Ranks in FR are centered around your involvement with the family, whether it's through events, social media or just generally hanging out. We like to use ranks despite being a family club because it is just a nice thing to reward the people who make FR what it is and help out around it. Here are the ranks that we use:
Novice
This rank is rarely used, but it is for people who have become inactive without a reason. When someone gets put to this rank, removal will be considered.
Stable girl
This rank is for people with a reason to be inactive. If you are going to go inactive let Li (Lisa Silentland) know!
Member
The member rank is for newly added members or for members who do not involve themselves with the club.
Trainee
Trainee is the rank for most active, involved, members
Experienced rider
At a time, we'll have up to 11 experienced riders and we'll review them regularly. It's for the current most active and involved members and so it easier to get than champion, but also easier to lose.
Champion
Champions are old, close, family members. They may not be ultra active any more (although some are and for the rank basic activity is required) but they are old family. There are 11 and we will only change champion is someone leaves, is removed or becomes really inactive.
Riding instructor
At any time in the club there will be 6 riding instructors. These 6 are very active members who work hard towards the club and often have been with us a fair while. Riding instructors get a special saddle.
Leader
These three all take a role in leading the club. From events, to decisions, they are there to help and feel free to contact any of them via SSO mail. They are basically the big sisters of the club! Leaders get a special saddle. Our three current leaders are Louisa Bluepie, Paige Waterfall and Caitlin Lightlake.