Pony Stars is our Junior Challenge Awards helping children 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.
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.
With four key groups, Pony Stars enables long-term progression with a range of activities that will develop knowledge, skills and self-confidence. In each group your child will work through sets of challenges that make up topics within set themes.
Find out more about Pony Stars on our website.
Information sessions
Before you get started with Pony Stars we recommend all BHS Accredited Professionals attend a virtual information and Q&A session to learn more about the product and how it can benefit your business.
A session lasts no longer than one hour, and are held via Microsoft Teams video call. It will provide all you need to know before you get you started. Click on any date below to book.
Information videos
Watch our short videos to help you get started with Pony Stars and information and tips for delivery:
- Introduction to Pony Stars
- Pony Stars: How the programme works – a guide for Centres and Coaches
- Pony Stars: Junior rider resources – a guide for Centres and Coaches
- Pony Stars: Coach resources – a guide for Centres and Coaches
- Pony Stars: Marketing and promotion - a guide for Centres and Coaches
- Helpful tips on delivering Pony Stars
Marketing Toolkit
Pony Stars Brand Guidelines are available to download here.
If you would like to receive our Pony Stars logo and creatives pack, please contact our education team on: education@bhs.org.uk
Download parent-friendly topic information and syllabus. Print off or add to your website: Shetland Striders, Dartmoor Dazzlers, Welshie Wizzers, Connemara Champs
General resources
- Coach Handbook
- Editable certificates
- Buy your packs: Exclusive web page - purchase your packs and other merchandise here
- Cloth badges: iron-on application instructions
Shetland Striders
Dartmoor Dazzlers
Welshie Wizzers
- Topics syllabus and guidance for coaches - Equine Explorer topics updated 02.12.2021
- Activity plans - Equine Explorer plans updated 02.12.2021
- Activity sheets
Connemara Champs
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