The objectives of the K Certificate is to widen the candidate's experience in various aspects of horsemastership and to become an active, efficient and thoughtful rider.

• Minimum Age : 14 years
  
• Pre Requisites : D Certificate and C Certificate

The K  Certificate differs from the previous with the introduction of Practical Tests and Optional Subjects. The candidate must choose seven of the following subjects in which to become proficient The subjects are divided into three sections and the candidate must choose two from each of the sections and one additional subject from any of the sections. All work must be recorded on Work Certificates and these must be submitted to the Examining body.(Work Certificates are available from your Zone Rep)

Section A	Section B	Section C
Show Jumping Cross Country Riding Riding at a given pace Give a show of agility with the horse Tent pegging Stock Work Polo or Polocrosse Dressage Hunting	Knots Course Design for Show Jumping Course Design for Cross Country Leather work Clipping Shoeing Lungeing	Endurance riding Track work Harness and Driving of a Harness Horse Breaking In Mare and Foal Showing First Aid Community work Any youth oriented activity

In addition to Work Certificates, the candidate will also be examined on riding ability, horse care and horsemanship to a greater extent than in the previous certificates. The written exam will take approximately 45 minutes and the candidate must have a mark of at least 65% to pass.