THE FIVE RALLY RULE is an NZPCA Rally  attendance rule which underlies participation in all/any Pony Branch/Club/Area/National/Internationl Team.  All riders must comply with the rule, which states that:

Riders who do not hold a certificate must attend a minimum of five (5) registered (working) rallies. Three (3) of these attendances must be the combination of rider and mount that are sitting the examination or entering the competition.

Riders who hold a D and/or D+ and/or C certificate must attend a minimum of five (5) registered (working) rallies. Three (3) of these attendances must be the combination of rider and mount that are sitting the examination or entering the competition. Remaining rallies are Horse Management attendances

Riders who hold a C+ certificate must attend a minimum of four (4) registered (working) rallies. Two (2) of these attendances must be the combination of rider and mount that are sitting the examination or entering the competition. Remaining rallies are Horse Management attendances

Riders who hold a B and or H and A certificates must attend a minimum of three (3) registered (working) rallies. One (1) of these attendances must be the combination of rider and mount that are sitting the examination or entering the competition. Remaining rallies are Horse Management attendances

DISPENSATIONS - NZPCA General Regulations Rule Aug 2021 15.6

In the case of a Pony Club Member who, for good reason, is unable to attend the requisite number of working rallies, the District Commissioner in consultation with the Branch Head Coach or the club Chief Coach and the Area, Club or Branch President may waive the minimum number of working rallies by only ONE

In the case of H & A Certificate examinations, dispensation must be stated on the application form.

HERETAUNGA  Competitions / Teams / Team Trials -

Dispensations for team requirements are to be submitted with selection entry. (Team Application)

Requests are to be submitted on the Dispensation Request Form and must be sent with the knowledge of Branch President/Head Coach

• written reason for dispensation request, approved by Branch President/Head Coach.
• written proof of rallies attended ie photocopy of certificate card or rally book record.
• vet and /or Doctors certificates to be provided where applicable

Dispensation due to death of mount will be considered, taking into consideration the rider’s rally history over the previous 12 months.

Once the request has been reviewed, the DC will advise the person and the Branch Secretary directly in writing, confirming the decision.The DC decision is final.

If dispensation is granted the Pony Club member may be asked to complete the rallies at their Branch as soon as is convenient.