Information on C Level Testings

Guidelines for ratings levels:

C1 - You and your horse should be either preparing for or already competing at Beginner Novice Level at Horse Trials or at Rally.  You need to be able to jump a 2'9 course with confidence, ride in the open at a speed of 350 mpm (a medium canter), and apply a shipping bandage.  Maintenance Record Book completed with at least 6 months of information. The Record Book and instructions are available for download at Pony Club Forms on the CBPC web site.  C testings are done in a group.

 C2 - You and your horse should be currently riding at the Novice Level either at Rally or at Horse Trials.  You need to be able to jump a 3'0 course confidently, ride without stirrups at all gaits, longe a horse and be able to apply both shipping and stable bandages.  A written outline for a 6-8 week feeding and conditioning program for any specific competition is required, plus you need to assist in supervised, unmounted instructional sessions for 'D's - Rally Camp counts toward this requirement.  Record Book must cover 9 months. C testings are done in a group.

*FYI - You must be at C2 level by the time of Midsouth Regional Rally to be eligible for Pony Club Championships at the Novice and Training Level.

 HB - This is a national testing that has its own examiners and is scheduled as the need arises at various locations throughout the country.  It comprises the prior C3 and B levels of written knowledge.  You must be 13 years old as of January 1 in the year of the test.  Notify your DC no later than October if you would like to test in the upcoming year - we have to apply for dates in late fall to have any chance of having the testing take place here in Louisville. 

*If you take the riding component first, you will be a "C+" until you complete your HB.

C3 - This is a national testing that has its own examiners and is scheduled as the need arises at various locations throughout the country.  This level requires jumping at a height of 3'3" and the ability to ride at the Training Level on the flat and cross-country.  Record Book must cover a year.  You must be 13 years old as of January 1 in the year of the test.  Notify your DC no later than October if you would like to test in the coming year - we have to apply for dates in late fall to have any chance of having the testing take place here in Louisville. 

If your horse is not capable of moving up, you may borrow a horse for these testings - your rating is determined by your knowledge and abilities, not your horse's limitations.  If you are already competing at Beginner Novice or above in Horse Trials, you should test up to a 'C' level in order to attend Eventing Rally.  Sign up for testings with your DC - they will not be scheduled otherwise.

'C' Standards and Maintenance Record Books are available online at www.ponyclub.org

plus arrange to get the C Outlines from Peggi if you don't already have them  in your Quiz binder.