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Dress Code

Smart turnout  of both pony and riders is expected at rallies. Tweed or black/navy jackets, cream or beige jodhpurs with white shirt and pony club tie and badge. Boots black or brown with no sparkle or bling of any kind. Long hair must be tied back and in a hair net for safety at all times. Hats should be tagged ideally at the first rally attended to ensure that they comply with current regulations. Body protectors must be worn for XC and no hats with a fixed peak are allowed for XC. Tack must be clean, no sparkle or bling and ponies clean and plaited. Saddlecloths should be plain and black, brown, navy or white.

Dress codes for other activities will be slightly more relaxed, but it is always expected that ponies and riders are smart and tidy. Please consult the individuals running these for alternative guidance.

GG Gear

The website GG gear carries stock of Badsworth Branded sweatshirts, jackets, and saddle cloths which members may like to purchase but there is no expectation or obligation to do so and certainly not immediately. Visit https://www.gggear.co.uk/badsworth-hunt-pc to see whats available and prices.

We also have a separate Facebook Page for members to sell their preloved horsy items and clothing as well as on occasion holding a bit of a ‘Bring and Buy’ table top sale at some rallies. Apply to join our closed Facebook page ‘Preloved Equestrian Items for Badsworth Hunt PC Members’

Horse-Events All Pony Club rallies are scheduled through Horse-Events at https://www.horse-events.co.uk/pony-club-rallies. It’s advisable to create an account if you haven’t already and add your rider and horse details to your profile. This will streamline the process for entering rallies and Pony Club events. Make sure to have your membership and pony passport details on hand to complete the required information. Once done, it will be easier for all future entries.

Pony Club Rules and Policies

To keep everyone safe and uphold fair sportsmanship it is important to have Rules and Policies for competition and to support Official decision making. We encourage everyone to familiarise themselves with the Rules and the Pony Club Policies. Login into the Resource Hub to find out more.

Parents’ Information

Volunteers and Officials all work together to offer a wealth of opportunities to Members. Parents and Guardians also play a vital role, discover more in the Resource Hub.

Members Insurance

Every Member receives insurance cover from Howden Insurance Brokers Ltd, to protect Members whilst taking part in Pony Club and other equestrian activities. You will find information below about the insurance cover and it is strongly recommended that Parents, Guardians and Members review the information regarding the insurance policy provided.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and The Pony Club take Safeguarding very seriously. The Safeguarding Policy signposts a range of documents, provides guidance and key contacts to support those who may have concerns about a vulnerable child, young person or adult. The Branch Safeguarding Officer is available to discuss immediate concerns and you can visit the Resource Hub to find all the relevant documents.