{"id":1167,"date":"2024-02-26T17:54:18","date_gmt":"2024-02-26T17:54:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/berkeley\/?page_id=1167"},"modified":"2026-05-11T16:05:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T15:05:32","slug":"tack-and-dress-code","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/berkeley\/tack-and-dress-code\/","title":{"rendered":"BHPC Tack & Turnout: what to wear"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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RALLIES<\/h5>\n

Green BHPC polo shirt with BHPC Sweatshirt or BHPC Jacket: with Pony Club Badge worn on the left lapel with any test felt achieved behind it. Hoods are not<\/strong> allowed whilst riding.<\/p>\n

Beige or Cream Jodhpurs: no other colours.<\/p>\n

Footwear: Black or brown standard riding or jodhpur boots with a fairly smooth, thin sole and a well-defined cut heel may be worn. Half Chaps: When worn must<\/strong> be the same colour as the footwear with no<\/strong> tassels or fringes.<\/p>\n

Gloves: It is recommended that gloves should be worn, preferably brown, blue or black. They are compulsory when riding dressage tests or taking Tests.<\/p>\n

Hair: in the interest of safety long hair must<\/strong> be secured appropriately with a hair net.<\/p>\n

Riding Hats: These must be worn with chinstraps correctly fitted and fastened at all times when mounted. All hats must have been checked by a PC Branch Official and display a pink hat tag<\/strong>. Any other hat worn is not covered by PC insurance. It is recommended that hats are renewed after any fall causing severe impact. Guidance on Hat standards: https:\/\/resources.pcuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Hat-Rule-1.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0Black or Navy Blue hat silks with no patterns or Pom Poms<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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HORSES & PONIES<\/u><\/h6>\n

All ponies & horses must<\/strong> be fully vaccinated to keep everyone safe.<\/p>\n

Tack should be CLEAN, PLAIN and in GOOD CONDITION. Leather Bridles and Saddles or PC Approved synthetic tack. Where synthetic stirrup leathers are used, it is recommended that they are used in conjunction with safety stirrups.<\/p>\n

Stirrups must be the correct size for the rider\u2019s boot with 7mm (\u00bc\u201d) clearance on either side of the boot. It is important to check regularly as children’s feet grow. Stirrup rule: https:\/\/resources.pcuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Stirrup-Rule.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

We recommend that a neck strap is worn.<\/p>\n

Bridles must be well fitted and must not<\/strong> have a diamant\u00e9 brow band.<\/p>\n

Numnahs: Horses and ponies should only wear black, brown, navy or white numnahs. The Berkeley Branch green saddle cloth is also allowed for rallies. (White must be used for competitions)<\/p>\n

Protective Leg Boots<\/u>\u00a0if used, should be black\/brown or white.<\/p>\n

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WHIPS<\/u><\/h6>\n

Schooling whips <\/strong>are allowed in Dressage rallies and some Dressage competitions. See Dressage & Eventing Rule Books for further details.<\/p>\n

Baton whips<\/strong> must be used for all<\/strong> Jumping and Working rallies and all<\/strong> Jumping competitions. Baton guidance:<\/p>\n