Standards & Certifications Clinics

The Standards and Certifications Clinic demonstrates the skills required for the D-1 through the C-2 Standards of Proficiency.

The presentation is geared towards instructors who teach Pony Club, leadership, members and parents,

as well as anyone who would like to be considered to be on the Local Level Examiners list.*


What You'll Learn

What’s the difference between a D2 and D3 rider? What is the Basic Balanced Position? What skills

set apart a C2 rider? Answers to these questions and more will be answered as all levels of riding

from D-A will be reviewed. Tips on how to conduct a test will also be included.


How to Prepare

Review the Standards of Proficiency and test sheets (print a copy to take notes on as well.) Those

involved in the testing process should also review the Local Level Examiners Handbook.


Resources

(you must be logged in to the USPC website to access)


Local Level Standards & Test Sheets

Local Level Examiner’s Handbook 2024 (D1-C2)

National Level SOP & Test Sheets

USPC Riding Test Expectation Terms


Virtual Clinic

Asia Thayer, current National Examiner and past Co-Chair of the USPC National Testing Committee,  presents an in-depth view of the standards, utilizing both verbal explanations and photo & video reviews.


This presentation is proprietary information belonging to USPC and is the intellectual property of the presenter. It is to be used for educational purposes by instructors, examiners, members and parents.  Only those given access by the Regional Instructional Coordinator or the Regional Supervisor are permitted to view the presentation.


Once your request is received you will be added to a
Google Group to access the video presentation.


Register to View the Presentation

Video Companion Document




* If you are interested in becoming a Local Level Examiner, please contact the Regional Instructional Coordinator for more information.