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Welcome to New Members of Middleton Hunt Pony Club

For information on Rallies please go to the DIARY – RALLIES page where you will find the current activities list and Rally details, together with information on dress and types of rally available to go to.

We run a Show Jumping Series aimed at younger children, called the “Junior Series”. It starts at 60cm and is an individual and team competition. More details HERE

Clothing
When mounted at Pony Club activities, Members should be tidy. New clothing is not expected, but what is worn must be clean, neat and tidy. Jeans should not be worn when mounted except when specifically allowed by certain sports. As a minimum shoulders must be covered for all riding activities, except for Mounted Games where long sleeves are compulsory. PC Polo shirts and Jumpers are allowed to be worn at rallies and at camp. Hoodies should not be worn for any ridden activities.

Hats must be fastened at all times when riding, should comply with Pony Club standards and are to be tagged.

Body Protectors (which comply with Pony Club standards) are advised when show jumping and compulsory when jumping cross country fences

Footwear
Only standard riding or jodhpur boots with a fairly smooth, thin sole and a well defined square cut heel may be worn. Plain black or brown half chaps may be worn with jodhpur boots of the same colour. Tassels and fringes are not allowed. No other footwear will be permitted, including wellington boots, “muckers” or trainers. Boots with interlocking treads are not permitted, nor are the boots or treads individually.

Jewellery
No jewellery is allowed for safety reasons, other than a wristwatch, a wedding ring, a stock pin worn horizontally or a tie clip. This rule will be strictly enforced.

Tack

All tack must be clean, in a good state of repair, properly fitted and suitable for purpose. Tack inspections are routinely carried out at events and the organisers may prohibit participation in the event if they consider the tack to be inadequate or unsuitable. Individual sports do have further specific tack rules which are detailed in their individual sports rulebooks.

Stirrups

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

Humane girths are not permitted in any sport, 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.

Middleton Saddle Cloths

Navy bound Yellow with Pony Club Logo

  • General Purpose (GP)  £35.00 Available in Pony, Cob & Full
  • Close Contact/Forward Cut (CC/FC)  £50.00 Available in Cob & Full only (subject to availability on brands)
  • Postage £6.50

Collection can be arranged YO25 9SE (Fridaythorpe).

Please WhatsApp your order to 07764 614 289 (Sally- Anne Wainwright)

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.