Out and About
The Fox & the Hound
Bits and Pieces
Rally Rules
Horse Behavior
100
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?
100
A young fox or coyote.
What is a cub?
100
The simplest bit and the type most commonly used in Pony Club riding.
What is a snaffle bit?
100
The Rally Organizer and the Appeal Committee.
Who are some rally officials?
100
It is a horse's natural instinct to keep it safe.
What is flight (running away)?
200
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?
200
What you shout loudly when anyone sees the quarry.
What is "Tally ho"?
200
high port bits, long shank bits, gag bits, twisted wire bits, chain link bits
What are some bits D pony clubbers should NOT use?
200
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.
Who is your Team Captain?
200
A horse with ears pinned flat back is showing this.
What are anger, resistance, aggression, or pain?
300
Examples are logs, tree roots, water, shallow ditches
What are some natural obstacles?
300
A term used to describe the red or scarlet hunt coat.
What are pinks (or pink coats)?
300
It is used to change a pelham bit into a single rein bit.
What is a bit converter?
300
Your medical armband, your pony club pin, safe footwear for the barn, an approved helmet when mounted
What are required things to wear at any Rally?
300
A term to describe a horse that does not want to leave his horse buddies and will put up a fuss.
What is herd bound?
400
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?
400
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?
400
It is a chain always used with a Pelham bit and it lies under the pony's chin.
What is a curb chain?
400
Stallions, horses 1-4 years old, horses with dangerous habits like biting/rearing/kicking
What are unsuitable pony club mounts?
400
The term used when a horse jumps and runs when seeing a scary object or situation.
What is to spook?
500
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?
500
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?
500
A particular kind of Kimberwicke bit with two slots in which the reins can be fastened.
What is an Uxeter Kimberwicke bit?
500
An essential thing 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?
500
Dozing while standing, Sternal-recumbent, Lateral-recumbent
What are horse sleep positions?