{"id":1128,"date":"2024-02-22T21:33:46","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T21:33:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/poole\/?page_id=1128"},"modified":"2026-01-24T19:59:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T19:59:34","slug":"dress-codes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/poole\/dress-codes\/","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><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<p>We have an excellent reputation for the turn-out of our ponies and riders and below is a guide that will support our high standards.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<p>Pony Club members should be neatly turned out at all times. New clothing is not expected but what is worn should be clean and tidy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\r\n<section class=\"gallery-block desktop-version mt-0\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row d-flex p-0\">\r\n            <div class=\"slick-gallery desktop-version p-0\">\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"gallery-block mobile-version mt-0\">\r\n    <div class=\"container-fluid p-0\">\r\n        <div class=\"row mx-0 d-block p-0\">\r\n            <div class=\"slick-gallery mobile-version p-0\">\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n\r\n<section class=\"container-fluid\" id=\"full-width-left-right\">\r\n            <div class=\"row p-0\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-md-6 p-0 fw-lr-image-container\">\r\n                <div class=\"fw-lr-image-ratio\"><\/div>\r\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/poole\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/483\/2024\/03\/Dress.jpg\" class=\"fw-lr-image-fw\" alt=\"Image\"\/>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"col-md-6 px-0 py-5 d-flex flex-column justify-content-center\" style=\"background: #ebf3f8\">\r\n                <div class=\"container d-flex flex-column justify-content-center py-5 px-md-5 h-100 text-white\">\r\n                    <div class=\"row\">\r\n                        <div class=\"description col-12\" style=\"color:#002169;\">\r\n                            <h3>Dress and Tack<\/h3>\n<p>The dress code for each of the individual Sport is given in the respective Rulebooks. However, there are some items of dress that have safety implications. Members are expected to dress correctly and safely for all Pony Club activities.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Clothing \u2013 When attending Pony Club activities, Members should be clean, neat and tidy, and dressed suitably for the activity. For ridden rallies and training activities, Members should wear either a riding jacket with plain coloured shirt with a collar and Pony Club tie, or a sweatshirt and\/or polo shirt in Branch\/Centre colours and plain coloured jodhpurs.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Jeans\u00a0 \u2013 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. For Competition, refer to the individual sports rule books for specific clothing types and colours needed for each sport.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hooded tops \u2013 Are permitted but must be removed during the main riding activity or competition as it allows better visibility of the riders\u2019 body position. This also applies to long riding coats; they must only be used while the rider is stationary or in walk, while waiting to ride or compete.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Footwear \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Only 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. \u00a0No other footwear will be permitted.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jewellery \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>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 bracelets) must be removed, as must larger and more pendulous pieces of jewellery (including<br \/>\nthose attached to piercings) which create a risk of injury to the body part through which they are secured. For the avoidance of doubt a wristwatch, wedding ring, stock pin worn horizontally and\/or a tie clip are permitted. It is recommended that stock pins are removed for cross country.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hair \u2013 Must be tied up and back (preferably in a hairnet) and securely, in a safe manner to reduce the risk of hair being caught and to prevent scalp injuries, Individual Sports may have additional rules.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical Armbands \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Medical Armbands are advised if not accompanied by a responsible adult, including hacking on roads and are compulsory for Pony Racing and for Endurance rides.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hats and Body Protectors \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>These are to be in accordance with guidance and meet recommended Safety Standards as detailed in the Rulebooks and links below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>From <strong>January 1st 2025<\/strong>, any member wishing to ride with spurs <strong>MUST<\/strong> have achieved their <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.pcuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/c-plus-test-riding-2024-.pdf?dm_i=7KLU,5GYG,1F2OF4,NJLR,1\"><strong>C+ Riding\u00a0Test<\/strong><\/a> or taken the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.pcuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Spurs-Test-Syllabus-v21.5.1.pdf\">Spurs test.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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 2026                                                <span class=\"arrow\">\r\n                                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"\r\n                                         version=\"1.1\" id=\"Layer_1\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 69.32 46.51\"\r\n                                         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\"\r\n                                              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\/Body-Protector-Rule-1.pdf\" class=\"btn-default btn-transparent-outline\" >\r\n                                                Body Protector Rule 2026                                                <span class=\"arrow\">\r\n                                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"\r\n                                         version=\"1.1\" id=\"Layer_1\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 69.32 46.51\"\r\n                                         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\"\r\n                                              fill=\"white\"><\/path>\r\n                                    <\/svg>\r\n                                <\/span>\r\n                                            <\/a>\r\n                                                                                                                                                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wainwrightscreenprint.co.uk\/poole--district-322-c.asp\" class=\"btn btn-default btn-purple-transparent\" >\r\n                                                For Poole &amp; 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Tack inspections should be routinely carried out at all 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.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Stirrups \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Stirrups should be of the correct size to suit the rider\u2019s boots. They must have 7mm (\u00bc\u201d) clearance on either side of the boot. Specific guidance per sport may be applicable, please see the rulebooks for additional information. <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.pcuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Stirrup-Rule.pdf\">Stirrup rule.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Peacock Safety Stirrups<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<strong>It is recommended to check the manufacturer\u2019s instructions, as some may have a weight restriction of 50kg.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Magnetic Stirrups \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>The Pony Club does not permit the use of magnetic stirrups, as our focus is on training and helping our Members develop independent leg control. We believe it\u2019s important for riders to learn how to recover a lost stirrup while riding, which magnetic stirrups may not allow. Please see the Stirrup Rule for full details.<\/li>\n<li><b>\u00a0Humane Girths \u2013\u00a0<\/b>Humane girths can pose an increased risk, as many designs could completely fail if a single strap breaks. Therefore, they are not allowed in most Pony Club organised events, including rallies, training, or competitions.\u00a0<strong>The exception is for Polo activities, where their use is permitted in accordance with HPA rules, provided a suitable over girth is also worn.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saddles \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>It is imperative that Saddles are in a good state of repair, properly fitted and suitable for the purpose of which they are intended. Regular checks for suitable fit can be carried out by professionals. Treeless and total contact saddles are permitted to be used for general riding to support horse and pony welfare.<\/li>\n<li>Numnahs or saddlecloths should be plain black, brown, blue or the Poole &amp; District green colour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                                                            <div class=\"btn-repeater\">\r\n                                                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/branches.pcuk.org\/poole\/contact-us\/\" class=\"btn btn-default purple text-white\" >\r\n                                                For Poole &amp; District Branch saddle cloths please contact Nicola Way                                                <span class=\"arrow\">\r\n                                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"\r\n                                         version=\"1.1\" id=\"Layer_1\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 69.32 46.51\"\r\n                                         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\"\r\n                                              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            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\n\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"full-width-text py-5\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-lg-10 mx-auto\">\r\n                                                                                <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We have an excellent reputation for the turn-out of our ponies and riders and below is a guide that will support our high standards. 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