Welcome to the Junior Equine Skills Application Page.

Objectives:

• Introduce Young People to Horses:This programme provides an introduction to the world of horses and horse care, fostering interest and confidence in equestrian activities.
• Inclusive Participation: Membership is open to Pony Club and Riding Centre members, whether or not they own a horse.
• Encourage Longevity: Support members to remain active in Pony Club by achieving NZPCA qualifications without the need for horse ownership.
• The Equine Skills program is age-based, unlike the certificate syllabus. However, any certificates or NZQA members already hold will be cross-credited.
• Equine Skills Cross Credits to NZPCA Certificate Syllabus.

Requirements:

• Membership: Anyone can purchase the workbooks, but you must be a financial member of NZPCA to receive a certificate.
• Age: Recommended 7 to 12 years of age.
• No prerequisites: No prior skills are needed to enroll.
• Programme delivery: Members can select topics from different sections but must meet minimum requirements in each section.
• Horse Management: This section is compulsory.
• Aligned with Achievement Badges: Some topics correspond to Achievement Badges, which will be awarded upon completion.
• Completion Certificate: Members will receive a certificate once all requirements for the level are met.

Record of Training:

• Record of training is key to tracking progress and documenting achievements:
  • Completed record sheets must be submitted to the Head Coach or coach approved by the Head Coach and District Commissioner, who will confirm requirements are met.

Programme Levels:

• Junior Bronze
  • Equivalent Syllabus: D Level
  • Achievement Badge Colour: Green
  • Sections: 
    • Horse Management (compulsory)
    • Knowledge (minimum two options)
    • Creative Work (minimum two options)
    • Practical Skills (minimum two options)
• Junior Silver
  • Equivalent Syllabus: D+ Level
  • Achievement Badge Colour: Green
  • Sections: 
    • Horse Management (compulsory)
    • Knowledge (minimum two options)
    • Creative Work (minimum two options)
    • Practical Skills (minimum two options)
• Junior Gold
  • ​​​​​​​Equivalent Syllabus: C Level
  • Achievement Badge Colour: Yellow
  • Sections: 
    • ​​​​​​​Horse Management (compulsory)
    • Practical Skills (minimum three options)
    • Creative Work (minimum three options)
    • Knowledge (minimum three options)

Cost: $50.00 including 5.5% Nominate processing fee