Introduction
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.
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.
| Bronze Award 3 Objectives | Bronze Award 2 Objectives | Bronze Award 1 Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| To start to learn about riding ponies | Learn to have control when riding off the lead rein | Make controlled transitions |
| Begin handling ponies and start to become confident around them | Start to understand how to care for ponies | Ride independently from the rest of the ride |
| Start to be actively involved in the care of ponies |
| Silver Award 3 Objectives | Silver Award 2 Objectives | Silver Award 1 Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Have a basic understanding of ponies | Start to develop a balanced seat | To be working towards developing a balanced seat independent of the reins |
| Achieve confidence in handling and riding a pony | Become more involved in looking after ponies | Understand elementary aids and be able to apply them |
| To improve and enjoy learning about ponies |
| Gold Award 3 Objectives | Gold Award 2 Objectives | Gold Award 1 Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Work towards an effective & balanced seat on the flat and over jumps | Improve position on the flat & over jumps | Be in control of the pony in all paces & over jumps |
| Know how to behave when riding on the roads & in the countryside | Understand the combined system of keeping ponies | Have control over a pony on the roads & in the countryside |
| Understand the requirements of a pony at grass | Understand the requirements of a stabled pony | Know how to look after a grass kept pony, or a pony on a combined system |
| Be courteous to other road users | Know the country law |
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