At all Pony Club events, our branch prides itself on the turnout of both members and horses/ponies.

It is not necessary to have the latest new riding equipment and clothing, but we ask members to present themselves and their ponies clean and tidy for the activity they are doing.

For competitions, please check the relevant Pony Club Sport Rule Book.

Rider

• Tagged (PINK) Riding Hat/Jockey Skull Cap
• Body protector (blue/black label 2018) for XC jumping
• Jodphurs (plain beige, navy or black for rallies and tests)
• Plain white shirt with collar and Pony Club tie
• Pony Club sweatshirt or navy blue plain sweatshirt (no hoodies for safety reasons)
• Hacking/show jacket (for rallies and tests) with Pony Club badge & test felt
• Plain blue or black hat silk
• Plain chaps same colour/material as riding boots
• Gloves
• Long hair must be tied back and in a hairnet

Yellow Hat Tag: for any member who wishes to wear spurs at any Pony Club event. To gain a yellow hat tag, members must have passed Pony Club C+ Test or above or The Spurs Test.

The wearing of any sort of jewellery when handling or riding a horse/pony is not recommended and if done at any Pony Club activity, is done at the risk of the member/their parent/guardian.  However to stop any risk of injury, necklaces and bracelets (other than medical ones) must be removed, as must larger or more pendulous pieces of jewellery.  A wristwatch, a wedding ring, a stock pin worn horizontally or a tie clip are permitted. It is recommended that stock pins are removed for cross country.

Horse/pony

• All tack must be clean, in a good state of repair, properly fitted and suitable for purpose.
• Plain numnahs/saddle cloths – navy, black, white or brown
• Stirrups should be of the correct size to suit the rider’s boots. They must have 7mm (¼”) clearance on either side of the boot.
• Humane girths are not permitted, whether during training or competition. A humane girth is described as having non-independent straps that will loosen if one of the straps was to break.

Unmounted Rallies

• Tidily dressed in trousers, Pony Club sweatshirt or other top, coat if it is cold or wet, sensible footwear.
• Riding hat and gloves will be needed if leading/loading ponies.
• Notebook and pen may be useful.