YAN PC Clothing such as sweatshirts (maroon/burgandy sweatshirt and polo shirt for Y & A N PC), jackets, ties and badges. manual of Horsemanship etc can be purchased from Wainwrights or GGgear – links below. New members will require a PC tie (or stock for older members), badge and maroon sweatshirt to start. The Manual of Horsemanship is useful and many members purchase a personalised navy blouson jacket. You will not be permitted to ride in a hoodie!
Clothing such as sweatshirts tee shirts and polo shirts should be ordered in maroon with white lettering, however jackets can be ordered in navy. No hoodies please.
Members are awarded 10 points for every rally attendance and Camp and these are added to Tack & Turnout scores throughout the year. Those who are in the top 25/30 or so, (depending on total number of members) will receive a Rally Award, with the highest junior and senior member being awarded the Rally Award Shield.
YAAN PC Clothing –
At Rallies with Tack & Turnout, it is expected that your horse/pony and yourself should be well turned out as you will be marked and points go towards the Tack & Turnout awards. Correct pony club dress i.e. clean tack, plain numnah/girth/hat silk, beige/cream jodhpurs, white shirt and Pony Club tie, hacking jacket and Pony Club badge (with felt if applicable!), dark plain gloves and a hairnet, correct boots, plain chaps if appropriate.
****You will be able to request feedback on your Tack and Turnout score and these will be posted at the rally.****Please note at rallies without Tack and Turnout members must still wear cream/dark jodhpurs, shirt/Pony Club sweatshirt/rugby shirt or jacket; correct boots and riding hat with a hairnet. Body Protectors are compulsory for cross country. No hooded tops, seasonal colours or jewellery permitted please.
Please note that attendance marks at rallies will be lost if you are incorrectly dressed
HAT RULES Rulebooks | The Pony Club (pcuk.org)
It is mandatory for all Members to wear a protective helmet at all times when mounted with a chinstrap fastened and adjusted so as to prevent movement of the hat in the event of a fall. This rule defines the quality of manufacture that is required. The individual sports also have additional requirements with regard to colour and
type. It is strongly recommended that second hand hats are not purchased.
The hat standards are detailed;
PAS 015: 2011* with BSI Kitemark All activities
VG1 with BSI Kitemark All activities
Snell E2016* onwards with the official Snell label and number All activities
ASTM-F1163 2004a onwards with the SEI mark All activities
AS/NZS 3838,2006 onwards
All activities
• For cross-country riding (over 80cm) including Eventing, Tetrathlon, Horse Trials, Pony Racing (whether it
be tests, rallies, competition or training) and Mounted Games competitions, a jockey skull cap must be worn
with no fixed peak, peak type extensions or noticeable protuberances above the eyes or to the front, and
should have an even round or elliptical shape with a smooth or slightly abrasive surface, having no peak or
peak type extensions. Noticeable protuberances above the eyes or to the front not greater than 5mm, smooth and rounded in nature are permitted. A removable hat cover with a light flexible peak may be used if required.
• It is strongly recommended that a jockey skull cap is worn for cross-country riding over lower fences (less than 80cm) as there is research evidence that a fall onto the fixed peak can result in an over extension of the neck backwards with the potential for serious injury.
• No recording device is permitted (e.g. hat cameras) as they may have a negative effect on the performance
of the hat in the event of a fall.
• The fit of the hat and the adjustment of the harness are as crucial as the quality. Members are advised to try several makes to find the best fit. The hat should not move on the head when the head is tipped forward.
Most helmet manufacturers recommend you visit a qualified BETA (British Equestrian Trade Association) fitter.
• Hats must be replaced after a severe impact as subsequent protection will be significantly reduced. Hats
deteriorate with age and should be replaced after three to five years depending upon the amount of use.
• Hats, must be worn at all times (including at prize-giving) when mounted with a chinstrap fastened and
adjusted so as to prevent movement of the hat in the event of a fall.
• For Show Jumping and Mounted Games the cover, if applicable, shall be dark blue, black or brown only.
• For Dressage, hats and hat covers must be predominately black, navy blue or a conservative dark colour
that matches the rider’s jacket for Area competitions or above. The Pony Club Hat silk is also acceptable.
• The Official Steward / Organiser may, at his discretion, eliminate a competitor riding in the area of the competition without a hat or with the chinstrap unfastened or with a hat that does not comply with these
standards.
Hat Checks and Tagging
The Pony Club and its Branches and Linked Centres will appoint Officials, who are familiar with The Pony Club hat rule, to carry out hat checks and tag each hat that complies with the requirements set out in the hat rule with an PINK (2023)Pony Club hat tag. Hats fitted with an PINK Pony Club, British Eventing (BE) or British Riding Club (BRC) hat tag will not need to be checked on subsequent occasions. However, the Pony Club reserves the right to randomly spot check any hat regardless of whether it is already tagged.
Tagging indicates that a hat meets the accepted standards, NO check of the fit and condition of the hat is implied. It is considered to be the responsibility of the Member’s parent(s) / guardian(s) to ensure that their hat complies with the required standards and is tagged before they go to any Pony Club event. Also, they are responsible for ensuring that the manufacturer’s guidelines with regard to fit and replacement are followed.
BETA 2009 Level 3 (purple label) body protectors will continue to be accepted at Pony Club competitions until 31st December 2023, from1st January 2024 only body protectors that meet BETA 2018 Level 326 standard (blue and black label) are to be used.