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

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1 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 PCAWA Saddlery General PCAWA UNIFORM RIDER DRESS 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. 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. (Formerly p.22, Section Rider Dress General). 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/White Jodhpurs / Breeches, Badge and Disk where permitted (optional for competition), Fawn/Bone/Beige/White 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 / Breeches 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.

2 2.1 PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR & FITTING 22 When to wear: o The helmet should be properly fitted and fastened under the lower jaw when riding and handling horses. o The Helmet must not be removed for saluting or for presentation of awards o The wearing of Safety Helmets around horses/ponies in yards/tie up areas is strongly recommended What to wear: o The wearing of a correctly fitting and secured Safety Helmet which complies with the requirements of the current ASA / NZS 3838 is compulsory. o Also acceptable are Safety Helmets which comply with one of the following standards: PAS 015 (UK) ASTM F 1163 (USA) VG1 (Europe) EN 1384 (Europe) only acceptable for helmets manufactured to Dec 2015 o Bicycle Helmets are not permitted o Helmet cameras not permitted. o The use of Fly Nets for Riders and Coaches is permitted o Peaks on Helmets are optional o May have cover in Club/Zone colors. Fluffy Beanie Hat Covers are NOT permitted for PC members / PC Riders as they are not pony club uniform. o Use of a Detachable Sunshade is optional How to care: o Impacts: Any Helmet that receives a moderate to serious impact, must be replaced o Age: Follow manufacturer s instructions. i.e. ASA/NZS 3838 advises that helmets have a usable life of 5 years, and those that are used very frequently may require earlier replacement. o Procedure to check age: look inside helmet, inside helmet lining and to the side of the helmet. Year of manufacture should be shown, as also the helmet standard that the helmet meets. Store helmets away from heat and direct sunlight and be aware that the helmet may be damaged and rendered ineffective by cleaning agents HEADGEAR FITTING GUIDE 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.

3 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. 23 INCORRECT WEARING POSITION CORRECT WEARING POSITION 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. 2.2 SHIRTS Long sleeved, in Pony Club colour/s, fastened at the wrist and tucked in to waistband of Jodhpurs / Breeches/riding trousers. This is in alignment with PCAWA s Sun Smart Policy, for members to protect their skin from exposure to the sun. See specific competition rules for other permitted shirts. Sleeves must NOT be pushed/rolled up. 2.3 POLO / RUGBY TOPS NOT permitted to be worn for Efficiency Certificates, Dressage, Show jumping, Novelties, Pony Club Mount, Presentations, Demonstrations or Schools. Polo/Rugby Tops, in keeping with the Sun Smart Policy, must have long sleeves and be tucked into the waistband of Jodhpurs / Breeches/riding trousers. Sleeves must NOT be pushed/rolled up. Tops can be made of any material and must be in the Club s or Zone s Primary Colour, i.e. the colour of the jumper (or colour as approved by State Coaching Panel). Achievement Badges are permitted to be worn on left side sleeve, from shoulder to wrist (rally uniform only not at competition) 2.4 TIES 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 2.5 JUMPERS 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 Pony Club/Zone Logo size (if worn) to be 7cms x 7cms and to be worn on the left hand side. Logos other than Club/Zone logos are discouraged for PC Members. Open Riders (Non PC) may ride in attire with logos as per the EA Guidelines. 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.

4 2.6 WET WEATHER GEAR 24 Wet weather gear is not to be worn without permission of the Judge, Examiner or Coach. It is highly recommended, that any permitted wet weather gear by the Judge, Examiner or Coach, have no loose or flappable pieces such as hoods etc. 2.7 BADGE The State Pony Club badge and disk, if worn, MUST be positioned on the "V" of the jumper. The colour of the disk denotes the Efficiency Certificate attained. Badge and disk MUST be worn for Efficiency Certificates Badge and disk MUST be worn for presentation assessed competition: Dressage Kanandah Dressage Gingamurrah Show jumping Equitation Presentation (not ridden round) classes PC Mount Presentation element only (not ridden element) Optional for non-turnout assessed competition (Dressage / Show Jumping / Cross Country) Not permitted for Prince Philip Mounted Games / Novelties / Pony Club Mount (ridden) / Polocrosse. Wearing of logos, see 2.5 JUMPERS above. 2.8 RIDER JODHPURS / BREECHES Permitted in all PCAWA activities Jodhpurs / Breeches to be PLAIN (no badges, ribbing or coloured stripes) Jodhpurs / Breeches, the top of which shall be at the rider s waist (i.e. NO hipsters or low-rise), must be Beige, Bone, Fawn or White Bright Yellow, and dark coloured Jodhpurs / Breeches permitted at Rallies, Musical Ride and Fancy Dress only Jodhpur Clips optional Long socks are NOT permitted to worn over Jodhpurs / Breeches. 2.9 RIDER TROUSERS / MOLESKINS Riding Trousers or Moleskins are permitted in all PCAWA activities Riding Trousers or Moleskins (Bootleg Style) of Fawn, Bone, Beige or White 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. They do not have to be of a stretchy material. Long socks are NOT permitted to worn over trousers.

5 2.10 BELTS 25 The wearing of a belt is optional but if used, the buckle to be no wider than the belt. X 2.11 FOOTWEAR / BOOTS English style riding Long Boots or Jodhpur Boots in only black or brown with low heel, smooth sole must be worn. Zips, lacing and stitching must all be the same colour as the boot. Short laced-boots must be worn either: With gaiters/chaps ensuring that they are covering the lace tie-up or When wearing Jodhpurs / Breeches, with Jodhpur clips to make sure Jodhpur remain covering the laces. Long laced boots (also called Field Boots) must to be laced in such a way that the laces will not be caught on any saddle, stirrup or girth fitting. Full length laces not permitted Boots with zippers down the front are permitted. Soles, without splits or holes 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 / Breeches firmly over the top of the front of the boots so that the stirrup iron cannot get caught/stuck. Preferably replace with new elastic. It is highly recommended that when purchasing new riding boots, that the fit with your stirrup irons be also checked. See Section 4.17 a) STIRRUP IRONS for guidance on stirrup iron fit guidelines. UNSAFE FOOTWEAR D A N G E R GUMBOOTS / WELLINGTON BOOTS NOT permitted to be worn for any mounted activity. D A N G E R

6 2.12 CHAPS / GAITERS / CHAPETTES 26 The word Chaps replaces Leggings. May be called half-chaps by different retailers. CHAPS / GAITERS Chaps / Gaiters of full grain Leather or Leather-like matching the color of the boots may be worn. The intent is for riders to be presented to a high standard for competition, and not present with suede chapettes (rally attire only). Chaps /Gaiters with suede inserts are also acceptable for Pony Club activities, provided that they have full grain Leather or Leather-like on the outside and that this matches the color of the boots which are being worn. CHAPETTES CHAPETTES ARE PERMITTED AT RALLIES ONLY Commonly suede material Riders must practice without chapettes prior to Efficiency Certificates and Competitions 2.13 SPURS GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT SPURS: 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. There are restrictions on their use in PCAWA. The spur Must be smooth metal or plastic. There must be a shank pointing only to the rear, can not be offset nor curved inwards and arching toward the horses sides. Length must be not more than 4 cm long. 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.

7 GUIDELINES FOR FITTING SPURS: 27 Correctly fitted for right foot Too loose & too low Upside Down & too high (Strap correctly fitted for left foot) PERMITTED SPURS: I) DUMMY / PLAIN AND DRESSAGE SPURS 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 4cm II) 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.

8 III) ROWEL SPURS Permitted for use in Elementary Dressage tests and above only. Disc / daisy rowels as below only Rowel disc is smooth, not sharp, on a vertical plane, straight and not too thin so as to cut or wound the horse. 2. Daisy rowel has no sharp points, on a vertical plane, straight and not too thin so as to cut or wound the horse. Rowels are not permitted for any other ridden activity SPURS NOT PERMITTED IN ANY PCAWA ACTIVITY HORIZONTAL ROWELS May cause injury to horse SPURS WITH TINES/SPIKES ON ROWEL JUMPING SPURS WITH RIPPLES /RIDGES (Not smooth) SWAN NECK SPURS

9 2.14 JEWELLERY 29 Watches are permitted (except PPMG) PCAWA Badges are permitted in all activities except in Prince Philip Mounted Games, PC Mount (ridden phase), Novelties and Polocrosse Mouthguards are permitted Medic-Alert Sports Bands are permitted MEDIC ALERT SPORTSBAND - Ideal for people with metal allergies. It is also great for people who work with machinery. It has a Stainless Steel emblem on a black woven band. Jewellery that must be taped/removed: Medic-Alert bracelets and chains must be taped leaving the disk exposed Rings must be removed or taped Jewellery that must be removed, and may not be taped: Body piercings Jewellery other than rings, Medic-Alert bracelets/chains, watches or PCAWA badges 2.15 GLASSES Prescription Spectacles required to correct visual impairment are permitted Sun Glasses (close fitting, wrap around style) are permitted. Recommended to meet Aus. Std 1067, and be Cancer Council approved. Fashion glasses not permitted Any glasses with raised nose rests are permitted, but not recommended Raised nose rests 2.16 GLOVES Wearing of gloves is optional but, if worn, must be in good condition and not too tight. Compulsory when lungeing.

10 2.17 MAKE UP 30 Sunscreen protection is recommended The wearing of make-up is discouraged Nail Polish/Nail Treatments: o Not permitted to be visible in any ridden activity when in Formal Pony Club Uniform. o Not permitted to be visible (mounted/dismounted) for Efficiency Certificate Examinations. o Gloves must be worn by riders with coloured nail polish / artificial nails. o Artificial nails not recommended as they may be prone to injury, pain when damaged, bent back, knocked or pulled off etc HAIR OF RIDER Must be neatly restrained. Long hair to be restrained in a hairnet or plaited to no longer than shoulder length. Pride in personal grooming is encouraged Long or unrestrained hair may cover rider number, making judging and marshalling difficult. Recommended hair Long hair restrained and in hairnet. Above shoulder level. (Picture: with thanks to Swan Valley HPC) Hair neatly restrained, plaited and in hairnet. Above shoulder length. (Picture: with thanks to Serpentine HPC)

11 Not recommended hair 31 X Long hair, is restrained but unplaited/no hairnet. Hair is also falling below shoulder level. Hair may cover rider number. Solution: Restrain in hairnet and/or plait and secure above shoulder level X Long hair, is not restrained at all. Solution: Restrain hair. If hair is long, plait or secure in hairnet above shoulder level. (Picture: Google Images) (Picture: Google Images) 2.19 BODY PROTECTORS As of Jan , compulsory for all levels during Eventing Cross Country and Tetrathlon Cross Country phases. For all other activities equestrian body protectors are optional but recommended. If worn, must be correctly fitted. 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.

12 32 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, i.e. custom sizing or special purpose vests.