What to wear
As a Pony Club, we encourage members to follow some simple guidelines, in the most part for safety and comfort, but also to show they’re part of our branch club; to encourage a sense of belonging, team spirit and pride.
For Ridden Rallies – turn out for the rider:
- Plain colour jodhpurs.
- NFHPC polo shirt, or a long or short sleeved shirt with pony club tie (shoulders must be covered).
- NFHPC sweatshirt and/or coat may be worn – No hoodies allowed.
- Black or brown long riding boots or jodhpur boots with chaps, clean and polished – No wellies, shoes or trainers.
- Long hair must be securely tied back and in a hairnet.
- Gloves are recommended for riding.
- Please ensure that your tack is clean and in good repair.
- The Hat Rule: It is mandatory for all Members to wear a protective helmet at all times when mounted with the chinstrap fastened. The Hat Rule is updated each year. Hats should be plain with a navy, black or brown cover, tagged with the PINK Pony Club tag. Please let us know if you have purchased a new hat and we will tag it for you.
- Body Protector Rule: These are advised to be worn for jumping at all levels, and are compulsory for all XC riding, Arena Eventing and Pony Racing whether it be training or competition. For these activities a Body Protector must meet BETA 2018 Level 3 standard (blue and black label). Please note, for 2024 – the rules have changed!
- Don’t forget – A free TURNOUT BADGE is on offer to those turning up to rallies with excellent turnout – both horse and rider. Instructors and the DC will award the badge when we see members smartly and correctly turned out; this will run over the next few months. Remind yourself of the key points – Turnout Badge Syllabus.
For Competing:
Please remember when competing at a Pony Club competition, from lead rein to open eventing, you are there representing our branch and an effort for good turnout is always noticed!
For every discipline you’ll find Dress and Saddlery rules in the appropriate rule book. Please familiarise yourself with what to wear.
When wearing a jacket at Pony Club activities, the official Pony Club membership badge should be worn on the left lapel, with any test felt earned displayed underneath.
For XC, Endurance, Tetrathlon and Arena Eventing we kindly ask you to purchase a set of NFHPC XC skins – from Super XCountry.
For Non-Ridden Rallies:
Please wear suitable footwear, bring hats and gloves if you’re handling ponies (grooming, loading, first aid etc).
