Please observe the QHPC dress and tack codes below
Dress and Tack – must be clean, tidy and safe
QHPC kit can be obtained from: https://www.gggear.co.uk/quorn-hunt-pc-277-c.asp
COMPETITIONS – Burgundy colours (see QHPC Competition Hints and Tips and/or speak to the DC, Lead Coach or any activity organiser or Team Manager)
BRANCH ACTIVITIES (Rallies, Training, Camps) – Riders
- QHPC sweatshirt (burgundy or navy) / Tweed, black or navy riding jacket / QHPC bomber jacket
- Long or short-sleeved shirt (white or pale blue) with collar and PC Tie or PC stock (as appropriate)
- Long (navy) or short (burgundy) sleeved QHPC polo shirt
- Long-sleeved QHPC base layer (burgundy)
- PLAIN solid colour (no stripes or patterns) breeches/jodhpurs in cream, beige, black, navy or brown
- Pony Club badge and test felt (if applicable) worn on left lapel
- Long or short black or brown standard riding or jodhpur boots with smooth soles and a well-defined square cut heel. Boots with interlocking treads are not permitted, nor are the boots or treads individually
- Chaps matching boot colour (no tassels or fringes)
- Hat meeting PC standards (see here and scroll down) with black, navy or brown cover (no pom poms)
- Body protector as appropriate meeting PC standards (see here and scroll down)
- Long hair must be tied back securely in a safe manner to limit risk of hair being caught. We recommend the use of a hair net
- No jewelery except wristwatch, stock pin/tie clip worn horizontally, wedding band (if applicable). It is recommended stock pins are removed for XC. If it is impossible to remove earrings then they must be covered with a plaster.
- Makeup should be discreet, if used at all, and nails should be a sensible length. No acrylic gels or fake nails
- Long-sleeves MUST be worn when taking part in Mounted Games or Pony Racing activities
- No hoods or hoodies to be worn whilst riding
- No wellington boots, country boots, muckers or trainers. Yard boots are unsuitable for riding but can be worn for H&P Care
BRANCH ACTIVITIES (Rallies, Training, Camps) – Horses/Ponies
- No horses/ponies under the age of 4
- Horses/Ponies to be properly groomed and turned out
- Plain black or brown tack, including stirrups (no other colours except stirrups can be traditional silver-coloured)
- White, cream or dark coloured girth
- QHPC navy or burgundy saddlecloth or plain black or brown numnah/saddlecloth
- Neck strap compulsory (black or brown)
- Plain black or brown boots / ear covers