MIDDLE CALIFORNIA REGION

UNITED STATES PONY CLUBS, INC.

USPC Standards of Proficiency

The USPC Standards of Proficiency provide a core curriculum for individualized instruction.  The Standards describe a clear progression of skills in riding and Horse Management.  The Standards also provide opportunities for goal setting, as members are encouraged to proceed through those skills at a pace that is comfortable for them.

Clubs use the Standards of Proficiency as a plan for instruction programs. Therefore, rating tests are an evaluation of the members' progress through the rating levels.  At the same time, USPC stresses that the rating tests should be a positive educational experience. Ratings are designed to encourage the candidate to "show and tell" what he or she knows.
 

Riding is a hobby, something to do for fun! Ratings are given in an effort to recognize achievement and encourage USPC members to gain confidence, independence and good safety habits while working with mounts. Goal setting, teaching and testing are good ways to accomplish this purpose.
 

The Standards of Proficiency describe the specific requirements for each level. A USPC member is ready for a rating test if he or she is able to perform the requirements for that level in a supervised teaching situation. After passing a test, a member may or may not be ready to attempt skills required at the next rating level. If not, he or she continues to receive instruction appropriate to the earlier level until a greater degree of proficiency is achieved. 

You can access the USPC Standards, Flowcharts and Test Sheets for each rating level by clicking on these links.

USPC Standards

• Traditional Eventing Standard (C3, B & A)

• Dressage Specialty Standard (C3, B, & A)

• Show Jumping Specialty Standard (C3, B, & A)

• HA Standard 

• HB Standard

• C1 & C2 Standard

• D Standard

USPC Flow Charts (Revised 1/07)

• Traditional Eventing A Flowchart

• Dressage A Flowchart

• Show Jumping A Flowchart

• HA Flowchart

• Traditional Eventing B Flowchart

• Dressage B Flowchart

• Show Jumping B Flowchart

• Traditional Eventing C3 Flowchart

• Dressage C3 Flowchart

• Show Jumping C3 Flowchart

• HB Flowchart

• C2 Flowchart

• C1 Flowchart

• D3 Flowchart

• D2 Flowchart

• D1 Flowchart

USPC Test Sheets (Revised 1/07)

• Traditional Eventing A Test Sheet

• Dressage A Test Sheet

• Show Jumping A Test Sheet

• HA Test Sheet 

• Traditional Eventing B Test Sheet

• Dressage B Test Sheet

• Show Jumping B Test Sheet

• Traditional Eventing C3 Test Sheet

• Dressage C3 Test Sheet

• Show Jumping C3 Test Sheet

• HB Test Sheet

• C2 Test Sheet 

• C1 Test Sheet 

• D3 Test Sheet

• D2 Test Sheet

• D1 Test Sheet

To view a navigational chart of the Specialty Ratings, click here