Other Achievements

Bird Watching BadgeBird Watching

To be able to identify the following: Robin, Blackbird, Great-tit, Blue-tit, Chaffinch, Magpie, Wood Pigeon, Jay, Mallard, Mute Swan, Wren & Kingfisher.

Butterflies & Moths BadgeButterflies & Moths

To be able to identify popular species of butterflies, recognise the difference between butterflies and moths and understand their life cycle.

Farming BadgeFarming

To be able to identify most commonly grown crops, i.e. Wheat, Barley, Oats, Oilseed Rape, Peas, Potatoes and Turnips. To be able to talk about harvesting the same and to have a basic knowledge of making hay/silage. To be able to identify three different breeds of cattle and sheep.

Fire Marshal BadgeFire Marshal

To be aware of danger and your own safety. To have knowledge of how a fire is started and ways to prevent it. To have knowledge of what action is to be taken in the event of a fire. To be aware of fire fighting equipment, and how to use it. To know why some types of fire extinguishers should not be used on certain types of fires.

First Aid (Human) BadgeFirst Aid (Human)

To be able to treat minor wounds and injuries and to know basic signs of serious conditions and injuries and to know how to get adult help in case of an accident.

Flags of Equestrian Nations BadgeFlags of Equestrian Nations

To have knowledge of eight equestrian nations, their Capitals and flags, competing in the various disciplines.

Fundraising BadgeFundraising

To understand the need for fundraising, be able to name a variety of recognised equine and animal welfare charities and assist with the organisation of and participate in a fundraising event for a recognised charity – this could be your Branch or Centre of The Pony Club.

Knots BadgeKnots

To be able to identify and tie 6 recognised knots from a selection

Map Reading BadgeMap Reading

To be able to follow a route on an Ordnance Survey Map and to point out features marked on same i.e. railway, church, bridleway, footpath, quarry etc.

Poisonous Plants BadgePoisonous Plants

To be able to identify poisonous plants as listed in the Manual of Horsemastership.

Public Speaking BadgePublic Speaking

Giving a two-minute talk on any one of the achievement badges. The badge is designed to help aid candidates to speak clearly for Pony Club tests.

Stargazer BadgeStargazer

To be able to identify 6 different stars/planets/group of stars

Trees BadgeTrees

To be able to identify the following: Oak, Ash, Beech, Sycamore, Lime, Holly, Yew, Horse Chestnut, Sweet Chestnut, Birch, Hazel and Larch.

Wild Flowers BadgeWild Flowers

To be able to identify the following: Buttercup, Daisy, Foxglove, Bluebell, Cowslip, Dandelion, Primrose, Forget-me-not, Red/White Campion, Snowdrop, Poppy and Clover.

Wildlife BadgeWildlife

To be able to identify the following: Badger, Fox, Hare, Mole, Otter, Rabbit, Stoat, Weasel, Red/Grey Squirrel, Red/Fallow/Roe Deer.

Working Dogs BadgeWorking Dogs

To be able to identify any twelve breeds of working dogs and describe in which sphere they are traditionally used.