Please observe the QHPC dress and tack codes below
For what to wear at Competitions, please see the Competition Hints and Tips page and/or speak to the DC, Lead Coach or any activity organiser or Team Manager
QHPC kit from: https://www.gggear.co.uk/quorn-hunt-pc-277-c.asp
Dress and Tack – must be clean, tidy and safe
RIDERS – Rallies, Training and Camps
- Hat which meets PC standards (see lower down page) with dark blue or black (no pom poms)
- Long sleeved white or blue shirt
- Pony club tie
- Tweed, black or navy jacket / QHPC bomber jacket / QHPC sweatshirt (navy or ‘team’ burgundy)
- No hoods or hoodies
- Pony club badge and test felt (if applicable) worn on left lapel
- PLAIN Beige, cream, navy or black jodhpurs / breeches
- 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)
- 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 Jewellery except wristwatch, stock pin/tie clip worn horizontally, wedding band (if applicable). It is recommended stock pins are removed for XC
- Body protector (see lower down page)
- Makeup should be discreet, if used at all, and nails should be a sensible length
RIDERS – Training and Senior Camp
As above except:
- QHPC long-sleeved navy (or original burgundy) polo shirt may be worn
- QHPC XC base layer / skin may be worn
PONIES – Rallies, Training and Camps
- No ponies under the age of 4
- Ponies to be properly groomed and turned out
- Plain black or brown tack, including stirrups (no other colours)
- White, cream or dark coloured girth
- Plain black or brown numnah/saddlecloth or QHPC navy or burgundy saddlecloth
- Neck strap compulsory (black or brown)
- Plain black or brown boots / ear covers
Hat Rules
A riding hat is mandatory. The minimum standard is PAS 015 2011 and SNELL 2016. (PAS 015 1998 and SNELL 2001 are no longer acceptable).
Hats need to have a pink hat tag
A jockey skull cap (with no fixed peak or peak extensions) is compulsory for Eventing, Tetrathlon and Horse Trials over 80cm (recommended for under 80cm); and Mounted Games and Pony Racing. Black or navy cover (no pom poms).
Body Protector rules
Important – Body Protectors are required to be worn for cross country, pony racing or endurance (training or competition). From 1 January 2024 the minimum standard is Beta 2018 Level 3 standard (blue and black label). Beta 2009 will no longer be acceptable from 1 January 2024.
Further information on Pony Club Dress and Tack can be found here:
https://pcuk.org/officials/health-and-safety/dress-and-tack/