PCAWA UNIFORM RIDER - GENERAL FORMAL / OFFICIAL PONY CLUB UNIFORM

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1 12 PCAWA UNIFORM RIDER - GENERAL MEDICAL POLICY: all active participants (Riders, Competitors, Officials, etc) at PCAWA activities are strongly advised to carry on them, or have with their Team Manager or accompanying adult, up to date information regarding current or previous medical conditions which could require treatment in the future (e.g. Epilepsy, Asthma, Diabetes) or affect the emergency treatment of serious accidents (e.g. allergies or previous head trauma). Any rider who has, or recently had, a medical or physical problem that could impair safe participation in an Activity, must provide an up to date Doctor s Certificate confirming his/her fitness to take part. This Certificate must be produced at the Gear Check prior to the commencement of each activity. A RIDER WEIGHING MORE THAN 53 KILOGRAMS (8 STONE 5LBS) DRESSED TO RIDE, MAY NOT RIDE A PONY 12.2 hands or under IN ANY ACTIVITY. FORMAL / OFFICIAL PONY CLUB UNIFORM Safety Helmet, Shirt, Tie Jumper - Sleeved or Sleeveless, in Club/Zone colours, Beige/Bone/Fawn Jodhpurs, Badge and Disk where permitted (optional for competition), Fawn/Bone/Beige Riding Trousers where permitted, Short or Long Riding Boots, Club/Zone Saddle Cloth/Numnah, Club/Zone Hat Cover. TEAM MEMBERS, PAIRS, MUST WEAR EITHER MATCHING LONG SLEEVED JUMPERS OR SHORT SLEEVED JUMPERS. Many Pony Clubs have special Polo/Rugby Tops, Windcheaters and coloured/dark jodhpurs for their Rally uniform. These are not the formal / official Pony Club Uniform and are NOT to be used at any other Pony Club activity. Rugby Shirts may be used for Cross Country and Prince Philip Mounted Games, please refer to the Eventing, Tetrathlon and Prince Philip Mounted Games Sections in this Manual. 1. PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR The wearing of a correctly fitting and secured Safety Helmet which complies with the requirements of ASA / NZS is compulsory. Also acceptable are Safety Helmets which comply with one of the following standards: PAS 015 (UK) ASTM F 1163 (USA) EN 1384 (Europe) The retention harness and chinstrap must be correctly and firmly fastened at all times when mounted Should a Helmet come off, it must be replaced immediately before resuming the Activity The Helmet must not be removed for saluting or for presentation of awards Bicycle Helmets are not permitted Any Helmet that receives a moderate to serious impact, must be replaced

Helmets normally have the date of manufacture marked on the helmet.

colours. Fluffy Beanie Hat Covers are NOT permitted.

Store helmets away from heat and direct sunlight and be aware that the helmet may be damaged and rendered ineffective by cleaning agents Please ensure all Clip Fasteners (particularly the smaller

2 Helmets normally have the date of manufacture marked on the helmet. ASA/NZS 3838 advises that helmets have a usable life of 5 years, and those that are used very frequently may require earlier replacement Peaks on Helmets are optional May have cover in Club/Zone colours. Fluffy Beanie Hat Covers are NOT permitted. The wearing of Safety Helmets around horses/ponies in yards/tie up areas is strongly recommended The helmet should be properly fitted and fastened under the lower jaw when riding and handling horses. Store helmets away from heat and direct sunlight and be aware that the helmet may be damaged and rendered ineffective by cleaning agents Please ensure all Clip Fasteners (particularly the smaller ones on the Shiny Cuddly Pony type helmets) are clicked up securely as it has been known for some to come undone whilst the rider is performing an activity. Use of a Detachable Sunshade is optional The use of Fly Nets for Riders and Coaches is permitted PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR FITTING It is important to choose and wear the correct size helmet as the wearing of a poorly fitting or incorrectly adjusted helmet may lead to the helmet coming off the rider s head. Do NOT wear the helmet if a proper fit is not achieved. The helmet should sit approximately ½ to ¾ inch or 1-2cm above the eyebrows. See pictures below. Put on the helmet and stand in front of the mirror. Rock the helmet both backwards and forwards without moving your head your helmet is a reasonable fit if the skin on your forehead (and your eyebrows) moves with the helmet. Tighten the throat strap and rear straps by pulling the spare end(s) of the strap through the buckle until a firm yet comfortable fit is achieved. Do not over tighten straps. Helmets fitted with rear straps should be adjusted so that they sit just on or below the earlobe. Ensure all parts of the retention harness are properly adjusted tension should be firm and evenly distributed among both front and rear straps. After fitting as above, grasp the helmet and try to rotate it front and rear. A correctly fitted helmet should be comfortable and should not move forward to obscure vision or rearward to expose the forehead. INCORRECT WEARING POSITION CORRECT WEARING POSITION

3 14 3. SHIRTS Long sleeved, in Pony Club colour/s, fastened at the wrist and tucked in to waistband of jodhpurs/riding trousers. See specific competition rules for other permitted shirts. Sleeves must NOT be pushed/rolled up. 4. POLO / RUGBY TOPS 5. TIES 6. JUMPERS Polo/Rugby Tops, in keeping with the Sun Smart Policy, must have long sleeves and be tucked into the waistband of jodhpurs/riding trousers. Sleeves must NOT be pushed/rolled up. Polo/Rugby Tops must be in the Club s or Zone s Primary Colour, ie the colour of the jumper (or colour as approved by Council). Polo/Rugby Tops are NOT permitted to be worn for Efficiency Certificates, Dressage, Showjumping, Novelties, Pony Club Mount, Presentations or at Demonstrations or Schools. To be in Pony Club or Zone colour/s (as applicable) Must not be taken off when jumpers are removed The wearing of ties for Cross Country is optional V-Necked Sleeved (or Sleeveless) Jumpers in Registered Pony Club / Zone Colour/s to be worn over Long Sleeved Shirt With Tie Suitable material - knitted fabric preferred, wool or wool-blend. Maximum size for Logo (if worn) to be 7cms x 7cms and to be worn on the left hand side. Jumper must not be removed without permission of the Judge, Examiner or Coach. Long Sleeves must NOT be pushed or rolled up. Team Members, Pairs, must wear either matching Long Sleeved Jumpers or Short Sleeved Jumpers. 7. WET WEATHER GEAR Wet weather gear not to be worn without permission of the Judge, Examiner or Coach.

4 15 8. BADGE The State Pony Club badge and disc, if worn, MUST be positioned on the "V" of the jumper. The colour of the disk denotes the Efficiency Certificate attained. 9. JODHPURS Badge and disc MUST be worn for Efficiency Certificates Optional for competition (Dressage / Show Jumping / Cross Country) Not permitted for Prince Philip Mounted Games / Novelties / Pony Club Mount / Polocrosse Jodhpurs, the top of which shall be at the rider s waist (ie NO hipsters or low-rise), must be Beige, Bone or Fawn Bright Yellow, White, and dark coloured jodhpurs permitted at Rallies, Musical Ride and Fancy Dress only Jodhpur Clips optional Long socks are NOT permitted to worn over jodhpurs. 10. RIDING TROUSERS/MOLESKINS 11. BELTS Riding Trousers or Moleskins (Bootleg Style) of Fawn, Bone or Beige colour, the top of which shall be at the rider s waist (NO hipsters or low-rise) and the length of which shall be such that when mounted the top of the rider s boot shall be covered, are permitted for Rallies, Cross Country, Show Jumping, Prince Philip Mounted Games, Novelties, Pony Club Mount and Polocrosse. They do not have to be of a stretchy material. Long socks are NOT permitted to worn over trousers Riding Trousers or Moleskins are NOT permitted to be worn for Efficiency Certificates, Dressage, or National/International Competition. The wearing of a belt is optional but if used, the buckle to be no wider than the belt.

5 BOOTS Long Boots or Jodhpur Boots with low heels must be worn. Boots with zippers down the front are permitted. Soles, without splits or holes, must be smooth and continued to heel - no half soles. Light treads and other patterns on the sole which provide an overall smooth feel are permitted. Deeply ridged treads which may cause the stirrup iron to become stuck are not permitted. Elastic sides must be firm. If stretched it is strongly recommended that Jodhpur clips be used to keep jodhpurs firmly over the top of the front of the boots so that the stirrup iron cannot get caught/stuck. Preferably replace with new elastic.. UNSAFE FOOTWEAR D A N G E R D A N G E R GUMBOOTS / WELLINGTON BOOTS are NOT permitted to be worn for any mounted activity. 13. LEGGINGS / GAITERS 14. CHAPETTES Leggings/Gaiters of full grain leather matching the colour of the boots may be worn. Leggings/Gaiters with suede inserts are also acceptable for Pony Club activities, provided that they have full grain leather on the outside and that this matches the colour of the boots which are being worn. CHAPETTES ARE PERMITTED AT RALLIES ONLY Riders must practice without Chapettes prior to Efficiency Certificates and Competitions

6 SPURS - GENERAL The spur A spur is a metal tool designed to be worn in pairs on the heels of riding boots for the purpose of directing a horse to move forward or laterally while riding. It is usually used to refine the riding aids (commands) and to back up the natural aids (the leg, seat, hands and voice). The spur may be used in several equestrian activities/disciplines. The parts of a spur include: The yoke, branch, or heel band, which wraps around the heel of the boot. The shank or neck, which extends from the back of the heel band and is the area that usually touches the horse The rowel, seen on some spurs, is a small revolving wheel or a disk with radiating points (Tines/spikes) at the end of the shank. These are not permitted for any Pony Club Activities. Must be smooth metal. There must be a shank pointing only to the rear, which must be not more than 3.5cms long, and without rowels. The end must be blunt in order to prevent wounding a horse. If the Shank is curved, the spurs must be worn only with the shank directed downwards. Straps must be correctly fitted with buckles to the outside. Spur Ends optional, must have one on each spur if used. Spurs capable of wounding a horse are forbidden. Rowels are not permitted

16. SPURS PERMITTED 18 Permitted for Riding on the Flat, Dressage, Cross Country, Show

5cm ROLLER BALL SPURS AND SILVER ROLLER SPURS Permitted for Riding on the Flat, Dressage,

These have a smooth action and slip along the coat Soft Touch Roller Ball Spur Roller ball

7 16. SPURS PERMITTED 18 Permitted for Riding on the Flat, Dressage, Cross Country, Show Jumping and Polocrosse. Dummy Spurs Permitted as long as the Shank is no longer than 3.5cm ROLLER BALL SPURS AND SILVER ROLLER SPURS Permitted for Riding on the Flat, Dressage, Cross Country, Show Jumping and Polocrosse. These have a smooth action and slip along the coat Soft Touch Roller Ball Spur Roller ball spur Short Neck Roller Spur Spurs with Diamantes may be worn as long as the Diamantes are on the outside away from the horse. Approved metal spurs covered in black plastic are permitted providing the plastic is not cracking/splitting. Correctly fitted for right foot Too loose and too low Upside Down and too high (Strap correctly fitted for left foot)

known as the Pizza Cutters because although they move freely, the rowels

When applied forcefully could draw blood.

8 SPURS NOT PERMITTED AT ANY PCAWA ACTIVITY/DISCIPLINE ROWEL SPURS Sometimes known as the Pizza Cutters because although they move freely, the rowels are very thin (and quite sharp) and do not run easily against the horse. When applied forcefully could draw blood. SWAN NECK SPURS JUMPING SPURS WITH RIPPLES/RIDGES Not smooth This spur has tines (spikes) on the Rowel THE WEARING OF SPURS FOR MEDIUM (AND ABOVE) LEVEL DRESSAGE TESTS IS OPTIONAL

18. JEWELLERY 20 Medic-Alert bracelets and chains must be taped leaving the disk exposed Medic-Alert Sports Bands permitted to be used Rings must be removed or taped Mouthguards may be used in all

9 18. JEWELLERY 20 Medic-Alert bracelets and chains must be taped leaving the disk exposed Medic-Alert Sports Bands permitted to be used Rings must be removed or taped Mouthguards may be used in all pony club activities No other jewellery or body piercing permitted Watches and PCAWA Badges are permitted except in Prince Philip Mounted Games, Novelties and Polocrosse MEDIC ALERT SPORTSBAND -Ideal for people with metal allergies. It is also great for persons who work with machinery. It has a Stainless Steel emblem on a black woven band. 19. GLASSES 20. GLOVES 21. HAIR 22. MAKE UP Prescription Spectacles required to correct visual impairment are permitted Sun Glasses (close fitting, wrap around style meeting Aus Std 1067, as per Cancer Council), are permitted Wearing of gloves is optional but, if worn, must be in good condition and not too tight. Compulsory when lungeing Must be neatly restrained. Long hair to be restrained in a hairnet or plaited to no longer than shoulder length. Sunscreen protection is recommended The wearing of make up is discouraged Coloured Nail Polish not permitted when riding in formal Pony Club Uniform.

23. BODY PROTECTORS 21 Body protectors are optional but recommended. If worn, must be correctly fitted. Compulsory to be worn for C Grade Level and above for Cross Country.

laterally Posteriorly, the edge should be not less than 15cm below the level of the top of the pelvis on an average adult The arm inlet should be approximately circular and of minimum dimensions The

10 23. BODY PROTECTORS 21 Body protectors are optional but recommended. If worn, must be correctly fitted. Compulsory to be worn for C Grade Level and above for Cross Country. When correctly fitted, the Body Protector should cover the whole circumference of the torso The bottom edge should be not less than 25mm below the rib cage anteriorly and should reach the pelvis laterally Posteriorly, the edge should be not less than 15cm below the level of the top of the pelvis on an average adult The arm inlet should be approximately circular and of minimum dimensions The top of the protector should just reach the level of the seventh cervical vertebra (the prominent bone at the base of the neck) The front of the protector should reach the top of the sternum The Body Protector and shoulder Protector (where present) should between them cover the lateral 75% of the collarbone Diagrams showing the coverage that should be provided by a Body Protector Front Back Except for custom cuts Fit and Adjustment: the vest is designed to fit snugly over light clothing. Dimensions to determine size are indicated in the above diagrams. (Spine length is determined by measuring from the base of the neck to the tailbone where the seat separates). Where size ranges overlap, try on the closest sizes to determine the most comfortable fit. Although allowances have been made for adjustment at side and (where applicable) at shoulders, the adjustments made should not be to the extent that protection provided will detrimentally affect safety concerns or provide an incorrect fit. Outside dimensions of the vest allow for approximately 2.5cm of overfit. The style and purpose for which the vest will be used will also affect outside dimensions, ie custom sizing or special purpose vests.

11 MOBILE PHONES Mobile Phones are not permitted When riding When under instruction, When riding in competition When around horses in yards and car parks Coaches phones to be kept in silent mode when coaching RIDERS AND HEAT STRESS It is up to the Judge/Examiner/Coach to give permission for a rider to remove their jumper (if hot). Use of neck wraps soaked in cold water and placed at back of neck under shirt collar is a very effective way of cooling. Participants (for their own safety) should listen to their bodies and retire from participation or competition if affected by the heat. Clubs need to observe riders with this problem and consider Risk Management practices of allowing them to ride in hot conditions.

SECTION 1: GENERAL GEAR CHECKING GUIDELINES PCAWA UNIFORM RIDER DRESS GENERAL

SECTION 1: GENERAL GEAR CHECKING GUIDELINES 21 Gear Checking Guidelines that apply across all PCAWA activities. Divided into three sections PCAWA Uniform Rider Dress General PCAWA The Horse & Pony General