Venue: Well Cottage, Cholsey, OX10 9HQ
Contacts: Laura van Tongeren
Contact email: woodland@pcuk.org
Event time: 04:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Who can book: This Branch/Centre Members Only
Service fee: £1.50
Description: This session is designed to prepare members for summer camp by teaching essential horse and pony care tips. Riders will learn what to bring, how to organise equipment, and how to ensure their horse or pony is safe, comfortable, and well looked after throughout camp.
Test Level E – D - Members will learn safe, calm behaviour when approaching, catching, and leading a pony in and out of the field, with support if needed. They should show basic awareness of field safety, including recognising obvious hazards and understanding the importance of sensible behaviour around other horses.
Test Level D+ – C - Members will earn how to confidently and independently catch, lead, and turn out a pony while assessing the field for potential risks. They should demonstrate understanding of herd behaviour, safe gate management, and be able to identify and explain common field hazards.
Test Level C+ and above - Members will learn a high level of competence in managing horses safely in a variety of field situations, including assessing and explaining risks before entering. They will go through and understand proactive decision-making, strong awareness of herd dynamics, and the ability to identify and manage a wide range of safety hazards.