Windsor Essex Pony Club
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Dedicated Equestrian Education
The Windsor Essex Pony Club is a branch of the Western Ontario Canadian Pony Club. Our team of passionate equestrians participates in educational sessions led by industry professionals, committed to the ongoing development of knowledgeable horsemen and skilled riders.
About Windsor Essex Pony Club
Our Club
The Windsor Essex Branch of the Canadian Pony Club is made up of a dynamic and committed group of young equestrians, who strive to demonstrate and embody the principles of Loyalty, Character and Sportsmanship in equestrian sport and all Pony Club pursuits.
Our Branch believes in a combined teaching and learning method consisting of theory, practical, virtual and experiential learning, under the mentorship of trusted and experienced partners in the equestrian community. Branch members have the unique opportunity to learn from experts in varying equine fields who bring years of knowledge and experience to the group.
Windsor Essex Pony Club members pride themselves on motivating and encouraging their peers to achieve their goals, while having fun and developing their skills through events such as Rally, Tetrathalon, Showing Jumping, Dressage, Regional/National Quiz and other annual Pony Club sanctioned events.
In addition to formal Branch learning activities and events, members also participate in a series of social engagements throughout the year which foster and build our Branch spirit.
Our Mission
To build confident , ethical and knowledgeable individuals in a safe, friendly environment through their passion for horses.
Rooted in our love for the animals, we aim to foster compassion and confidence in our young equestrian members.
Our Team
At Windsor Essex Pony Club, we have a team of experienced equestrians who are passionate about horses and the equestrian lifestyle. Our team includes riders, trainers, and horse enthusiasts who are dedicated to providing our members with the unique opportunity to learn from experts in varying equine fields who bring years of knowledge and experience to the group.
Canadian Pony Club Education System
CPC Levels
Level Testing
Level Testing
Pony Club has a comprehensive program of education and testing of riding skills and horse knowledge.
Members begin at Level 'E' and work
their way up to A through theory and riding tests.
Moving up the levels can take from 1 year to several years to complete.
New Members are
considered E Level.
The ‘D’ levels are comparable to Primary School, ‘Cs’ to High School, and ‘Bs’ to College with the ‘As’ as graduate school.
Level Testing
Level Testing
Level Testing
Parts of the Test
1. Written - completed several weeks prior to the next phases (typically arranged by our own club)
2. Stable Management - unmounted test of knowledge (*tested by visiting examiner)
3. Riding - flat, jumping and cross-county riding based on level (*tested by visiting examiner)
* Testing Fee is applicable
Members MUST have attended 60% of education sessions to qualify for testing
Additional Details can be found on the Canadian Pony Club Website here
Badge Program
Level Testing
Education Sessions
Members of any level can participate in this program. There are over 50 badges, which the member may earn by creating a project, demonstrating special skills or by making a presentation to the rest of the Branch members. This is strictly a non-competitive activity and badges may be earned as a small group or as an individual.
It is the responsibility of the rider to bring forward the signed badge sheets to demonstrate their achievement.
Badges will be given out at the annual achievement banquet. Additional badge information can be found here.
Education Sessions
Education Sessions
Education Sessions
At Windsor Essex Pony Club, our members take part in regular education sessions which focus on a wide range of equestrian related education. Our members have the opportunity to learn from equine professions in various fields ranging from veterinary care to tack maintenance and treat making.
As our members advance through the program, they have the opportunity to take on a leadership role by planning and executing education sessions for our younger members.
While the majority of sessions are designed to prepare our members for testing, many of the sessions offer exciting personal interest excursions.
Events
Education Sessions
Materials & Links
Pony Club takes a broad based approach to introducing our members to the opportunities available in horsemanship.
Recognizing that each members interests and talents lie in different areas, we make every effort to expose them to all facets of equestrian sport so that they might find the one that optimizes their enjoyment of the sport while learning some elements of all. Whether it be Dressage (highlighting harmony of communication between horse and rider), Show Jumping (navigate their mounts over a course of obstacles in the show ring), Mounted Games (using their growing skills in fun ways), Tetrathlon (multi discipline comprised of running, swimming, shooting and riding) or the challenge of Quiz (a non mounted, knowledge based competition) there are many opportunities for our members to discover their passion. In each of these, members can choose whether to participate simply for the enjoyment of it or take that next step into the challenge of competition.
More information on CPC events can be found here
Materials & Links
Education Sessions
Materials & Links
Full list of required reading materials can be found here
Additional links & resources for members can be found here *Testing resource page
The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship: Basics for Beginners / D Level can be purchased here
The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship: Intermediate Horsemanship / C Level By Susan E. Harris can be purchased here
The United States Pony Clubs Manual of Horsemanship: Advanced Horsemanship HB - A Levels By Susan E. Harris can be purchased here
Full Details and purchase options for all reading and materials can be found here
OUR SPONSORS
SPONSOR OUR TEAM!!
GREENHAWK WINDSOR
SPONSOR OUR TEAM!!
As a volunteer run, non-profit organization, we would not be able to do what we do without the help of our amazing sponsors!!!
If you would like to sponsor our team, please connect with us HERE