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
Shetland Striders:
Shetland Striders are courageous and bold; just like Shetland ponies themselves. They will try anything and enjoy getting hands-on and can turn their hand (or hoof) to almost anything.
They will work towards badges that will develop their passion for caring for all animals, wildlife, people and the environment. Shetland Striders will develop core skills like handling ponies
and riding through regular lessons which build confidence and commitment.
Shetland Striders will work through topics within six themes which can be completed in any order to suit their individual preferences:
£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.
Golden Groom:
Breeds
Colours and Markings
Handling Ponies
Pony or Horse?
Equine Explorer:
Countryside
Farm Animals
Be Nice, Say Hi
Explore
Junior Jockey:
My Riding Kit
Getting On
Dismount
Riding Skills 1
Stable Star:
Kindness
Your Smart
Stay Safe
What to Wear
Pet Protector:
Animal Lover
Pet Care
Animal Welfare
Pony or Horse?
Helping Hero:
Grow Your Own
Clean Up
First Aid 1
Feed the Birds