Progressive Awards

What are Progressive Awards?

Progressive Awards allow Members to work towards Tests in between Efficiency Test levels E and C+. There are four levels of Progressive Tests; Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum. More information is available below:

Bronze Award

Bronze Award 3 Objectives

• To start to learn about riding ponies
• Begin handling ponies and start to become confident around them

Bronze Award 2 Objectives

• Learn to have control when riding off the lead rein
• Start to understand how to care for ponies

Bronze Award 1 Objectives

• Make controlled transitions
• Ride independently from the rest of the ride
• Start to be actively involved in the care of ponies

Silver Award

Silver Award 3 Objectives

• Have a basic understanding of ponies
• Achieve confidence in handling and riding a pony
• To improve and enjoy learning about ponies

Silver Award 2 Objectives

• Start to develop a balanced seat
• Become more involved in looking after ponies

Silver Award 1 Objectives

• To be working towards developing a balanced seat independent of the reins
• Understand elementary aids and be able to apply them

Gold Award

Gold Award 3 Objectives

• Work towards an effective and balanced seat on the flat and over jumps
• Know how to behave when riding on the roads and in the countryside
• Understand the requirements of a pony at grass

Gold Award 2 Objectives

• Improve position on the flat and over jumps
• Understand the combined system of keeping ponies
• Understand the requirements of a stabled pony
• Be courteous to other road users

Gold Award 1 Objectives

• Be in control of the pony in all paces and over jumps
• Have control over a pony on the roads and in the countryside
• Know how to look after a grass kept pony, or a pony on a combined system
• Know the country lore

Platinum Award

Platinum Award 3 Objectives

• To work towards becoming an educated and practical horseman
• To be able to look after ponies kept at grass and have experience and knowledge of looking after stabled horses
• To be able to ride at all paces over fences and varying terrain
• To be able to ride a well mannered horse or pony on an endurance or fun ride, and be able to prepare him before the day and care for him afterwards
• To have a knowledge of pace, distance and discipline to ride intelligently and safely in a group or alone
• Ride with due regard for others in the country and on the roads
• To be able to ride safely on the public highway

Platinum Award 2 Objectives

• To work towards becoming an educated and practical horseman
• To be able to look after ponies kept at grass and have experience and knowledge of looking after stabled horses
• To be able to ride at all paces over fences and varying terrain
• To be able to ride a well mannered horse or pony on an endurance or fun ride, and be able to prepare him before the day and care for him afterwards
• To have a knowledge of pace, distance and discipline to ride intelligently and safely in a group or alone
• Ride with due regard for others in the country and on the roads
• To be able to ride safely on the public highway

Platinum Award 1 Objectives

• To work towards becoming an educated and practical horseman
• To be able to look after ponies kept at grass and have experience and knowledge of looking after stabled horses
• To be able to ride at all paces over fences and varying terrain
• To be able to ride a well mannered horse or pony on an endurance or fun ride, and be able to prepare him before the day and care for him afterwards
• To have a knowledge of pace, distance and discipline to ride intelligently and safely in a group or alone
• Ride with due regard for others in the country and on the roads
• To be able to ride safely on the public highway