The safety of everyone on the Pony Club grounds is paramount & particularly for our riders.

• We follow the NZPCA health and safety guidelines.
  
• Please read and take note of any Health and Safety signs.  
• Riding alone is strongly discouraged.  
• DO NOT ride in the racetrack area or through the Domain/camping ground.
• Pony Club approved helmets must be worn all times when mounted. There are no exceptions. 
• Back-protector vests are compulsory when jumping in the XC areas. There are no exceptions.
  
• A red ribbon tied to a pony’s tail signifies that “this pony may kick so please don’t crowd me.” Please respect this request and use one yourself if necessary.
• Sturdy footwear should be worn when working around horses as well as when riding.

• Mostly safety is common sense but if you see something that you feel could turn into a bad situation please don’t be afraid to say something. Conversely, if you are the person spoken to please don’t take offence, it may just save a rider or pony from injury.  But please always approach these situations in a polite and considered way.