Partridge Riding Academy & Badge Levels

Each Partridge Riding Academy student has the exciting opportunity to participate in Bi-Annual Badge Day Testing which usually takes place in October and April. Badge Days are composed of riding and horsemanship sections. Riding skills appropriate for the level are practised during regular riding lessons. Horsemanship skills are developed during riding lessons as well as additional Horsemanship & Activity Days. Partridge Badge Days ensure that every Partridge Academy student obtains a solid base of equestrian knowledge while being challenged to further their skills and reach the next level. Participants that successfully complete their Badge Level are rewarded with a special “horse show style” ribbon that corresponds to the testing level as well as a written evaluation form. Pre-testing group activity days are organized prior to the testing to ensure each candidate is adequately prepared for their Badge Test.

Name of Program	Program Details	Riding Section Badge Requirements	Horsemanship Section Badge Requirements
Pre-Pony Garten	-Ages 2-3 -1/2 hour (15 min on pony/15 min off pony horsemanship lesson) -$25/lesson -scheduling is done per lesson (times/days do not need to stay the same)	o Demonstrate correct riding position (heels down, sit straight, look up, pinkie under) o Explain what “Halt” means o Explain how to ask a pony to “Halt” and how to walk o Explain one item a rider must always wear when mounted	o Demonstrate the correct usage and sequence of brushes (5 items in total) o Explain where the “Frog” is located o What is the piece of tack called that you sit on while riding? o Explain 2 safety rules in the stable
Pony Garten	-Ages 4-7 -1/2 hour (15 min on pony/15 min off pony horsemanship lesson) -$100/month - 1-2 children per lesson with one-on-one instructor to student ratio	o Demonstrate everything from Pre-Pony Garten o Explain what a transition is o Explain what rein you are on o Demonstrate a “Reverse” o Explain steering & demonstrate weaving o Demonstrate two point position at the halt and walk o Demonstrate a two point trot (straight line approx 25 steps) o Demonstrate the correct way for mounting and dismounting	o Demonstrate everything from Pre-Pony Garten o Name all the brushes/items for grooming o Name the pony’s “belt” o Name the piece of tack that you put your feet in when riding o Name the piece of tack that you hold onto while riding o Demonstrate proper leading of a pony o Explain what goes under a saddle (2 items) o Name 1 horse colour o Name 1 face & leg marking
Pony Pals	-Ages 6-11 -1/2 h (if rider’s level/scheduling requires private) up to 1 hour on pony riding lesson (if small group) -$160/month	Level 1 (Level 2 & beyond coming soon) o Demonstrate everything from Pre-Pony Garten and Pony Garten o Demonstrate a simple pattern of poles holding a two point position throughout the entire course at the walk and trot (walking in the corners)	Level 1 (Level 2 & beyond coming soon) o Demonstrate everything from Pre-Pony Garten and Pony Garten o Explain the reasons for the movements of each brush o Demonstrate putting on a saddle and girth without or with minimal assistance o Name 3 horse colours o Name 3 face markings o Name 3 leg markings
Ride Along	Ages 12 + -1/2 h (if rider’s level/scheduling requires private) up to 1 hour on pony riding lesson (if small group) -$160/month	o Same requirements as Pony Pals Level 1 o Level 2 & beyond coming soon!	o Same requirements as Pony Pals Level 1 o Level 2 & beyond coming soon!
Pony Mates Mini Camp	-Ages 7-11 -2 hours per day (45 min on pony riding lesson/1 ¼ hours Horsemanship activities) -Offered Oct 1^st through March 31^st -$225/month	o Same requirements as Pony Pals Level 1	o Same requirements as Pony Pals Level 1

**Please Note: Each “month” is comprised of 4 riding days & all fees are subject to HST**