C+ Certificate
Recommended age for C+ Certificate is 12 – 13 years and over

Candidates must hold C Certificate.

Maximum height for C+ Certificate fences is 80cm

This certificate was introduced to bridge the gap between the C and B Certificates This certificate is much harder than C and riders must show a good riding standard well on their way to B Cert. The rider must be able to ride their horse in a collected frame and know what is meant by being “on the bit” and how it is achieved and how the horses outline changes.  This certificate may be sat in two sections, Horse Management and Riding.  On obtaining a pass in both sections only then will the rider have his/her full C+ Certificate.

Riders will be assessed before being put forward for any part of this exam.

The objective is to gain a practical experience and knowledge of the care and conditioning of a horse at grass and become an active, all-round rider, with knowledge for the aids and ability to apply them effectively and to be able to ride over simple show jumping and cross-country fences at a trot or at a canter and to have a thorough knowledge of the Road Code as it applies to ridden horses and ride safely and sensibly on the roads or in the country.  Candidates must be capable of joining in with any suitable Pony Club activities.