{"id":2031,"date":"2026-02-07T21:28:39","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T21:28:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/chipping\/?page_id=2031"},"modified":"2026-02-21T22:44:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T22:44:45","slug":"what-to-wear","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/chipping\/what-to-wear\/","title":{"rendered":"What to wear"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 pt-5\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.pcuk.org\/the_spurs_test_guidelines\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\r\n<section class=\"content-left-right py-5\">\r\n    <div class=\"container py-md-4\">\r\n                <div class=\"row align-items-center\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n                <div class=\"content-image\">\r\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/chipping\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2026\/02\/stable-management.jpeg2_.jpeg\" class=\"card-img-mobile\" alt=\"\"\/>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n                <div class=\"content-description-right\">\r\n                    <p><strong>What should I wear at a rally?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When mounted at rallies members should wear:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pony Club sweatshirt<\/li>\n<li>Pony Club Tie<\/li>\n<li>Pony Club Badge<\/li>\n<li>Plain light coloured jodhpurs<\/li>\n<li>Suitable plain coloured shirt<\/li>\n<li>Coat without a hood &#8211; it may be cold<\/li>\n<li>Standard riding or jodhpur boots<\/li>\n<li>Any body piercings should be removed before riding<\/li>\n<li>Hair must be tied back securely ideally with a hair net<\/li>\n<li>Hats and body protectors in accordance with safety standards<\/li>\n<li>Shoulders must be covered for all riding activities (long sleeves compulsory for cross-country)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Horses tack:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All tack must be clean, in a good state of repair, properly fitted and suitable for purpose<\/p>\n<p>Stirrups must have 7mm clearance on either side of the boot<\/p>\n<p>Humane girths are not permitted (A humane girth has non-independent straps that will loosen if one strap was to break)<\/p>\n                                            <div class=\"btn-repeater\">\r\n                                                                                                <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.pcuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Hat-Rule-1.pdf\" class=\"btn btn-default purple text-white\" >\r\n                                        Hat Rule                                        <span class=\"arrow\">\r\n                                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" version=\"1.1\" id=\"Layer_1\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 69.32 46.51\" style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 69.32 46.51;\" xml:space=\"preserve\">\r\n                                                    <path d=\"M43.79,2l-3.55,3.81l15.97,14.85H5.27c-1.44,0-2.6,1.16-2.6,2.6s1.16,2.6,2.6,2.6h50.97L40.25,40.7l3.55,3.81l22.86-21.25  L43.79,2z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path>\r\n                                                <\/svg>\r\n                                            <\/span>\r\n                                    <\/a>\r\n                                                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n\r\n\n\n\r\n<section class=\"content-left-right py-5\">\r\n    <div class=\"container py-md-4\">\r\n        \r\n                <div class=\"row align-items-center flex-row-reverse\">\r\n                    <div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n                        <div class=\"content-image\">\r\n                                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/chipping\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/320\/2026\/02\/614944055_874150611891775_5723301393060692348_n.jpg\" class=\"card-img-mobile\" alt=\"group\"\/>\r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n                        <div class=\"content-description-left\">\r\n                            <p><strong>What do I wear at a competition?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are lots of things to think about before going to a competition and it can be daunting but don\u2019t worry we are here to help.<\/p>\n<p>There are many different competitions and they each have their own rules this is something you should have a look at before going. You will need to be sure that your clothes and you ponies tack are correct for the competition you are doing, the rules for each discipline are on The Pony Club web site but you can always ask your instructor, the team trainer or any one from the branch for help.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to wear for show jumping or dressage:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cream, white or plain dark jodhpurs<\/li>\n<li>Shirt<\/li>\n<li>Pony Club stock or tie<\/li>\n<li>Show jacket (Blue, black or tweed)<\/li>\n<li>Pony Club Badge<\/li>\n<li>Riding boots (Black or Brown)<\/li>\n<li>Riding hat (In standard)<\/li>\n<li>Hair Net<\/li>\n<li>Gloves<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Spurs<\/strong> (If you want to wear spurs you must have your C+ or your spur test) \u2013 Hat tag must be worn after completion of your spur test.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Whip<\/strong> (If Jumping must be a baton not to exceed 70cm, Dressage whips must not exceed 102cm) \u2013 please check details for your competition as rules can vary and you may not be eligible to carry one.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget the most important thing is to have fun but looking the part will make you and your pony feel amazing so you can ride the best you can.<\/p>\n                                                            <div class=\"btn-repeater\">\r\n                                                                                                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.pcuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Body-Protector-Rule-1.pdf\" class=\"btn btn-default purple text-white\" >\r\n                                                Body Protector Rule                                                <span class=\"arrow\">\r\n                                                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" version=\"1.1\" id=\"Layer_1\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 69.32 46.51\" style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 69.32 46.51;\" xml:space=\"preserve\">\r\n                                                        <path d=\"M43.79,2l-3.55,3.81l15.97,14.85H5.27c-1.44,0-2.6,1.16-2.6,2.6s1.16,2.6,2.6,2.6h50.97L40.25,40.7l3.55,3.81l22.86-21.25  L43.79,2z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path>\r\n                                                    <\/svg>\r\n                                                <\/span>\r\n                                            <\/a>\r\n                                                                                                                                                                <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.pcuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-Pony-Club-Equine-Influenza-VACCINATION-RULE.pdf\" class=\"btn-default btn-transparent-outline\" >\r\n                                                ne Influenza VACCINATION RULE                                                <span class=\"arrow\">\r\n                                                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" version=\"1.1\" id=\"Layer_1\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 69.32 46.51\" style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 69.32 46.51;\" xml:space=\"preserve\">\r\n                                                        <path d=\"M43.79,2l-3.55,3.81l15.97,14.85H5.27c-1.44,0-2.6,1.16-2.6,2.6s1.16,2.6,2.6,2.6h50.97L40.25,40.7l3.55,3.81l22.86-21.25  L43.79,2z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path>\r\n                                                    <\/svg>\r\n                                                <\/span>\r\n                                            <\/a>\r\n                                                                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ThePonyClubUK\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> [&#8230;]<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-secondary understrap-read-more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/chipping\/what-to-wear\/\">Read More&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> from What to wear<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":92,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2031","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.8 - 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