Achievement Badges 2016 Session Achievement Comments Date Venue

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1 1 Points of the Horse To know the points 5pm - 7pm Whistley Yard, of the Horse and Thurs 2 June Whistley Road, recognise colours (half term ) Potterne and markings Saddlery To be able to name the parts of and be able to put on a snaffle bridle. To know about the care and cleaning of tack. To be able to identify common bits, eggbutt, loose ring snaffle, pelham, french link, kimblewick, cheek snaffle 2 Fundraising To understand the need for fundraising To be able to name a variety of recognised equine and animal welfare charities To asset with the organisation of and participate in a fundraising event for a recognised charity (such as the Pony Club). We are therefore planning on running a second hand Tack Sale will get the children to help plan the event - make posters, and then come up with fundraising ideas - children will be split into teams, with a prize for the team who can raise the most money. PLAN Fri 8 July 7pm pm HOLD SALE Fri 9 Sept

2 3 Handling and Friday 17 June Grooming 7pm to 8.30pm To be able to name and use stable tools, to muck out and talk about the different types of bedding. Abbotsball Farm, Worton Road, Potterne Mucking Out To be able to name and use stable tools, to muck out and to talk about the different types of bedding. 4 Perfect Paddocks Fencing, water supply, shelter. Sat 16 July 4pm - 6pm BBQ after the session, 2.50 per head for adults Whistley Yard Whistley Road Potterne Poisonous Plants To be able to identify poisionous plants in the Manual of Horsemanship /Keeping a Pony at Grass. Wild flowers To be able to identify 12 wild flowers.

3 5 Security Awareness To be aware of the security issues relating to keeping horses. Fri 17 or Sat 18 September, date tbc To be able to identify the methods that can be used to reduce the theft of horses and equipment. To be able to identify safety and security dangers in the yard. To be able to talk about crime prevention methods. Pony Club These days are recommended for children 8-12 years who are aiming to do their D, D+ and C Tests. Important: Numbers are limited and children will be accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis. Registration by only to mandy.arnoldat33@tiscali.co.uk Achievement Badge Days are run by a sub-committee consisting of Mandy Arnold Mob: Vicky Candy Mob: Lisa Harding Mob: Note the Mini Achievement Badge Days will be conducted throughout the year for children 5-7 years. Information in relation to these days can be sought from Elaine on Furby Refreshments/Facilities: Children Squash and biscuits will be provided.

4 We are reliant on good weather to hold these badge days as we don't There are limited toilet facilities so please try to go before you get to the venue. Parking Parking is limited so if you can share lifts with friends that would be helpful. Health & Safety Children attend these days at their parent s risk. Payment Please pay on the day cash only. Late cancellations may have to be paid for if the space cannot be filled.

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