Ridden Rallies
- Plain colour jodhpurs.
- WMPC polo shirt, or a long or short sleeved shirt with pony club tie (shoulders must be covered).
- WMPC 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. Navy, brown or black
- Please ensure that your tack is clean and in good repair.
Non-Ridden Rallies
- Long bottoms -leggings, jeans (no rips), jogging bottoms or jodhpurs
- WMPC polo shirt
- WMPC sweatshirt or hoody
*Practical session may involve handling horses/ponies for grooming, loading, plaiting etc. Members will need to bring hats and gloves and wear suitable footwear. Information will be given on the session booking page if hats and gloves will be required.
For Competitions
Please remember when competing at a Pony Club competition you are there representing our branch and good turnout is always noticed!
Branch Clothing
We have a large selection of Branch clothing available from our Branch Shop. Clothing can be purchased in store from:
Jonty Equestrian, Lodge Farm, Botsy Lane Aldridge WS9 0QQ.
or online by clicking the link below
All clothing has the option of being personalised with the members name
Tack
All tack must be clean, in a good state of repair, properly fitted and suitable for purpose. 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.
- 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. Specific guidance per sport may be applicable, please see the rulebooks for additional information.
- Magnetic Stirrups – 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’s 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.
- Humane Girths – 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. The exception is for Polo activities, where their use is permitted in accordance with HPA rules, provided a suitable over girth is also worn.
- Saddles – 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.