Wayne-DuPage Hunt Pony Club

 Club Uprating Guidelines

These qualifiers are meant to enhance the uprating procedure for our members. The intent is to better prepare the candidate for a positive, enjoyable and safe educational             

experience.

Every candidate is encouraged to participate in activities that support the Standards of Proficiency at the level they hope to test at; i.e. riding in open spaces, eventing, foxhunting, horse trials, Hunters Pace, mini events.

Following these guidelines does not in any form guarantee moving up a proficiency level. A successful uprating is at the final discretion of the examiner.

D1

• Letter of Intent to Ratings Committee 4 weeks prior to scheduled rating date with check and Flow Chart
• Attend club sponsored rating preps and study sessions
• Be familiar with the Standards of Proficiency and prepared to perform at the desired level, supported by the Flow Chart
• Highly suggested: to be attending regular riding lessons outside pony club (be sure to include this on your Letter of Intent)
• Attend a club clinic and/or camp

D2

• Letter of Intent to Uprating Committee 4 weeks prior to scheduled uprating with check and Flow Chart
• Attend club sponsored rating preps and study sessions
• Be familiar with the Standards of Proficiency and prepared to perform at the desired level, supported by the Flow Chart
• Highly suggested: attending regular riding lessons outside pony club (be sure to include this on your Letter of Intent)
• Attend a club clinic and/or camp and/or regional rally
• Teaching requirement for this level: Volunteer 5 minutes of instruction at a club gathering
• Optional: Complete the Prep Guide and include with your Letter of Intent

D3

• Letter of Intent to Uprating Committee 4 weeks prior to scheduled uprating with check and Flow Chart
• Attend club sponsored rating preps and study sessions
• Be familiar with the Standards of Proficiency and prepared to perform at the desired level, supported by the Flow Chart
• Highly suggested: attending regular riding lessons outside pony club (be sure to include this on your Letter of Intent)
• Attend a club clinic and/or camp and/or regional rally
• Fulfill the teaching requirement for this level
• Complete the required Record Book

C1

• Letter of Intent to Uprating Committee 4 weeks prior to scheduled uprating accompanied by a check and the Flow Chart
• Attend club sponsored rating preps and study sessions
• Help with the D study sessions
• Be familiar with the Standards of Proficiency and prepared to perform at the desired level, supported by the Flow Chart
• Highly suggested: attending regular riding lessons outside pony club (be sure to include this on your Letter of Intent)
• Have attended a minimum of one (1) regional rally as a D before this rating
• Recommended: Attendance at a club and/or regional camp since the last uprating
• Attend a club and/or regional clinic
• Highly Recommended: Participation at a regional rally or an organized outing (eventing, foxhunting, horse trials, Hunters’ Pace, mini-event) since the last uprating
• Complete the required Record Book

C2

• Letter of Intent to Uprating Committee 4 weeks prior to scheduled uprating accompanied with a check and the Flow Chart
• Attend club sponsored rating preps and study sessions
• Help with the D study sessions; Obtain a letter from the D.C. stating same
• Be familiar with the Standards of Proficiency and prepared to perform at the desired level, supported by the Flow Chart
• Highly suggested: attending regular riding lessons outside pony club (be sure to include this on Letter of Intent)
• Recommended: Attendance at a club and/or regional camp since the last uprating
• Attend a club and/or regional clinic
• Highly recommended: Participation at a regional rally or at least one organized outing (eventing, foxhunting, horse trials, Hunter’s Pace, mini-event) since the last uprating
• Complete the required Record Book

C3

• Letter of Intent to the Uprating Committee 4 weeks prior to scheduled uprating date accompanied with check and Flow Chart
• Attend club sponsored rating preps and study sessions
• Help with D and C study sessions: Obtain a letter from the D.C. stating same
• Be familiar with the Standards of Proficiency and prepared to perform at the desired level, supported by the Flow Chart
• Highly suggested: attending regular riding lessons outside pony club (be sure to include this on your Letter of Intent)
• Recommended: Attendance at a club and/or regional camp since the last uprating
• Attend a club and/or regional clinic (regional clinic is required by region)
• Compete in at least one (1) regional rally as a C
• Complete the required Record Book