PONY CLUB STANDARDS OF EFFICIENCY TEST SHEET 1991
'D+' Standard

 GENERAL: This is an official voluntary Test of a Standard half way between 'D' & 'C'. It is not necessary to either take or pass it hefore attempting 'C'.
OBJECTIVE

To be working towards developing a balanced seat independent of the reins.

To understand elementary aids and be able to apply them.

RIDING

Mount and dismount.

Hold the reins correctly and carry a whip in either hand.

To be able to control a quiet pony in company, on the roads and in the countryside.

Walk without stirrups.

Use of legs as aids.

Simple tums and circles in walk and trot.

Walk on a loose rein and shorten the reins,

Ride up and down hills in walk.

Be able to canter.

Ride over a single pole and very small fence.

Full syllabus and list of Reference material available from Headquarters or from the Shopping section online.

Recommended age 10.

Felt Colour - White

PUBLISHED BY

THE BRITISH HORSE SOCIETY

ERITISH RQUESTRIAN CENTRE

STONELEIGH. KENILWORTH,

WARWICKSHIRE.