Out and About
When riding this terrain, your pony needs to stretch his neck and his back, so you must lean forward in a half-seat or jumping position.
What is uphill?
A young fox or coyote.
What is a cub?
The simplest bit and the type most commonly used in Pony Club riding.
What is a snaffle bit?
The Rally Organizer and the Appeal Committee, Chief Horse Management Judge, Assistant Chief Horse Management Judges, Scorekeeper
Name two rally officials?
In a group, ride in single file on the right side. Stay well off the pavement, on the shoulder.
How do you ride on a road?
What you shout loudly when anyone sees the quarry.
What is "Tally ho"?
high port bits, long shank bits, gag bits, twisted wire bits, chain link bits
What are two bits D pony clubbers should NOT use?
The member on your team that must sign off on the scores for each phase. If you have a protest, she is the one to deliver it.
Name a job the Team Captain does?
Examples are logs, tree roots, water, shallow ditches
What are some natural obstacles?
A term used to describe the red or scarlet hunt coat.
What are pinks (or pink coats)?
It is used to change a pelham bit into a single rein bit.
What is a bit converter?
Your medical armband, your pony club pin, safe footwear for the barn, an approved helmet when mounted
What are four required things to wear at any Rally?
These people appreciate polite riders who thank them and greet them with pleasant smiles and waves. Without them, we would not have a place to ride.
Who are landowners?
The term for a hunt where the hounds follow a simulated scent of a fox, instead of a live fox.
What is a drag hunt?
Stallions, horses 1-4 years old, horses with dangerous habits like biting/rearing/kicking
What are unsuitable pony club mounts?
Riding your pony on someone's lawn, riding through the middle of a field, bringing your dog along and having him chase livestock, jumping obstacles without permission, littering, breaking fence rails and not saying anything
What are things you should NOT do when riding out and about?
A traditional drink enjoyed before a hunt. Often it is port or sherry wine for adults and juice for youth.
What is a stirrup cup?
A particular kind of Kimberwicke bit with two slots in which the reins can be fastened.
What is an Uxeter Kimberwicke bit?
An essential tools to bring to any Rally. It contains: - Hammer - Nails - Screwdriver - Pliers - Jack Knife (capable of cutting through rope) - Leather Punch - Thumb Tacks - Duct Tape - Two Pony Club Pins
What is a Utility Kit? Give 5 examples of items in the Utility Kit.