South Northumberland Branch of the Pony Club

Stable Management Unmounted Rally Programme 2017

Introduction

In previous years South Northumberland Branch of the Pony Club has organised a programme of training to support members towards achieving their C+ and B efficiency tests. This year we want to try a widening participation approach. We are not proposing to run test specific training for C+ or B, instead we are piloting the addition of unmounted rallies for all members over the age of 12 (or those who have passed their C test if under 12) and wish to learn more about stable management.

These rallies will be open to all members 12 years and over (or those who have passed their C test if under 12) whether you want to do tests or just broaden your knowledge of stable management.

Those who do wish to go forward for a test can express their interest and will be assessed through the programme and offered an opportunity to take their test when the instructors feel you have gained enough understanding, knowledge and able to apply the skills learnt. As a minimum if you would like to go forward for the test you must attend at least 1 session of each topic/syllabus area.

This programme should complement your own personal study which will ensure your knowledge and understanding is well established prior to attempting your test.

Your attendance at the stable management sessions will count as a rally but remember for team selections you still need to get your horse rallied up!

Whilst not essential it is recommended that the following test workbooks are purchased.

http://www.equineworkingnotebooks.com/pony_club_tests.html

Stable Management Unmounted Rally Programme 2017

Timetable

Topic / Instructor / Venue / Dates & Times
Topic 1:
Introductions to the programme / Tracey Kibler (BHSII)
Barbie Clarkson (BHSII) / Elrington Hall
Haydon Bridge
NE47 6AW / 6-7.30pm Tuesday
12th Sep
17th Oct
Topic 2:
Practical Care & Working a pony off grass
Care of a Stabled pony
Topic 3:
Principle of watering and feeding
Different types of roughage and forage and knowing when to feed
Topic 4:
Horse clothing – rugs, bandages, and their uses
Putting on a stable bandage
Fitting rugs
Preparing a horse for travel – loading and unloading / Tracey Kibler (BHSII)
Barbie Clarkson (BHSII) / Elrington Hall
Haydon Bridge
NE47 6AW / 6-7.30pm Tuesday
19th Sept
31st Oct
Topic 5:
Tack – fitting a saddle, bridle and other items of saddlery
Topic 6:
Bitting – types of bit, their action and their uses – snaffle, double jointed snaffle, gags / Tracey Kibler (BHSII)
Barbie Clarkson (BHSII) / Elrington Hall
Haydon Bridge
NE47 6AW / 6-7.30pm Tuesday
26th Sept
14th Nov
Topic 7:
Structure of the horse’s foot and shoeing
Topic 8:
Horse first aid for cuts, bruises – care of a wound
Poulticing a leg
Knowing when to call a vet / Tracey Kibler (BHSII)
Barbie Clarkson (BHSII) / Elrington Hall
Haydon Bridge
NE47 6AW / 6-7.30pm Tuesday
10th Oct
28th Nov
Topic 9:
A horse in healthy condition – signs of health
Knowing when a horse is lame, ill or in poor condition

South Northumberland Branch of the Pony Club

Stable Management Unmounted Rally Programme 2017

BOOKING FORM 2017

Member Name / Age of Member
Name of Parent
/Guardian
Address
Tel – home / Tel – mobile
Email (please print)

The cost of each 90 minute session is £5 per person

Cheques should be made payable to “South Northumberland Branch of the Pony Club”.

No applications can be accepted without accompanying payment.

Please indicate which sessions you would like to attend below:

Topic 1-3: 12th Sept p 17th Oct p

Topic 4&5: 19th Sept p 31st Oct p

Topic 6&7: 26th Sept p 14th Nov p

Topic 8&9: 10th Oct p 28th Nov p

Please get your application in asap as places are limited.

Please send cheque and application form to:-

Lisa Quinn, Calf Hall North, Muggleswick, Consett, Co. Durham, DH8 9DN