Proficiency Certificates

CERTIFICATES

• Certificates help to develop a riders knowledge of horse care and riding in a stepped way. 

• The Certificate program is underpinned by the PCA Syllabus of instruction. Certificates begin at E and finish at A.

• When a rider achieves a certificate they are awarded a certificate,and their certificate is recorded on MyPonyClub.

• Certificates are mandatory to compete at State Events. 12 & Under - D certificate (minimum), 13 & Over - C certfificate minimum.

WHAT CERTIFICATES ARE AVAILABLE FOR RIDERS TO UNDERTAKE?

Certificates at the lower levels E, D & D* are conducted and awarded by the Clubs, C-B are conducted and awarded by the Zone and the A Certificate is conducted and awarded by the State.  

Certificates on offer:

• E STANDARD (club) 

• D STANDARD (club)

• D* STANDARD (club)

• C STANDARD (zone panel)

• C* STANDARD (zone panel)

• K STANDARD (zone panel)

• B STANDARD - HORSE CARE (zone panel)

• B STANDARD - RIDING (zone panel )

• A STANDARD (state)

WHAT DOES MY CLUB HAVE TO DO TO UNDERTAKE CERTIFICATES FOR RIDERS?

• First get your riders to log into MyPonyClub and order the manual for the certificate level they are wanting to undertake. 

• The certificate books can be ordered from the Member Store in MyPonyClub. 

• Your riders will need to know their PonyClub ID (Member number)

• Rallies/Musters should provide opportunities for theory to be taught and work on manuals.

• Use the PCA syllabus of instruction for reference.

• Encourage riders and parents to check if they are ready to be assessed.

WHAT DO RIDERS HAVE TO DO TO UNDERTAKE CERTIFICATES? 

•  Log into MyPonyClub and order the manual for the certificate level you are wanting to undertake. 

• Attend rallies/musters to complete workbook/sheets

• Check with your CI if you are ready to be assessed.​

ON THE ASSESSMENT DAY/S:​

•  PRESENTATION:

• For ridden assessments, candidates must wear Pony Club formal uniform.

• The horse must be clean and tidy, with hooves showing evidence of care.

• All tack must be clean and fit correctly, and be in good repair.

• Riders should ride in a snaffle bit where possible. If another bit is used for higher certificates, the candidate should be able to explain i ts action.

Club Instructors assessing riders -  E, D & D* ONLY:

• Check & sign off completed workbook/sheets.

• Complete assessment sheets for assessors

• Complete  Summary assessment sheet

•  Email a copy of  assessment sheet and summary to both PCQ & Zone 6 for verification.

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HOW  ARE CERTIFICATES  RECORDED ON THE MEMBERS PROFILE?

• Once verified the certificates will be added to the rider's MyPonyClub profile by Zone.

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