and safety awareness when handling your ponies both mounted and dismounted
• To begin to be more aware of the daily checks and needs when looking after your pony
Safety
• Wear a riding hat with the up to date riding tag
• Wear suitable footwear when mounted and dismounted
• When riding to know why it’s important to leave a safe distance between you and the rider in front
• Show how to approach and move safely around your pony
• Understanding your pony
• Show how to use rewards eg stroking, scratching, voice
• Talk about some things that may make your pony nervous or worried and be able to talk about some signs your pony may show you of how they are feeling
• Riding
• A mounting block may be used
• In an enclosed area be able to ride your pony in walk and trot ( rising) showing the correct position in the saddle and holding the reins correctly
• Be able to perform simple fun exercises without assistance at halt and walk
• Be able to ask your pony to halt at a given point
• Pony Care
• To approach and handle a pony safely and correctly
• To be able to name two parts of a saddle and bridle eg saddle flap, girth strap, pommel, reins, bit, noseband, throatlash
• To be able to identify simple points of the pony eg hoof, frog, muzzle, shoulder, withers, chestnut
• Be able to identify simple markings on a pony eg blaze, star
• Be aware of the simple needs / daily checks of your pony eg water supply, hay, no gaps in fencing, shelter, poo picking. No cuts on pony, check feet
• Begin to understand how to lead a pony safely- whilst dismounted be able to discuss / show the examiner what you would do to prepare your pony for leading and which side you would lead your pony on & turn
• Grooming kit- be able to recognise and name a dandy brush and hoof pick
• Be able to say the colour of the pony you are riding as well as other ponies within the group
Riding & Road Safety
• Show how to thank other road users
• To further develop the understanding of why it’s important to ride out with an adult
• To begin to further understand the importance of wearing high viz whilst out on a hack
• Begin to become more familiar with the signs Bridleway, Stop and Giveway.
Dress
Dress Code
Jacket, shirt and PC tie, plain jodphurs.
Ponies clean and neatly turned out, hoof oil. No need to plait.
Clean tack
Terms and Conditions
Liability: Save for the death or personal injury caused by the negligence of the organisers, or anyone for whom they are in law responsible, neither the organisers of this event or The Pony Club nor any agent, employee or representative of these bodies, nor the landlord or his tenant, accepts any liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, riders, spectators, land, cars, their contents and accessories, or any other person or property whatsoever, whether caused by their negligence breach of contract or in any other way whatsoever. Entries are only accepted on this basis.
Health and Safety: Organisers of this event have taken reasonable precautions to ensure the Health and Safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective, everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the organisers and all the officials and stewards.