Welcome to Pony Stars!
Pony Stars is the British Horse Society’s Junior Challenge Awards, helping under 12s to discover, develop and nurture their love for ponies and the outdoors. With over 100 topics for children to explore, Pony Stars will ignite a passion for ponies, build knowledge and cement friendships that will last a lifetime.
Pony Stars will cover topics such as grooming, welfare, mucking out and riding skills.
As part of the programme, each child will receive their very own My Challenge Book to log their achievements. As they progress through the various challenges there will be stickers, badges, and rosettes up for grabs too to keep them engaged and motivated.
There are four key groups, Shetland Striders, Dartmoor Dazzlers, Welshie Wizzers and Connemara Champs. This allows for long-term progression with a range of activities that will develop knowledge, skills, and self-confidence.
For more info see the BHS website: Pony Stars
£30 per session – a full course (1/2 term) must be booked at a time to allow badge progression.
Includes a free ‘My Challenge Book’ and draw string bag.
Thursday 5pm-6pm during term time (some schools may differ so please check dates when booking).
Click here to book.
Dartmoor Dazzlers are kind, reliable and gentle and will
enjoy having fun with their friends and socialising as they begin to be more adventurous. They are inquisitive and will enjoy taking on new challenges and learning more about the world around them.
They will try new things as they learn about how to look
after ponies and have a deeper understanding of animal welfare and
responsibility. Dartmoor Dazzlers will also be considerate to those around them
and how they can play their part in promoting kindness and respect at the yard
and everywhere else.
Dartmoor Dazzlers will work through topics within six themes which are:
Golden Groom:
Grooming
Anatomy 1
Leading Ponies
Feeding Ponies
Equine Explorer:
Trees and Plants
Navigation 1
Be Safe, Be Seen
Hacking
Junior Jockey:
Riding Skills 2
Riding Right
Arena Awareness
Saddle and Boots
Stable Hero:
On the Yard
Be Secure
Spring Clean
Work Smart
Pet Protector:
Pony Behaviours
Five Freedoms
Animal Champions
Pony Passport
Helping Hero:
Being Green
Equestrian Access Groups
Horse Incedents
Conversation