Introduction of the HB Certification
Introduction of the HB Certification
Begin your journey to the HB
With Mandy Biles
Introduction of the HB Certification
Welcome and Congratulations
Welcome to class
Congratulations for belonging to Pony
Club
Congratulations on making the decision to
get on track to the HB
Instructor Introduction
Instructor Introduction
View At The Fence
Where are you on the HB journey?
HB Candidate Responsibilities
Become educated toward the HB knowledge.
Plan your own preparation program.
Make opportunities for yourself.
Stay motivated.
Stay organized.
Be a role model.
HB Candidate Responsibilities
Become educated toward the HB knowledge.
Plan your own preparation program.
Make opportunities for yourself.
Stay motivated.
Stay organized.
Be a role model.
Become Educated Toward HB
Not your clubs responsibility; it is your responsibility to now share with your club.
Attend regional prep clinics and join your region’s junior board.
Go to Quiz!
Attend the USPC Annual Meeting.
This course and the courses following it.
Become Educated Toward HB
Not your clubs responsibility; it is your responsibility to now share with your club.
Attend regional prep clinics and join your region’s junior board. Required meetings!
Go to Quiz!
Attend the USPC Annual Meeting.
This course and the courses following it.
Become Educated Toward HB
Not your clubs responsibility; it is your responsibility to now share with your club.
Attend regional prep clinics and join your region’s junior board.
Go to Quiz! March 8th.
Attend the USPC Annual Meeting.
This course and the courses following it.
Become Educated Toward HB
Not your clubs responsibility; it is your responsibility to now share with your club.
Attend regional prep clinics and join your region’s junior board.
Go to Quiz!
Attend the USPC Annual Meeting. January 23-26.
This course and the courses following it.
Become Educated Toward HB
Not your clubs responsibility; it is your responsibility to now share with your club.
Attend regional prep clinics and join your region’s junior board.
Go to Quiz!
Attend the USPC Annual Meeting.
This course and the courses following it.
HB Candidate Responsibilities
Become educated toward the HB knowledge.
Plan your own preparation program.
Make opportunities for yourself.
Stay motivated.
Stay organized.
Be a role model.
Plan Your Own Preparation Program
Be a leader; find leadership opportunities.
Make your own prep guide that will become
your study guide.
Make something similar to a conditioning
schedule for yourself and your studies.
Just get to it and go do it!
Plan Your Own Preparation Program
Be a leader; find leadership opportunities.
Make your own prep guide that will
become your study guide.
Make something similar to a conditioning
schedule for yourself and your studies.
Just get to it and go do it!
Plan Your Own Preparation Program
Be a leader; find leadership opportunities.
Make your own prep guide that will become
your study guide.
Make something similar to a conditioning
schedule for yourself and your studies.
Just get to it and go do it!
Your Conditioning Schedule
Plan Your Own Preparation Program
Be a leader; find leadership opportunities.
Make your own prep guide that will
become your study guide.
Make something similar to a conditioning
schedule for yourself and your studies.
Just get to it and go do it!
HB Candidate Responsibilities
Become educated toward the HB knowledge.
Plan your own preparation program.
Make opportunities for yourself.
Stay motivated.
Stay organized.
Be a role model.
HB Candidate Responsibilities
Become educated toward the HB knowledge.
Plan your own preparation program.
Make opportunities for yourself.
Stay motivated.
Stay organized.
Be a role model.
HB Candidate Responsibilities
Become educated toward the HB knowledge.
Plan your own preparation program.
Make opportunities for yourself.
Stay motivated.
Stay organized.
Be a role model.
HB Candidate Responsibilities
Become educated toward the HB knowledge.
Plan your own preparation program.
Make opportunities for yourself.
Stay motivated.
Stay organized.
Be a role model.
Pony Club Pin Pledge
Coaching Professionals
Go 2 Goals
http://www.cadence-incorporated.com/go-
2-goals-mastermind/
Q&A session February 6 for a March start
Jennifer Verharen, a graduate A and NE
Feedback From Recent HB’s
One on one horse management sessions
Eligibility
Be a USPC member in good standing.
Have been to a mounted rally.
Be a C2 (C2 HM).
Be 13 years of age as of January 1st.
Submit a complete and processed application at least 12 weeks prior to test.
Eligibility
Be a USPC member in good standing.
Have been to a mounted rally.
Be a C2 (C2 HM).
Be 13 years of age as of January 1st.
Submit a complete and processed application at least 12 weeks prior to test.
Eligibility
Be a USPC member in good standing.
Have been to a mounted rally.
Be a C2 (C2 HM).
Be 13 years of age as of January 1st.
Submit a complete and processed application at least 12 weeks prior to test.
Eligibility
Be a USPC member in good standing.
Have been to a mounted rally.
Be a C2 (C2 HM).
Be 13 years of age as of January 1st.
Submit a complete and processed application at least 12 weeks prior to test.
Eligibility
Be a USPC member in good standing.
Have been to a mounted rally.
Be a C2 (C2 HM).
Be 13 years of age as of January 1st.
Submit a complete and processed application at least 12 weeks prior to test.
Eligibility
Be a USPC member in good standing.
Have been to a mounted rally.
Be a C2 (C2 HM).
Be 13 years of age as of January 1st.
Submit a complete and processed application at least 12 weeks prior to test. (New for 2014)
HB Application
HB Application
HB Application
Chart of Learning
Horse Management
Only
C-2 HM
Horse Management
Only H-B
Horse Management
Only
H-HM
•Traditional
•Dressage
•Hunter Seat
C2 Riding
If taken before C3
riding H-B
C-3 riding taken
before H-B C+
Once C-3 and H-B are both done
C3
Eligibility
Be a USPC member in good standing.
Have been to a mounted rally.
Be a C2 (C2 HM).
Be 13 years of age as of January 1st.
Submit a complete and processed application at least 12 weeks prior to test.
Organize An HM Notebook Standards
Prep Guide
Tack
Conditioning
Nutrition
Stable Management
Travel Safety
Record Book
Conformation and Lameness
Veterinary Care
Teaching
Foot and Shoeing
Land Conservation
Bandaging*
Longeing*
The HB Cards
HB Cards
HB Cards
HB Cards
Wrapping up the Start
Horse Management Notebook Organized
HB Cards
Pony Club Website Login
Introduction of the HB Certification
Introduction of the HB Certification
Easing Into Reality
Gain Experience
Depth of Knowledge
Brown = Felt Pony Club Pin
Backing Color for HB Members
Practical Portions
Get out there and become aware!
Tell others what you are studying.
Go to barns, events, tack stores…
Books
www.ponyclub.org/?page=readinglist
Quiz Reference Study List (Handout)
Other Helpful Sites
AllHorseTalk.com
TheHorse.com
StableManagement.com
Your Regions Website http://www.northwest.ponyclub.org and MidCalPonyClub.org
Beware and be aware!
AllHorseTalk.com Site
AllHorseTalk.com Site
AllHorseTalk.com Site
AllHorseTalk.com Site
AllHorseTalk.com
Thanks Bunny!
Sign up for your account.
TheHorse.com
TheHorse.com
TheHorse.com
Summarizing Links
AllHorseTalk.com
TheHorse.com
StableManagement.com
MidCalPonyClub.org
Quizlet.com
Share yours
Like HB Horse Management on facebook.
www.facebook.com/HBHorseManagment
Get useful resources, articles and links.
Share with the page your findings so
others can learn too.
Summarizing Links
AllHorseTalk.com
TheHorse.com
StableManagement.com
MidCalPonyClub.org
Quizlet.com
Share yours at the end of the course.
Read
USPC Site Tour
USPC Site Tour
USPC Site Tour
The Many Faces of the Standards
Standards of Proficiency
Test Sheet
Check Off
Depth of Knowledge
Prep Guide
Standards of Proficiency
The Test Sheet
Check Off
Prep Guide
Becomes your study guide.
Your own (or)
MidCal Region:
http://midcalponyclub.org/images/files/Stu
dy-Guides/Study%20Guide%20HB.pdf
(this is based on 2006 SOP’s)
HB Expectations
Candidates should be competent while demonstrating
sound judgment and maturity in the continuing care of their
mounts and equipment.
Candidates should understand reasons for their decisions,
knowing when to seek assistance, if necessary.
They must show, through discussion and demonstration,
knowledge of veterinary care and teaching principles.
Candidates should have the ability to explain stable and
veterinary routines to D-level Pony Club members.
Attire At The Certification Be in safe working attire Polo Shirt
Khaki Pants
Belt
Polished Boots
Pony Club Pin
Medical Armband
Extras
Presentation Process
Candidate should demonstrate effective presentation and control while standing facing and slightly to the side of, rather than directly in front of, the mount.
The candidate will hold the reins, one in each hand, close to the bit.
Thumbs should not be hooked into bit rings.
Belongings To Bring
Veterinary Thermometer
Record Book
Conditioning and Feeding Schedule
Teaching Log with DC Letter and Plans
Props for Your Horse Management Lesson
Land Conservation DC Letter and Project
A Watch and / or Timer
A Typical Test Schedule
A Typical Test Schedule
A Typical Test Schedule
Practicality Summed Up
Prep Guide
Standards of Proficiency
Test Sheet
Depth of Knowledge
Check List
Get to it and just go do it!
Get To It and Just Go Do It
Plan your study projects and actions
Be a leader
Go try the things expected of you
Get your list checked off
Introduction of the HB Certification
Introduction of the HB Certification
Begin your journey to the HB
Quiz Questions Answered in the
A Pony Club Course by Mandy Biles
Quiz
How many sections can be re-tested in the
HB?
Quiz
Which two horse management topics are
not tested at the HB?
Quiz
Do you need to bring a thermometer or will
a thermometer be given to you at the HB
certification test?
Quiz
When is the deadline for your application
to be processed by the National Office?
Quiz
Does a candidate bring their own horse to
the HB test?
Quiz
In order to apply for the HB does an
applicant have to have taken a basic First
Aid certificate course?
Quiz
How should one dress at the HB
certification testing?
Quiz
Will a written test be given at the HB?
Quiz
If a candidate is allowed a re-test of
certain sections, when does this re-test
need to be performed by?
Quiz
The HB certification is facilitated by your
local club, the region or on a national
basis?
Quiz
In which order is the HB and C3
certificates awarded?
Quiz
Do you have to have been to a rally in
order to be considered for the HB?
Quiz
What color felt backing represents the
HB?
Introduction of the HB Certification
How Did You Do?
How did I do?
A D and C candidates testing results are
an evaluation of the club program D
through C2.
An HB candidates testing results are an
evaluation of their own program.
Clear, Concise and Correct with Confidence
“Clear, concise and correct with
confidence.”
Aim for this as you study and practice.
Deliver your knowledge to examiners and
students in this fashion.
Audio Matching Video
Be and Stay Positive
Ask Questions
Your Course
Get out what you put in.
Participate.
Pony Club Mission
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc.
develops character, leadership, confidence
and a sense of community in youth
through a program that teaches the care of
horses and ponies, riding and mounted
sports.
Pony Club Core Values
H
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Pony Club Pledge “As a member of the United States Pony Club, I stand for the best in sportsmanship as well as in horsemanship.
I shall compete for the enjoyment of the game well played and take winning or losing in stride, remembering that without good manners and good temper, sport loses its cause for being.
I shall endeavor to maintain the best tradition of the ancient and noble skill of horsemanship, always treating my horse with consideration due a partner.”
In Conclusion
Horse Management Binder
Prep Guide
All SOP’s
HB Test Sheet
HB Check List
Login
Plan of Action
Coming Up In the Next Sessions
Teaching
Land Conservation
Record Book
Conditioning
Need to review your answers.
Breathe!
Thanks!
Write this course down in your Record
Book as an activity.
Teaching is next.
Review this introductory part of the course.
Introduction of the HB Certification