The examiner will look for gradual improvement so that by 'C' Level Test, the member has attained a reasonably independent seat and is able to apply aids correctly. Be reasonably secure in both rising and sitting trot without stirrups. Be able to jump a simple stadium course with control. Have the ability to demonstrate control and confidence in the open and over natural obstacles typical of an event course.
Candidate’s should be neat and tidy, wearing suitable boots to be around ponies. Stable Management
Discuss good and bad features of stables and pastures with an emphasis on safety, including the materials used, setup, and where appropriate, possible ways to improve the situation. While cleaning a stall, candidates will show good understanding in their choice of tools, appropriate for the bedding type and the removal of both solid waste and wet spots.
Discuss the feeding rules and ways they should be followed. Identify common grains/concentrates for the region and processing methods. Discuss the daily routine and ration for your own horse.
Discuss the principles of exercise vs. work and explain your plan to condition. Discuss proper warm-up exercises and cooling out procedures and why they are important.
Display an efficient routine and use of the complete kit.
Discuss care of the foot and conditions requiring shoeing or reshoeing while showing an understanding of the external structures of the foot. Discuss the benefits of shoeing a horse and going barefoot. Name the farrier’s tools and know how they are used.
Discuss pulse, temperature, respiration, signs of health, when to call the vet and what to tell them. Discuss the signs of a cold and laminitis; and the causes of colic. Identify and discuss the cause, care and simple treatment of minor injuries, thrush, abscess and mud fever/scratches.
Discuss the conformation of the candidate’s own horse with respect to its good and bad points, type and bone. Explain how to determine which is the lame leg and how to find the site of lameness (i.e. heat, pain, swelling).
Explain or demonstrate the correct adjustment, fit and care of the candidate’s own saddlery. Identify and fit a wide variety of nosebands, girths, and common items of tack. Demonstrate how to put on and remove a blanket.
Riding
Candidate’s should be neat and tidy, wearing suitable appropriate show riding attire, pale breeches, boots/chaps, gloves, show jacket, crest CPC pin (remove pin on xc portion). Will need the use of an approved XC vest when riding on XC.
Flat ride: Demonstrate a reasonably independent seat, correct application of the natural aids and understand how the artificial aids give support. Rising trot without stirrups, walk and trot on a loose rein. Ride a simple flat ride (as provided in the current TP) at the discretion of the examiners to demonstrate simple figures and transitions.
Demonstrate a secure half seat or two-point position over a simple gymnastic, showing control of pace and some planning.(maximum 2’3”) E.g. 9 foot placing rail to a small cross rail followed by one stride to a small vertical.
Demonstrate control and authority over a stadium course of at least 6 fences including both verticals and spreads (ascending oxers) and at least one change of direction. At least 1/3 of fences to be at maximum height of 2’9”. Confidence cantering fences should be demonstrated but trotting to change a wrong lead is permitted. Candidates should show good use of the ring to approach the fences.
Demonstrate authority, confidence and control over 3 to 4 simple cross country obstacles typical of pre-entry eventing (poles and tree trunks), maximum height and width 2’6”. Fences should be set in an open space over varied terrain (if possible) where candidates can show the ability to move forward and maintain a reasonable pace at trot and canter.