THE FIVE RALLY RULE is an NZPCA Rally  attendance rule which underlies participation in all/any Pony Branch/Club/Area/National/Internation 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) 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) 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 C+ certificate must attend a minimum of four (4) working rallies. Two (2) of these attendances must be the combination of rider and mount that are sitting the examination or entering the competition.

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

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

Wairarapa/Wellington Policy on Dispensation:  It has been agreed by Area that before any dispensation can be decided, the DC must be provided with the following:
- written confirmation by branch/club secretary of financial membership.
- written proof of rallies attended ie photocopy of certificate card or rally book record.
- Written reason for dispensation request, approved by Branch/ Club.

Once the request has been decided, the DC will advise the person and the branch/club secretary directly in writing, confirming the decision.
The DC decision is final.