All of Pat Parelli's seven games of Natural Horse·Man·Ship

Broke to walk, trot, canter under tack, and understand their leads

Understand lateral movement and backing up

Hack out cross country alone and in groups

Can pony or be ponied (including jumping logs, stone walls, & coups)

Have been ridden bare-back in a rope halter

Actively participated in horseshows

Ridden extensively by children

Desensitized to children's behavior   

Cross water

Open and close gates

Tie to the trailer

Stand in cross ties

Load on any trailer

Stand for Farrier

Clipper friendly

Dog & cat friendly

Yearlings and two-year olds show on the line and attend schooling shows as spectators only.

Three-year olds show on the line as well as being ridden on the flat in such divisions as Pleasure and Young Ponies Under Saddle. This class is open to VPBA ponies four years of age and younger; and must be ridden by a junior.  (Jump training continues at home.)

Four-year olds continue to compete in the Young Ponies Under Saddle as well as in the Virginia Bred Performance Division consisting of a hack and model, and two jumping classes.

Five-year olds are ready to show in the Green Division, with three prior years of horse showing.

Six-year olds fully ready to be competitive in all pony divisions.