We will be using the Nominate App as a method of rally notification also.

Unmounted Rallies

• Will usually be held at the showgrounds, start at 10.30 and end at 12 midday (1 rally).
• Bring your scrapbook/folder and manuals along

Pony Club Camp

• Is usually held in January and activities include – treks, jumping, cross country riding, lessons with guest Coaches and many fun activities such as swimming, archery etc. Could be held anywhere!

Uniform / Dress

The Waimarino Pony Club registered colour is GOLD. Contrasting colour is black.

Pony Club Uniform / Dress for Mounted Rallies, WPC Clinics, Courses etc., and WPC Competitions

• WPC gold uniform top
• WPC black vest / jacket - (not compulsory)
• White hard collared shirt and black tie is optional. Must be worn on certain occasions e.g., examinations at B level and above. To be worn under the polo shirt
• Helmets – a properly fitting, securely fastened, correctly maintained and YELLOW tagged helmet must always be worn while mounted. The helmet must show on a label that it meets at least one of the standards with the appropriate quality / safety mark. PAS O15: 2011 or later with BSI Kitemark or IC mark. VG1 01.040 (2014-12 or later) with BSI Kitemark or IC mark. Snell E2016 or later with the official Snell logo and number. ASTM-F1163 2004a or later with the SEI mark. AS/NZS3838 2006 or later with the 5 ticks mark.
• Stirrups – correct size for the rider’s boots. Have a minimum of 20mm clearance when the foot is moved to one side of the stirrup iron or be of a design that allows the stirrup to become free in the case of a fall or accident.
• Jodhpurs – neutral colours, they may be dark coloured but not patterned
• Boots – standard riding or jodhpur boots with a fairly smooth, thin sole and a well-defined heel.
• WPC Badge - must be worn below the knot of the tie or on the left of the jersey
• Jewellery if worn should be discreet and safe
• Hair – if long should be in a hair net, or worn in a plait or pony tail

Pony Club Dress for Un-Mounted Rallies

• WPC Gold uniform top and WPC badge
• Tidy jeans, pants, shorts etc
• Sturdy footwear

Dress for Competitions

• At Waimarino Pony Club competitions, Pony Club uniform / dress is to be worn

• If riding at Equestrian Sport New Zealand (ESNZ) competitions, members must make themselves aware of the specific discipline's dress code

• If riding at other Pony Club competitions, refer to their dress code, usually found in the conditions of entry

Dress for Certificate Examinations

• Up to and including C+ certificate – pony club uniform / dress is worn – with or without shirt and tie
• B and A Riding certificate examinations, pony club uniform / dress may be worn (with shirt & tie) or a jacket with shirt and tie or stock may be worn
• B Horse Management and H certificate examinations, pony club uniform / dress is preferable and must include gloves and helmet

Uniform / Dress for New Members

• New members are presented with a WPC club badge on joining
• New Riding Members without the WPC Gold uniform top will not be marked down for not being in uniform. They must however be wearing a YELLOW tagged helmet - see above.
• Boots must have a thin sole and well-defined heel

• Track pants, tights may be worn

• Stirrups must be the correct size - see above

Dress / Uniform and other Resources for sale from WPC - see below

Rally Gear Safety Inspection / Groomed and Turned-Out Inspection

Each rally begins with the Gear Safety Inspection (GSI). Points are awarded and go toward the end of season Groomed and Turned-Out trophies.

If late, riders must have their gear inspected before joining their group.

The GSI will consist of, but is not limited to the following …

Rider     (5)

• WPC Gold uniform top and a WPC badge
• WPC sleeveless vest or jacket may be worn 
• Helmet - properly fitting, securely fastened, correctly maintained and YELLOW tagged helmet meeting at least one of the set standards and the appropriate quality / safety mark/s
• Jodhpur Boots – with a fairly smooth, thin sole and a well-defined heel. Clean all over and polished
• Jewellery kept to a minimum, discreet and safe. No earrings in team mounted games
• Hair - tied back if long
• Conduct at Gear Safety Inspection – on time, stationary…

Pony      (5)

• Groomed thoroughly all over (mud removed / clean dock…)
• Hooves picked out and oiled (if required)
• Bot eggs, if any, removed
• Condition of mount…

Saddle / Bridle / Equipment       (5)

• All tack must be clean and leather supple…
• Bridle (including bit) and saddle fitting correctly…
• Stirrups – correct size for the rider’s boots. Have a minimum of 20mm clearance when the foot is moved to one side of the stirrup iron or be of a design that allows the stirrup to become free in the case of a fall or accident.
• Safe stitching especially stirrup leathers, girth, reins, stirrup bars in the correct position
• Other equipment fitted correctly and its purpose understood…
• Body Protectors for all jumping is recommended, compulsory for all cross country jumping

Total Points 15

NOTE:

• New Riding Members are expected to be in WPC uniform / dress after five working rallies.

WPC Uniform / Dress and Resources for Sale

Orders are taken for the WPC Gold uniform top when required, as well as the vest and jacket. Please contact the Club Treasurer if you require anything, it may well be in stock.

Waimarino PC buys back (if in good condition) the Gold uniform top when members have out grown them - $45.00 and on sells the Gold uniform top for $20.00. There may also be new Gold uniform tops in stock.

• WPC Gold uniform top ...........................................................$76.00
• Second hand Gold uniform top.............................................. $20.00
• Navy Polo Fleece................................................................... $10.00
• Gold Polo Fleece.................................................................... $10.00
• Replacement Badges and clips............................................... $8.00
• NZPCA Manual 1 - D, D+ & C Certificate.................................. $45.00
• NZPCA Manual 2 - C+, B, H & A Certificate............................... $45.00   
• NZPCA Manual 3 - Coaches Manual........................................ $45.00
• NZPCA Jumping Exercises for Coaches.................................... $12.50
• NZPCA Games and Activities for Junior Riders......................... $12.50
• NZPCA Dressage Riding Tests 2021......................................... $15.00