E Certificate Information

There is an E Certificate Workbook available from the shop, but verbal responses and demonstration of skills are also appropriate ways to assess the candidates.

Minimum Age

• less than Seven years

Certificate & Badge Colour

• Pale Blue

Pre-Requisite

• None

Objective

• The objectives of the E Certificate are to gain confidence in riding and handling a pony.
• To be keen to improve and learn.

Learning Outcomes

Riding

• Mounting & Dismounting (mounting block may be used)
• Being legged up.
• Capable of starting, guiding and stopping the pony and riding at the walk and trot
• Participate in simple mounted games and rider exercises

Horse Handling

• Approach, catch and lead a quiet pony under supervision
• Let the pony go in the paddock

Horse Care

• Candidate to indentify and know the use of grooming tools
• Know the parts of saddle and bridle
• Know what a pony needs in it's paddock to make it comfortable
• Know what a pony eats and drinks

General Knowledge

• Identify parts of a horse
• Identify colours and markings
• Know how to wipe dust and mud off saddle and clean the bit

Evaluation

Practical

• In order to pass the E Certificate the candidate must be competent in the learning outcomes outlined above.

Written Exam

• None

Assessor

• Assessed internally by Instructors at your Pony Club