Welcome to Hong Kong Pony Club

香港少年馬術會歡迎你

Pony Club Training System

少年馬術會的訓練制度

In Hong Kong, children learn to ride but generally have limited opportunities to care for ponies. This creates an imbalance in our young riders' knowledge and experience, which the Pony Club helps to redress. Pony Club Efficiency Tests focus on pony care as well as riding. In order to progress through the Pony Club Training System, members must master practical skills and demonstrate knowledge about ponies and horses.

Riding centres play a crucial role in preparing young riders for Pony Club Efficiency Tests. We liaise closely with instructors in the riding centres to identify when candidates are ready and make arrangements for Tests to happen, as needed.

在香港，兒童可以學習騎馬但較少機會照顧馬匹。少年馬術會希望改善這經驗與知識水平不平衡的狀況。少年馬術會能力考試內容包括馬匹照顧，馬房管理及策騎。要進階的話，會員必須掌握如配馬、擦馬和包紮等實用技考。他們也要有理論知識及認識馬匹用具。香港各騎術學校在準備年輕騎手考試擔當十分重要的角色。少年馬術會跟它們保持密切聯繫，當有考生預備好的時候，盡量按需要舉行考試。

If you are interested to enroll for an Efficiency Test or would like to know more, please contact us.

如有興趣參加考試或索取有關資料，請與少年馬術會秘書聯絡。

Efficiency Tests 能力考試

All Pony Club Efficiency Tests have been updated in 2023.

In general, our approach to the Pony Club Training System follows The Pony Club in the United Kingdom with modifications to suit the situation in Hong Kong. 'E' Test is optional but Tests at all other levels must be taken in sequence.

所有效率測試均已於 2023 年更新。內容和英國少年馬術會一樣，亦是國際認可。除了E級考試是非強制性外，其他考試必須跟次序應考。

E Test (Optional)

This is the first stage designed for younger members who are new to Pony Club and riding. All riding can be performed on or off the lead-rein.

這適合剛開始學習騎馬、較年輕的會員。騎馬部分可由他人拖著馬匹進行。

Objectives at this level

To start on the Pony Club ladder of achievement
To improve and enjoy learning about ponies
To be happy both on and around ponies
To know the basic points of the pony

For details, please refer to the full ‘E' Standard of Efficiency Test Card

Minimum age 6 years. 六歲或以上。

Badge disc colour: Pale Yellow 徽章顏色：淺黃

D Test

Candidates should have basic knowledge about ponies and be confident to handle a pony as well as ride in walk and trot without a lead-rein.

考生應對馬匹有基本認識和有信心應對馬匹。他們也應可以自己騎馬快步走。

Objectives for this level

To achieve confidence in handling a pony
To achieve confidence in riding a pony
To enjoy learning about ponies
To have a basic understanding of pony behaviour
To know that it is important that ponies are healthy and enjoy life
To have an awareness of how ponies learn

For details, please refer to the full 'D’ Standard Of Efficiency Test Card

Minimum age 8 years. 八歲或以上。

Badge disc colour: Yellow 徽章顏色：黃

D+ Test

Candidates should understand elementary aids and be able to apply them while working towards developing a balanced seat that is independent of the reins.

考生該懂得使用初級指令和學習平衡、不需要繮繩輔助的坐姿。

Objectives at this level

To understand the importance of putting a pony’s welfare first
To understand the Five Freedoms of pony welfare
To have an understanding of pony behaviour
To have a basic knowledge of the care and working of a pony at grass
To begin to understand how a pony learns
To be working towards developing a balanced seat independent of the reins

For details, please refer to the full 'D+’ Standard Of Efficiency Test Card

Mimimum age 10 years. 十歲或以上。

Badge disc colour: White 徽章顏色：白

C Test

C Test is the basic standard that we want all members to attain. At this level, candidates must demonstrate a secure seat independent of the reins on the flat and over small jumps and sound understanding of basic knowledge related to pony welfare and care.

考生該在平地動作及跳較小的障礙時學習一個不需要繮繩輔助和穩定的坐姿。在馬房管理部分考生應對馬匹照顧，馬具和馬衣有基本認識。

Objectives at this level

To understand that equine welfare is important
To have some knowledge of the Five Freedoms (Domains) and why they are essential for a pony’s welfare
To have an awareness of ponies’ instincts and how they affect their behaviour
To understand how a pony learns
To have a knowledge of the care and working of a pony off grass (this means a pony that lives out in a field as is common in other places but not Hong Kong)
To be working towards a secure correct, balanced seat independent of the reins and to understand why this is important
To apply simple aids correctly
To be in control of the pony on the roads and in the countryside (as would be required in other places but not commonly in Hong Kong)
To understand why there are rules for riding in the countryside (as would be required in other places but not commonly in Hong Kong)

For details, please refer to the full 'C’ Standard Of Efficiency Test Card

Minimum age 11 - 12 years. 十一歲或以上。

Badge felt colour: Dark Green 徽章顏色：深綠

C+ Test

Candidates should demonstrate riding over fences at all paces; riding up and down hills and over cross-country fences; riding intelligently and with due regard for others and knowledge of pace and discipline. For Part 2, candidates should demonstrate practical experience of caring for a stabled pony.

At this level, candidates may be assessed for Part 1 and Part 2 separately.

考生該可用不同速度越過障礙。騎乖巧的馬匹跳過越野障礙。跟其他人一起策騎時表現出智慧和尊重。明白自己或跟其他人一起策騎時適當的速度和纪律。考生應有照顧在馬房居住的馬匹的實際經驗。

Objectives at this level

Part 1 - Riding

To understand the importance of putting equine welfare first
To show some understanding of learning theory and equine behaviour
To become an enthusiastic, educated, and practical rider
To be capable of riding a well-mannered pony or horse in a variety of Pony Club activities
To ride intelligently and with due regard for others on the roads and in the countryside, showing understanding of ‘going’, pace, distance, and your pony or horse’s level of fitness

Part 2 - Pony Care

To understand how the Five Domains (Freedoms) affect the care of ponies and horses
To know how the behaviour of a pony or horse is affected by its environment
To understand how horses and ponies learn from previous experience
To show practical experience, or understanding and knowledge, of the care and work of a stabled horse/pony
To show practical experience and/or understanding and knowledge of the care and work of a pony or horse at grass

For details, please refer to 'C+’ Standard Of Efficiency Test Card - Part 1 and 'C+' Standard of Efficiency Test Card - Part 2

Minimum age 13 - 14 years . 十三歲或以上

Badge felt colour: Pink 徽章顏色：粉紅

Hong Kong Pony Club,

c/o Tuen Mun Public Riding School,

Lot 45 Lung Mun Rd,

Tuen Mun, NT.

secretary@hongkongponyclub.com