PCAWA
GEAR CHECKING MANUAL
PRÉCIS PAGES
Updated May 2014
Page 1
Table of Contents
PERMITTED GEAR & DRESS FOR PCAWA DRESSAGE .................................................................. 4
PERMITTED GEAR & DRESS FOR PCAWA EVENTING DRESSAGE ............................................ 7
PERMITTED GEAR & DRESS FOR PCAWA SHOW JUMPING AND EVENTING JUMPING .. 10
PERMITTED GEAR & DRESS FOR PCAWA EVENTING CROSS-COUNTRY............................. 14
PERMITTED DRESS FOR PCAWA TETRATHLON - RUNNING, SHOOTING, SWIMMING ... 18
PERMITTED GEAR & DRESS FOR PCAWA TETRATHLON - CROSS COUNTRY.................... 18
PERMITTED GEAR & DRESS FOR PCAWA PRINCE PHILIP MOUNTED GAMES .................. 22
PERMITTED GEAR & DRESS FOR PCAWA NOVELTIES .............................................................. 25
PERMITTED GEAR & DRESS FOR PCAWA MUSICAL RIDE, FANCY DRESS, FREESTYLE,
PAS DE DEUX ............................................................................................................................................. 28
PERMITTED GEAR & DRESS FOR PCAWA PONY CLUB MOUNT .............................................. 31
PERMITTED GEAR & DRESS FOR PCAWA POLOCROSSE .......................................................... 34
NOT PERMITTED AT ANY PCAWA ACTIVITY ................................................................................ 38
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Précis Preface
PLEASE NOTE:
THESE PRÉCIS ARE “QUICK REFERENCE” TOOLS ONLY. THEY SHOULD BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
GEAR CHECKING MANUAL & MATRIX WHEN GEAR CHECKING.
HORSES/PONIES MUST BE
AMENABLE AND SAFE TO
BE GEAR CHECKED
Rules Reference Point
NO RIDER/MOUNT COMBINATION MAY TAKE
PART IN ANY PONY CLUB ACTIVITY UNTIL
THEY HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFULLY GEAR
CHECKED
How to Find Gear Checking Rules online;
Purpose
INCOMPLETE
or
NO GEAR CHECK
=
NO START
Location
PCAWA Gear Checking Manual
In-depth guide to PCAWA-compliant gear for
all PCAWA activities. Rules here are binding.
http://pcawa.com/gear_checking
PCAWA Gear Checking Précis
Summarised A4 sheet of rules pertaining to
each discipline
http://pcawa.com/gear_checking
PCAWA Gear Checking Matrix
Summarised booklet with ticks and crosses for
the use of gear across disciplines.
http://pcawa.com/gear_checking
PCAWA Gear Amendments
Annual amendments to gear checking rules
http://pcawa.com/gear_checking
How to Find Gear in the Précis Pages;
Method 1: Go to your relevant discipline/activity
Method 2: Do a document word search
Go to the Table of Contents (page 2).
Open the Précis .pdf document
Look for your relevant discipline/activity page.
Go to the PDF browser and enter your piece of gear in the text
search tool:
Each précis presents summarised gear allowed in the
order of Rider, Horse, Saddlery and Bits. Scroll up
and down for the piece of gear you are looking for.
If you cannot find the gear or item, try Method 2 and
finally read the Gear Checking Manual.
The search tool will find all instances of the word you enter into the
search tool.
Gear is presented in the Précis Pages in the same
order as in the Gear Checking Manual.
If you cannot find the gear or item, refer to the Gear Checking
Manual. Even better, consult with your Chief Club Coach.
Entering in a PCAWA event, Open Riders are bound by the same competition rules, codes of conduct and gear checking rules as
PC Members.
Full details of dress / saddlery rules can be found in the General sections of the PCAWA Gear Checking Manual, and relevant
discipline pages.
Any item of gear or equipment, or combination of gear and/or equipment, not specifically in this manual, précis, matrix or
amendments is not permitted.
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PERMITTED GEAR & DRESS FOR PCAWA DRESSAGE
RIDER
SAFETY HELMET
SHIRTS
TIES
JUMPERS
WET WEATHER GEAR
BADGE / DISK
JODHPURS/BREECHES
RIDING TROUSERS OR
MOLESKINS
BOOTS
RIDER / DRESS
A rider weighing more than 53 kilograms (8 stone 5lbs) dressed to compete, may not ride a
pony 12.2 hands or under.
Must be ASA / NZS 3838 -2003 or PAS 015 (UK), ASTM F 1163 (USA), EN 1384 (Europe). Clip
Fasteners to be clicked up securely. Helmet cameras will not be allowed at any PCAWA event.
Long sleeved, in Club or Zone colour/s, fastened at the wrist and tucked in to waistband of
jodhpurs. Sleeves must NOT be pushed/rolled up.
To be in Pony Club or Zone colour/s. May not be taken off when jumpers are removed.
V-Necked Sleeved (or Sleeveless) Jumpers in Club / Zone colour/s worn with Long Sleeved
Shirt with Tie. 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 Sleeveless Jumpers over long sleeved shirts (unless in
composite teams).
Wet weather gear not to be worn without permission of the Judge, Examiner or Coach.
Optional. To be worn on the "V" of the jumper. Compulsory for Kanandah/Gingamurrah
Beige, Bone or Fawn, (NO hipsters or low-rise). To be plain (No badges, ribbing or coloured
stripes). Jodhpur Clips optional. Long socks are NOT permitted to be worn over jodhpurs.
Fawn, Bone or Beige colour, the top of which shall be at the rider’s waist (NO hipsters or lowrise) and the length of which shall be such that when mounted the top of the rider’s boot shall
be covered, permitted.
English style riding boots with low heel, smooth sole in black or brown. No splits or holes, soles
must be continued to heel - no half soles. Elastic sides must be firm, if stretched, use Jodhpur
clips. Boots with zipper down front permitted.
Short laced boots must either wear gaiters ensuring that the gaiters are covering the lace tie-up
or if wearing jodhpurs must wear Jodhpur clips to make sure their Jodhpur stay covering the
lace tie-up and don't slip up.
LEGGINGS / GAITERS
SPURS
JEWELLERY
GLOVES
HAIR
MAKE UP
BODY PROTECTORS
GLASSES
OPEN RIDER DRESS
Long laced boots (also called Field Boots) are to be laced in such a way that the laces will not be
caught on any saddle, stirrup or girth fitting.
Must match the colour of the boots. Must be polished leather on the outer side.
Optional. If used, must be smooth metal, with a shank, which must be not more than 3.5cms
long, pointing downwards to the rear and the end must be blunt in order to prevent wounding a
horse. Straps must be correctly fitted with buckles to the outside. “Spur Ends” optional, must
have one on each spur if used.
Medic-Alert bracelets and chains must be taped leaving the disk exposed. Rings must be
removed or taped. No other jewellery or body piercing permitted. Watches, Medic Alert Sports
Bands, mouthguards and PCAWA Badges are permitted
Optional.
Must be neatly restrained. Long hair to be plaited to collar-length and restrained in a hairnet.
The wearing of make-up is discouraged, Coloured Nail Polish not permitted.
Optional but recommended.
Prescription Spectacles permitted. Sun Glasses (Preferably Aus Std 1067, Cancer Council
Approved), close-fitting and flat-wrap style permitted.
SHIRTS - Long sleeved, fastened at the wrist and tucked in to waistband of jodhpurs. Sleeves
must NOT be pushed/rolled up.
TIES – Tie, Stock or Ratcatcher must be worn.
JACKET – Must be worn with Long Sleeved Shirt and Tie/Stock/Ratcatcher. Jacket must not be
removed without permission of the Judge. Sleeves must NOT be pushed or rolled up. Service
(e.g. Police Force) uniform permitted.
JODHPURS - Beige, Off White, Light Canary or White, (NO hipsters or low-rise). Jodhpur Clips
optional. Long socks are NOT permitted to worn over jodhpurs.
OPEN RIDERS ARE BOUND BY THE SAME GEAR CHECKING RULES AS PCAWA
MEMBERS, WITH THE ONLY EXCEPTION OF OPEN RIDER DRESS
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PRECIS - PCAWA DRESSAGE, Updated May 2014
AGE
DISCHARGE
GENERAL HEALTH
BLOOD
HOOVES
MANES & TAILS
BRIDLE
HORSE / PONY
Must be 4 years of age or over.
No discharge from Eyes and Nose.
No chronic cough. No swellings.
The sighting of any blood (whether wet or dry) from anywhere on the horse, in particular the
mouth, nostrils or spur area must be reported and checked by the Vet/Steward/Ground
Jury/Chief Coach (whichever is applicable).
To show evidence of recent care.
Horse/pony must have either: 4 Unshod Hooves OR Front 2 Hooves Shod, Back Hooves
Unshod OR Back 2 Hooves Shod, Front Hooves Unshod OR All Hooves Shod.
Manes and forelocks to be plaited. Tails to be pulled, trimmed or plaited. False tails permitted
but must not have metal parts.
Artificial colouring or spray painting of horses or ponies permitted for Fancy Dress, Musical
Ride, Pas de Deux, and Freestyle events only.
SADDLERY
Leather compulsory with matching Noseband. Micklem Bridles (Multibridles) allowed only
with a snaffle bit. As per EA rules, no bit clips.
BITS
PERMITTED BUT NOT
PICTURED
Half-moon – port-mouth –
curved mouthpieces
Rubber or synthetic bit – both
jointed and unjointed
Sweet Iron bit
Double-jointed rotating
mouthpieces may have one
‘roller’ or rotating middle piece
in the centre section.
Multiple ‘rollers’ are not
permitted.
DOUBLE BRIDLES
Permitted only for Medium (and
above) Level Dressage.
BIT GUARDS,
AUSTRALIAN
CHEEKERS
NOSEBANDS
MARTINGALES
SADDLE
Not permitted
Cavesson Noseband
Dropped Noseband
Hanoverian (Flash)
Grackle or Mexican Grackle (Crossover)
Continental or Crank Noseband
Not Permitted.
English Type
(Fully mounted) of leather or synthetic fibre is compulsory and must have a Girth with a
minimum of two buckles, OR a Girth with a single buckle and surcingle. Humane Girth must
have surcingle.
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PRECIS - PCAWA DRESSAGE, Updated May 2014
BREASTPLATES /
CRUPPERS / NECK
STRAPS / MONKEY
GRIPS
SADDLE
CLOTHS/NUMNAHS
STIRRUP IRONS /
STIRRUP LEATHERS
WHIPS
BANDAGES / BOOTS /
BELL BOOTS
Permitted.
Must be in Club or Zone colours or White.
½ numnahs permitted in white, black, cream or club colours
All team members must have the same Saddle Cloths/Numnahs unless in composite teams.
Stirrup Irons to be metal or polymer and to allow 1cm minimum each side of the rider's boot at
the broadest part, max 1.5cm.approx each side.
Stirrup safety bar clip must be turned down.
Stirrup leathers must not be tied down or worn under the saddle flap
Toe-Stoppers – permitted. If used, must fit as for stirrup irons
Stirrup Treads – use of stirrup treads is optional, but if used, they must be made of rubber,
plastic, polymer or metal and be either silver, black or white.
Whips are permitted up to and including Medium standard in Pony Club.
General Purpose Whips must have a flexible flap or tassel, must not be weighted at the end,
maximum length 75cm including flap. Loop Handles must be removed. Whip heads to be
unadorned, i.e. no horse heads and smooth.
Dressage Whip – must have tassel or flexible flap. Maximum length for pony 13h and under –
1m, over 13h – 1.20m.
Not Permitted.
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PRECIS - PCAWA DRESSAGE, Updated May 2014
PERMITTED GEAR & DRESS FOR PCAWA EVENTING DRESSAGE
RIDER
SAFETY HELMET
SHIRTS
TIES
JUMPERS
WET WEATHER GEAR
BADGE / DISK
JODHPURS/BREECHES
RIDING TROUSERS OR
MOLESKINS
BOOTS
RIDER / DRESS
A rider weighing more than 53 kilograms (8 stone 5lbs) dressed to compete, may not ride a
pony 12.2 hands or under.
Must be ASA / NZS 3838 -2003 or PAS 015 (UK), ASTM F 1163 (USA), EN 1384 (Europe). Clip
Fasteners to be clicked up securely. Helmet cameras will not be allowed at any PCAWA
event.
Long sleeved, in Club or Zone colour/s, fastened at the wrist and tucked in to waistband of
jodhpurs. Sleeves must NOT be pushed/rolled up.
To be in Pony Club or Zone colour/s. May not be taken off when jumpers are removed.
V-Necked Sleeved (or Sleeveless) Jumpers in Club / Zone colour/s worn with Long Sleeved
Shirt with Tie. 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 Sleeveless Jumpers over long sleeved shirts (unless
in composite teams).
Wet weather gear not to be worn without permission of the Judge, Examiner or Coach.
Optional. To be worn on the "V" of the jumper.
Beige, Bone or Fawn, (NO hipsters or low-rise). To be plain (No badges, ribbing or coloured
stripes). Jodhpur Clips optional. Long socks are NOT permitted to be worn over jodhpurs.
Fawn, Bone or Beige colour, the top of which shall be at the rider’s waist (NO hipsters or lowrise) and the length of which shall be such that when mounted the top of the rider’s boot shall
be covered, permitted.
English style riding boots with low heel, smooth sole in black or brown. No splits or holes,
soles must be continued to heel - no half soles. Elastic sides must be firm, if stretched, use
Jodhpur clips. Boots with zipper down front permitted.
Short laced boots must either wear gaiters ensuring that the gaiters are covering the lace tieup or if wearing jodhpurs must wear Jodhpur clips to make sure their Jodhpur stay covering
the lace tie-up and don't slip up.
LEGGINGS / GAITERS
SPURS
JEWELLERY
GLOVES
HAIR
MAKE UP
BODY PROTECTORS
GLASSES
COMPETITOR NUMBERS
OPEN RIDER DRESS
Long laced boots (also called Field Boots) are to be laced in such a way that the laces will not
be caught on any saddle, stirrup or girth fitting.
Must match the colour of the boots. Must be polished leather on the outer side.
Optional. If used, must be smooth metal, with a shank, which must be not more than 3.5cms
long, pointing downwards to the rear and the end must be blunt in order to prevent
wounding a horse. Straps must be correctly fitted with buckles to the outside. “Spur Ends”
optional, must have one on each spur if used.
Medic-Alert bracelets and chains must be taped leaving the disk exposed. Rings must be
removed or taped. No other jewellery or body piercing permitted. Watches, Medic Alert
Sports Bands, mouthguards and PCAWA Badges are permitted
Optional.
Must be neatly restrained. Long hair to be plaited to collar-length and restrained in a hairnet.
The wearing of make-up is discouraged, Coloured Nail Polish not permitted.
Optional.
Prescription Spectacles permitted. Sun Glasses (Preferably Aus Std 1067, Cancer Council
Approved), close-fitting and flat-wrap style permitted.
RIDER - FRONT AND BACK NUMBERS (BIBS) must be worn.
BRIDLE/ SADDLE CLOTH NUMBERS must also be worn.
SHIRTS - Long sleeved, fastened at the wrist and tucked in to waistband of jodhpurs. Sleeves
must NOT be pushed/rolled up.
TIES – Tie, Stock or Ratcatcher must be worn.
JACKET – Must be worn with Long Sleeved Shirt and Tie/Stock/Ratcatcher. Jacket must not
be removed without permission of the Judge. Sleeves must NOT be pushed or rolled up.
Service (e.g. Police Force) uniform permitted.
JODHPURS - Beige, Off White, Light Canary or White, (NO hipsters or low-rise). Jodhpur Clips
optional. Long socks are NOT permitted to worn over jodhpurs.
OPEN RIDERS ARE BOUND BY THE SAME GEAR CHECKING RULES AS PCAWA
MEMBERS, WITH THE ONLY EXCEPTION OF OPEN RIDER DRESS
PRECIS - PCAWA EVENTING DRESSAGE, Updated May 2014
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AGE
DISCHARGE
GENERAL HEALTH
BLOOD
HOOVES
MANES & TAILS
BRIDLE
HORSE / PONY
Must be 4 years of age or over.
No discharge from Eyes and Nose
No chronic cough. No swellings.
The sighting of any blood (whether wet or dry) from anywhere on the horse, in particular the
mouth, nostrils or spur area must be reported and checked by the Vet/Steward/Ground
Jury/Chief Coach (whichever is applicable).
To show evidence of recent care.
Horse/Pony must have either:
4 Unshod Hooves OR Front 2 Hooves Shod, Back Hooves
Unshod OR Back 2 Hooves Shod, Front Hooves Unshod OR All Hooves Shod.
Manes and forelocks to be plaited. Tails to be pulled, trimmed or plaited. False tails
permitted but must not have metal parts.
SADDLERY
Leather compulsory with matching Noseband. Micklem Bridles (Multibridles) allowed only
with a snaffle bit. As per EA rules, no bit clips.
BITS
1.
Ordinary Snaffle with double jointed
mouthpiece
2. Ordinary Snaffle with jointed mouthpiece
3. Racing Snaffle – D Ring
4. Egg-Butt Snaffle (a) with cheeks (b)
without cheeks
5. Other types of snaffles with cheeks
6. Snaffle with upper cheeks only
7. Rubber, leather, plastic or steel snaffle,
jointed or un-jointed
8. Hanging Cheek Snaffle
9. Ordinary Snaffle with double jointed
mouthpiece – with lozenge
10. Ordinary Snaffle with double jointed
mouthpiece – French Link
11. Un-jointed wavy plastic or rubber snaffle
(not steel) (a) with cheeks (b) without
cheeks
12. Ordinary snaffle with rotating mouthpiece
NB
Bit No 11 can be used for Eventing
Dressage ONLY.
Double-jointed mouthpieces may have one
‘roller’ or rotating middle piece in the centre
section. Multiple ‘rollers’ are not permitted.
ALSO PERMITTED BUT NOT PICTURED:
Half-moon – port-mouth – curved
mouthpieces
Rubber or synthetic bit – both jointed
and unjointed
Sweet Iron bit
12
BIT GUARDS,
AUSTRALIAN CHEEKERS
NOSEBANDS
MARTINGALES
SADDLE
Not permitted
Cavesson Noseband
Dropped Noseband
Hanoverian (Flash)
Grackle or Mexican Grackle (Crossover) Continental or Crank Noseband
Not Permitted
English Type
(Fully mounted) of leather or synthetic fibre and it must have a Girth with a minimum of two
buckles, OR a Girth with a single buckle and surcingle. Humane Girth must have surcingles
PRECIS - PCAWA EVENTING DRESSAGE, Updated May 2014
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BREASTPLATES/
CRUPPERS/NECK
STRAPS/MONKEY GRIPS
SADDLE
CLOTHS/NUMNAHS
Permitted
STIRRUP IRONS /
STIRRUP LEATHERS
Stirrup Irons to be metal or polymer and to allow 1cm minimum each side of the rider's boot
at the broadest part, max 1.5cm.approx each side.
Toe-Stoppers – permitted. If used, must fit as for stirrup irons
Stirrup safety bar clip must be turned down.
Stirrup leathers must not be tied down or worn under the saddle flap
Stirrup Treads – use of stirrup treads is optional, but if used, they must be made of rubber,
plastic, polymer or metal and be either silver, black or white.
WHIPS
Permitted for Grades C, D and E in warm up and in test. All other grades in warm up only.
General Purpose Whips must have a flexible flap or tassel, must not be weighted at the end,
maximum length 75cm including flap. Loop Handles must be removed. Whip heads to be
unadorned, i.e. no horse heads and smooth.
Dressage Whips – NOT permitted.
BANDAGES / BOOTS /
BELL BOOTS
Not Permitted
Must be in Club or Zone colours or White.
All team members must have the same Saddle Cloths/Numnahs unless in composite teams.
½ numnahs permitted in white, black, cream or club colours
PRECIS - PCAWA EVENTING DRESSAGE, Updated May 2014
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PERMITTED GEAR & DRESS FOR PCAWA SHOW JUMPING AND EVENTING
JUMPING
RIDER
SAFETY HELMET
SHIRTS
TIES
JUMPERS
WET WEATHER GEAR
BADGE / DISK
JODHPURS/BREECHES
RIDING TROUSERS OR
MOLESKINS
BOOTS
RIDER / DRESS
A rider weighing more than 53 kilograms (8 stone 5lbs) dressed to compete, may not ride a
pony 12.2 hands or under.
Must be ASA / NZS 3838 -2003 or PAS 015 (UK), ASTM F 1163 (USA), EN 1384 (Europe). Clip
Fasteners to be clicked up securely. Helmet cameras will not be allowed at any PCAWA
event.
Long sleeved, in Club or Zone colour/s, fastened at the wrist and tucked in to waistband of
jodhpurs. Sleeves must NOT be pushed/rolled up.
To be in Pony Club or Zone colour/s. May not be taken off when jumpers are removed.
V-Necked Sleeved (or Sleeveless) Jumpers in Club / Zone colour/s worn with Long Sleeved
Shirt with Tie. 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 Sleeveless Jumpers over long sleeved shirts (unless
in composite teams).
Wet weather gear not to be worn without permission of the Judge, Examiner or Coach.
Optional. To be worn on the "V" of the jumper.
Beige, Bone or Fawn, (NO hipsters or low-rise). To be plain (No badges, ribbing or coloured
stripes). Jodhpur Clips optional. Long socks are NOT permitted to be worn over jodhpurs.
Fawn, Bone or Beige 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, permitted.
English style riding boots with low heel, smooth sole in black or brown. No splits or holes,
soles must be continued to heel - no half soles. Elastic sides must be firm, if stretched, use
Jodhpur clips. Boots with zipper down front permitted.
Short laced boots must either wear gaiters ensuring that the gaiters are covering the lace tieup or if wearing jodhpurs must wear Jodhpur clips to make sure their Jodhpur stay covering
the lace tie-up and don't slip up.
LEGGINGS / GAITERS
SPURS
JEWELLERY
GLOVES
HAIR
MAKE UP
BODY PROTECTORS
GLASSES
COMPETITOR NUMBERS
OPEN RIDER DRESS
Long laced boots (also called Field Boots) are to be laced in such a way that the laces will not
be caught on any saddle, stirrup or girth fitting.
Must match the colour of the boots. Must be polished leather on the outer side.
Optional. If used, must be smooth metal, with a shank, which must be not more than 3.5cms
long, pointing downwards to the rear and the end must be blunt in order to prevent
wounding a horse. Straps must be correctly fitted with buckles to the outside. “Spur Ends”
optional, must have one on each spur if used.
Medic-Alert bracelets and chains must be taped leaving the disk exposed. Rings must be
removed or taped. No other jewellery or body piercing permitted. Watches, Medic Alert
Sports Bands, mouthguards and PCAWA Badges are permitted
Optional.
Must be neatly restrained. Long hair to be plaited to collar-length and restrained in a hairnet.
The wearing of make-up is discouraged, Coloured Nail Polish not permitted.
Optional.
Prescription Spectacles permitted. Sun Glasses (Preferably Aus Std 1067, Cancer Council
Approved), close-fitting and flat-wrap style permitted.
RIDER - FRONT AND BACK NUMBERS (BIBS) must be worn for Eventing Jumping Phase.
BRIDLE/ SADDLE CLOTH NUMBERS must also be worn for Eventing Jumping Phase. y horse)
SHIRTS - Long sleeved, fastened at the wrist and tucked in to waistband of jodhpurs. Sleeves
must NOT be pushed/rolled up.
TIES – Tie, Stock or Ratcatcher must be worn.
JACKET – Must be worn with Long Sleeved Shirt and Tie/Stock/Ratcatcher. Jacket must not
be removed without permission of the Judge. Sleeves must NOT be pushed or rolled up.
Service (e.g. Police Force) uniform permitted.
JODHPURS - Beige, Off White, Light Canary or White, (NO hipsters or low-rise). Jodhpur Clips
optional. Long socks are NOT permitted to worn over jodhpurs.
OPEN RIDERS ARE BOUND BY THE SAME GEAR CHECKING RULES AS PCAWA
MEMBERS, WITH THE ONLY EXCEPTION OF OPEN RIDER DRESS
PRECIS - PCAWA SHOWJUMPING & EVENTING JUMPING, Updated May 2014
Page 10
AGE
DISCHARGE
GENERAL HEALTH
BLOOD
HOOVES
MANES & TAILS
HORSE / PONY
Must be 4 years of age or over.
No discharge from Eyes and Nose
No chronic cough. No swellings.
The sighting of any blood (whether wet or dry) from anywhere on the horse, in particular the
mouth, nostrils or spur area must be reported and checked by the Vet/Steward/Ground
Jury/Chief Coach (whichever is applicable).
To show evidence of recent care.
Horse/Pony must have either:
4 Unshod Hooves OR Front 2 Hooves Shod, Back Hooves
Unshod OR Back 2 Hooves Shod, Front Hooves Unshod OR All Hooves Shod.
Manes and forelocks may be plaited. Tails to be pulled, trimmed or plaited. False tails
permitted but must not have metal parts.
SADDLERY
Leather or Synthetic Fibre with matching Noseband. Micklem Bridles (Multibridles) allowed
only with a snaffle bit. As per EA rules, no bit clips.
BITS
BRIDLE
1.
Ordinary Snaffle with double jointed
mouthpiece
2. Ordinary Snaffle with jointed mouthpiece
3. Racing Snaffle – D Ring
4. Egg-Butt Snaffle (a) with cheeks (b)
without cheeks
5. Other types of snaffles with cheeks
6. Snaffle with upper cheeks only
7. Rubber, leather, plastic or steel snaffle,
jointed or un-jointed
8. Hanging Cheek Snaffle
9. Ordinary Snaffle with double jointed
mouthpiece – with lozenge
10. Ordinary Snaffle with double jointed
mouthpiece – French Link
11. Un-jointed wavy plastic or rubber snaffle
(not steel) (a) with cheeks (b) without
cheeks
12. Ordinary snaffle with rotating mouthpiece
NB
Bit No 11 can be used for Eventing
Dressage ONLY.
Double-jointed mouthpieces may have one
‘roller’ or rotating middle piece in the centre
section. Multiple ‘rollers’ are not permitted.
ALSO PERMITTED BUT NOT PICTURED:
Half-moon – port-mouth – curved
mouthpieces
Rubber or synthetic bit – both jointed
and unjointed
Sweet Iron bit
12
Crescendo
Cherry Roller
Wilkie Snaffle
Dr Bristol
PRECIS - PCAWA SHOWJUMPING & EVENTING JUMPING, Updated May 2014
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Copper Roller
Peewee
Dutch Gag / Pessoa Snaffle
3 Ring
Dutch Gag / Pessoa
4 Ring
Dutch Gag / Pessoa
Myler Egg-Butt D ring Snaffle Bit with slots
The check piece attaches to
the top slot and the rein to
the bottom slot,
(this increases the leverage
action)
Kimblewick Bits - Can only be used with a Cavesson Noseband. Jointed Mouthpieces are NOT permitted.
This variation of the Kimblewick has
The original version of the
Myler Kimblewick
slotted bit rings.
Kimblewick
Pelham Bits - Can only be used with a Cavesson Noseband. Jointed Mouthpieces are NOT permitted.
Half Moon Pelham
Port Mouth Pelham
Two loop Pelham
More examples can be seen in the General Section of the Manual under Bridles/Bits.
Rein Attachments & Roundings: Pessoa / Kimblewick / Pelham Bits
A. With Two reins, or
B. With a single rein attached to roundings, or
B.
C.
C. With divided reins.
Two reins may be used with single mouthpiece bits including the Kimblewick, Pelham and Dutch Gag / Pessoa Snaffle.
BIT GUARDS,
Permitted
AUSTRALIAN CHEEKERS
NOSEBANDS
Cavesson Noseband
Dropped Noseband
Hanoverian (Flash)
Grackle or Mexican Grackle (Crossover) Continental or Crank Noseband
If a bit with a curb chain or curb strap is used, the only permitted Noseband is a Cavesson
MARTINGALES
Unrestricted running/Bib Martingales, with rein and neck stops or Irish Martingales with
rein stops are permitted
SADDLE
English Type
(Fully mounted) of leather or synthetic fibre and it must have a Girth with a minimum of two
buckles, OR a Girth with a single buckle and surcingle. Humane Girth must have surcingle
BREASTPLATES /
Permitted with the exception of Monkey Grips
CRUPPERS / NECK
STRAPS / MONKEY
GRIPS
SADDLE
Must be in Club or Zone colours or White.
CLOTHS/NUMNAHS
All team members must have the same Saddle Cloths/Numnahs unless in composite teams.
½ numnahs permitted in white, black, cream or club colours
STIRRUP IRONS /
Stirrup Irons to be metal or carbon polymer but not plastic, wooden or aluminium.
STIRRUP LEATHERS
Stirrup Irons to allow 1cm minimum each side of the rider's boot at the broadest part, max
1.5cm.approx each side.
Toe-Stoppers – permitted. If used, must fit as for stirrup irons
Stirrup safety bar clip must be turned down.
Stirrup leathers must not be tied down or worn under the saddle flap
Stirrup Treads – use of stirrup treads is optional, but if used, they must be made of rubber,
plastic, polymer or metal and be either silver, black or white.
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WHIPS
BANDAGES / BOOTS /
BELL BOOTS
General Purpose Whips must have a flexible flap or tassel, must not be weighted at the end,
maximum length 75cm including flap. Loop Handles must be removed. Whip heads to be
unadorned, i.e. no horse heads and smooth.
Dressage Whips – NOT permitted.
Polar Fleece Bandages must be either stitched, or taped with a minimum of three (3) separate
rounds of electrical tape. Polar Fleece Bandages are NOT recommended for Cross Country or
Show Jumping.
All Bandages must have padding and be either stitched, or taped with a minimum of three
separate rounds of electrical tape.
Bandages and tape not to be tight enough to cause pressure areas.
Boots to be clean and correctly fitted – fastenings at the outside, straps facing backwards.
Taping of Boots is optional.
Boots with metal loop-fasteners must be fitted and fastened correctly – fastenings on the
outside with straps facing backwards.
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PERMITTED GEAR & DRESS FOR PCAWA EVENTING CROSS-COUNTRY
RIDER
SAFETY HELMET
SHIRTS
TIES
JUMPERS & POLO
SHIRTS
WET WEATHER GEAR
BADGE / DISK
JODHPURS/BREECHES
RIDING TROUSERS OR
MOLESKINS
BOOTS
RIDER / DRESS
A rider weighing more than 53 kilograms (8 stone 5lbs) dressed to compete, may not ride a
pony 12.2 hands or under.
Must be ASA / NZS 3838 -2003 or PAS 015 (UK), ASTM F 1163 (USA), EN 1384 (Europe). Clip
Fasteners to be clicked up securely. Helmet cameras will not be allowed at any PCAWA event.
Long sleeved, in Club or Zone colour/s, fastened at the wrist and tucked in to waistband of
jodhpurs. Sleeves must NOT be pushed/rolled up.
Optional, to be in Pony Club or Zone colour/s.
V-Necked Sleeved (or Sleeveless) Jumpers in Club / Zone colour/s worn with Long Sleeved
Shirt with Tie.
Polo Shirts with long sleeves in the registered Club or Zone primary colour/s may be worn
tucked in to waistband of jodhpurs or trousers.
Jumper/Polo Shirts 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
matching Long Sleeved Jumpers, Polo Shirts or Sleeveless Jumpers over long sleeved shirts
(unless in composite teams).
Wet weather gear not to be worn without permission of the Judge, Examiner or Coach.
Optional. To be worn on the "V" of the jumper.
Beige, Bone or Fawn, (NO hipsters or low-rise). To be plain (No badges, ribbing or coloured
stripes). Jodhpur Clips optional. Long socks are NOT permitted to be worn over jodhpurs.
Fawn, Bone or Beige colour, the top of which shall be at the rider’s waist (NO hipsters or lowrise) and the length of which shall be such that when mounted the top of the rider’s boot shall
be covered, permitted.
English style riding boots with low heel, smooth sole in black or brown. No splits or holes, soles
must be continued to heel - no half soles. Elastic sides must be firm, if stretched, use Jodhpur
clips. Boots with zipper down front permitted.
Short laced boots must either wear gaiters ensuring that the gaiters are covering the lace tie-up
or if wearing jodhpurs must wear Jodhpur clips to make sure their Jodhpur stay covering the
lace tie-up and don't slip up.
LEGGINGS / GAITERS
SPURS
JEWELLERY
GLOVES
HAIR
MAKE UP
EQUESTRIAN BODY
PROTECTORS
Long laced boots (also called Field Boots) are to be laced in such a way that the laces will not
be caught on any saddle, stirrup or girth fitting.
Must match the colour of the boots. Must be polished leather on the outer side.
Optional. If used, must be smooth metal, with a shank, which must be not more than 3.5cms
long, pointing downwards to the rear and the end must be blunt in order to prevent wounding
a horse. Straps must be correctly fitted with buckles to the outside. “Spur Ends” optional, must
have one on each spur if used.
Medic-Alert bracelets and chains must be taped leaving the disk exposed. Rings must be
removed or taped. No other jewellery or body piercing permitted. Watches, Medic Alert
Sports Bands, mouthguards and PCAWA Badges are permitted
Optional.
Must be neatly restrained. Long hair to be plaited to collar-length and restrained in a hairnet.
The wearing of make-up is discouraged, Coloured Nail Polish not permitted.
Optional but recommended for PC65 (D grade) level and below.
Compulsory for PC80 (C grade) level and above.
All equestrian body protectors must be fitted correctly and as per manufacturer’s
recommendations.
Air Vests are permitted, must be worn over body protector, fitted and maintained as per
manufacturer’s recommendations.
GLASSES
COMPETITOR
NUMBERS
As of Jan 1 2015 equestrian body protectors (ANY) will become compulsory at all grades for
cross country phases in both Eventing and Tetrathlon.
Prescription Spectacles permitted. Sun Glasses (Preferably Aus Std 1067, Cancer Council
Approved), close-fitting and flat-wrap style permitted.
RIDER - FRONT AND BACK NUMBERS (BIBS) must be worn.
BRIDLE/ SADDLE CLOTH NUMBERS must also be worn for.
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OPEN RIDER DRESS
SHIRTS – Shirt / Polo Shirts with long sleeves, tucked in to waistband permitted. Sleeves must
NOT be pushed or rolled up.
JUMPERS – Jumpers permitted, sleeves must NOT be pushed or rolled up. Service (e.g. Police
Force) uniform permitted.
JODHPURS - Beige, Off White, Light Canary or White, (NO hipsters or low-rise). Jodhpur Clips
optional. Long socks are NOT permitted to worn over jodhpurs.
OPEN RIDERS ARE BOUND BY THE SAME GEAR CHECKING RULES AS PCAWA
MEMBERS, WITH THE ONLY EXCEPTION OF OPEN RIDER DRESS
MEDICAL ARMBAND COMPULSORY and must be worn on the LEFT UPPER ARM.
AGE
DISCHARGE
GENERAL HEALTH
BLOOD
HOOVES
MANES & TAILS
BRIDLE
HORSE / PONY
Must be 4 years of age or over.
No discharge from Eyes and Nose
No chronic cough. No swellings.
The sighting of any blood (whether wet or dry) from anywhere on the horse, in particular the
mouth, nostrils or spur area must be reported and checked by the Vet/Steward/Ground
Jury/Chief Coach (whichever is applicable).
To show evidence of recent care.
Horse/Pony must have either:
4 Unshod Hooves OR Front 2 Hooves Shod, Back Hooves
Unshod OR Back 2 Hooves Shod, Front Hooves Unshod OR All Hooves Shod.
Manes and forelocks may be plaited. Tails to be pulled, trimmed or plaited. False tails
permitted but must not have metal parts.
SADDLERY
Leather or Synthetic Fibre with matching Noseband. Micklem Bridles (Multibridles) allowed
only with a snaffle bit. As per EA rules, no bit clips.
BITS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Ordinary Snaffle with double jointed mouthpiece
Ordinary Snaffle with jointed mouthpiece
Racing Snaffle – D Ring
Egg-Butt Snaffle (a) with cheeks (b) without
cheeks
5. Other types of snaffles with cheeks
6. Snaffle with upper cheeks only
7. Rubber, leather, plastic or steel snaffle, jointed or
un-jointed
8. Hanging Cheek Snaffle
9. Ordinary Snaffle with double jointed mouthpiece –
with lozenge
10. Ordinary Snaffle with double jointed mouthpiece –
French Link
11. Un-jointed wavy plastic or rubber snaffle (not steel)
(a) with cheeks (b) without cheeks
12. 12 Ordinary snaffle with rotating mouthpiece
NB
Bit No 11 can be used for Eventing Dressage
ONLY.
Double-jointed mouthpieces may have one ‘roller’ or
rotating middle piece in the centre section. Multiple
‘rollers’ are not permitted.
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ALSO PERMITTED BUT NOT PICTURED:
Half-moon – port-mouth – curved mouthpieces
Rubber or synthetic bit – both jointed and
unjointed
Sweet Iron bit
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Crescendo
Cherry Roller
Wilkie Snaffle
Dr Bristol
Copper Roller
Dutch Gag / Pessoa Snaffle
3 Ring
Dutch Gag / Pessoa
4 Ring
Dutch Gag / Pessoa
Peewee
Myler Egg-Butt D ring Snaffle Bit with slots
The check piece attaches to
the top slot and the rein to
the bottom slot,
(this increases the leverage
action)
Kimblewick Bits - Can only be used with a Cavesson Noseband. Jointed Mouthpieces are NOT permitted.
This variation of the Kimblewick has
The original version of the
Miler Kimblewick
slotted bit rings.
Kimblewick
Pelham Bits - Can only be used with a Cavesson Noseband. Jointed Mouthpieces are NOT permitted.
Half Moon Pelham
Port Mouth Pelham
Two loop Pelham
More examples can be seen in the General Section of the Manual under Bridles/Bits.
Rein Attachments & Roundings: Pessoa / Kimblewick / Pelham Bits
A. With Two reins, or
B. With a single rein attached to roundings, or
B.
C.
C. With divided reins.
Two reins may be used with single mouthpiece bits including the Kimblewick, Pelham and Dutch Gag / Pessoa Snaffle.
BIT GUARDS,
Permitted
AUSTRALIAN CHEEKERS
NOSEBANDS
Cavesson Noseband
Dropped Noseband
Hanoverian (Flash)
Grackle or Mexican Grackle (Crossover) Continental or Crank Noseband
If a bit with a curb chain or curb strap is used, the only permitted Noseband is a Cavesson
MARTINGALES
Unrestricted running/Bib Martingales, with rein and neck stops or Irish Martingales with
rein stops are permitted
SADDLE
English Type
(Fully mounted) of leather or synthetic fibre and it must have a Girth with a minimum of two
buckles, OR a Girth with a single buckle and surcingle. Humane Girth must have surcingle
BREASTPLATES /
Permitted with the exception of Monkey Grips
CRUPPERS / NECK
STRAPS / MONKEY
GRIPS
SADDLE
Must be in Club or Zone colours or White.
CLOTHS/NUMNAHS
All team members must have the same Saddle Cloths/Numnahs unless in composite teams.
½ numnahs permitted in white, black, cream or club colours
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STIRRUP IRONS /
STIRRUP LEATHERS
WHIPS
BANDAGES / BOOTS /
BELL BOOTS
Stirrup Irons to be metal or carbon polymer but not plastic, wooden or aluminium.
Stirrup Irons to allow 1cm minimum each side of the rider's boot at the broadest part, max
1.5cm.approx each side.
Toe-Stoppers – permitted. If used, must fit as for stirrup irons
Stirrup safety bar clip must be turned down.
Stirrup leathers must not be tied down or worn under the saddle flap
Stirrup Treads – use of stirrup treads is optional, but if used, they must be made of rubber,
plastic, polymer or metal and be either silver, black or white.
General Purpose Whips must have a flexible flap or tassel, must not be weighted at the end,
maximum length 75cm including flap. Loop Handles must be removed. Whip heads to be
unadorned, i.e. no horse heads and smooth.
Dressage Whips – NOT permitted.
Polar Fleece Bandages must be either stitched, or taped with a minimum of three (3) separate
rounds of electrical tape. Polar Fleece Bandages are NOT recommended for Cross Country or
Show Jumping.
All Bandages must have padding and be either stitched, or taped with a minimum of three
separate rounds of electrical tape.
Bandages and tape not to be tight enough to cause pressure areas.
Boots to be clean and correctly fitted – fastenings at the outside, straps facing backwards.
Taping of Boots is optional.
Boots with metal loop-fasteners must be fitted and fastened correctly – fastenings on the
outside with straps facing backwards.
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PERMITTED DRESS FOR PCAWA TETRATHLON - RUNNING, SHOOTING,
SWIMMING
ATHLETE
ATHLETE FOOTWEAR
ATHLETE
RUNNING AND SHOOTING
Competitors must wear a Polo or Rugby Top (singlets permitted for Running Phase only) in
Club primary colour/s.
Competitors may not take part stripped to the waist.
Bib Number to be worn.
For safety reasons, appropriate footwear must be worn for the running phase.
SWIMMING
The use of grease, oil or any similar substance on the body is not permitted.
Wet Suits are not permitted.
No device or swimsuit that may give an unfair advantage permitted.
PERMITTED GEAR & DRESS FOR PCAWA TETRATHLON - CROSS COUNTRY
RIDER
SAFETY HELMET
SHIRTS
TIES
JUMPERS & POLO
SHIRTS
WET WEATHER GEAR
BADGE / DISK
JODHPURS/BREECHES
RIDING TROUSERS OR
MOLESKINS
BOOTS
RIDER / DRESS
A rider weighing more than 53 kilograms (8 stone 5lbs) dressed to compete, may not ride a
pony 12.2 hands or under.
Must be ASA / NZS 3838 -2003 or PAS 015 (UK), ASTM F 1163 (USA), EN 1384 (Europe). Clip
Fasteners to be clicked up securely. Helmet cameras will not be allowed at any PCAWA
event.
Long sleeved, in Club or Zone colour/s, fastened at the wrist and tucked in to waistband of
jodhpurs. Sleeves must NOT be pushed/rolled up.
Optional, to be in Pony Club or Zone colour/s.
V-Necked Sleeved (or Sleeveless) Jumpers in Club / Zone colour/s worn with Long
Sleeved Shirt with Tie.
Polo Shirts with long sleeves in the registered Club or Zone primary colour/s may be
worn tucked in to waistband of jodhpurs or trousers.
Jumper/Polo Shirts 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
matching Long Sleeved Jumpers, Polo Shirts or Sleeveless Jumpers over long sleeved
shirts (unless in composite teams).
Wet weather gear not to be worn without permission of the Judge, Examiner or Coach.
Optional. To be worn on the "V" of the jumper.
Beige, Bone or Fawn, (NO hipsters or low-rise). To be plain (No badges, ribbing or coloured
stripes). Jodhpur Clips optional. Long socks are NOT permitted to be worn over jodhpurs.
Fawn, Bone or Beige 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, permitted.
English style riding boots with low heel, smooth sole in black or brown. No splits or holes,
soles must be continued to heel - no half soles. Elastic sides must be firm, if stretched, use
Jodhpur clips. Boots with zipper down front permitted.
Short laced boots must either wear gaiters ensuring that the gaiters are covering the lace tieup or if wearing jodhpurs must wear Jodhpur clips to make sure their Jodhpur stay covering
the lace tie-up and don't slip up.
LEGGINGS / GAITERS
SPURS
JEWELLERY
GLOVES
Long laced boots (also called Field Boots) are to be laced in such a way that the laces will not
be caught on any saddle, stirrup or girth fitting.
Must match the colour of the boots. Must be polished leather on the outer side.
Optional. If used, must be smooth metal, with a shank, which must be not more than 3.5cms
long, pointing downwards to the rear and the end must be blunt in order to prevent
wounding a horse. Straps must be correctly fitted with buckles to the outside. “Spur Ends”
optional, must have one on each spur if used.
Medic-Alert bracelets and chains must be taped leaving the disk exposed. Rings must be
removed or taped. No other jewellery or body piercing permitted. Watches, Medic Alert
Sports Bands, mouthguards and PCAWA Badges are permitted
Optional.
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HAIR
MAKE UP
EQUESTRIAN BODY
PROTECTORS
Must be neatly restrained. Long hair to be plaited to collar-length and restrained in a hairnet.
The wearing of make-up is discouraged, Coloured Nail Polish not permitted.
Optional but recommended for PC65 (D grade) level and below.
Compulsory for PC80 (C grade) level and above.
All equestrian body protectors must be fitted correctly and as per manufacturer’s
recommendations.
Air Vests are permitted, must be worn over body protector, fitted and maintained as per
manufacturer’s recommendations.
GLASSES
COMPETITOR NUMBERS
OPEN RIDER DRESS
As of Jan 1 2015 equestrian body protectors (ANY) will become compulsory at all grades for
cross country phases in both Eventing and Tetrathlon.
Prescription Spectacles permitted. Sun Glasses (Preferably Aus Std 1067, Cancer Council
Approved), close-fitting and flat-wrap style permitted.
RIDER - FRONT AND BACK NUMBERS (BIBS) must be worn.
BRIDLE/ SADDLE CLOTH NUMBERS must also be worn for.
SHIRTS – Shirt / Polo Shirts with long sleeves, tucked in to waistband permitted. Sleeves
must NOT be pushed or rolled up.
JUMPERS – Jumpers permitted, sleeves must NOT be pushed or rolled up. Service (e.g. Police
Force) uniform permitted.
JODHPURS - Beige, Off White, Light Canary or White, (NO hipsters or low-rise). Jodhpur Clips
optional. Long socks are NOT permitted to worn over jodhpurs.
OPEN RIDERS ARE BOUND BY THE SAME GEAR CHECKING RULES AS PCAWA
MEMBERS, WITH THE ONLY EXCEPTION OF OPEN RIDER DRESS
MEDICAL ARMBAND COMPULSORY and must be worn on the LEFT UPPER ARM.
AGE
DISCHARGE
GENERAL HEALTH
BLOOD
HOOVES
MANES & TAILS
BRIDLE
HORSE / PONY
Must be 4 years of age or over.
No discharge from Eyes and Nose
No chronic cough. No swellings.
The sighting of any blood (whether wet or dry) from anywhere on the horse, in particular the
mouth, nostrils or spur area must be reported and checked by the Vet/Steward/Ground
Jury/Chief Coach (whichever is applicable).
To show evidence of recent care.
Horse/Pony must have either: 4 Unshod Hooves OR Front 2 Hooves Shod, Back Hooves
Unshod OR Back 2 Hooves Shod, Front Hooves Unshod OR All Hooves Shod.
Manes and forelocks may be plaited. Tails to be pulled, trimmed or plaited. False tails
permitted but must not have metal parts.
SADDLERY
Leather or Synthetic Fibre with matching Noseband. Micklem Bridles (Multibridles) allowed
only with a snaffle bit. As per EA rules, no bit clips.
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BITS
1.
Ordinary Snaffle with double jointed
mouthpiece
2. Ordinary Snaffle with jointed mouthpiece
3. Racing Snaffle – D Ring
4. Egg-Butt Snaffle (a) with cheeks (b)
without cheeks
5. Other types of snaffles with cheeks
6. Snaffle with upper cheeks only
7. Rubber, leather, plastic or steel snaffle,
jointed or un-jointed
8. Hanging Cheek Snaffle
9. Ordinary Snaffle with double jointed
mouthpiece – with lozenge
10. Ordinary Snaffle with double jointed
mouthpiece – French Link
11. Un-jointed wavy plastic or rubber snaffle
(not steel) (a) with cheeks (b) without
cheeks
12. 12 Ordinary
snaffle
with
rotating
mouthpiece
NB
Bit No 11 can be used for Eventing
Dressage ONLY.
Double-jointed mouthpieces may have one
‘roller’ or rotating middle piece in the centre
section. Multiple ‘rollers’ are not permitted.
12
ALSO PERMITTED BUT NOT PICTURED:
Half-moon – port-mouth – curved
mouthpieces
Rubber or synthetic bit – both jointed
and unjointed
Sweet Iron bit
Crescendo
Cherry Roller
Wilkie Snaffle
Dr Bristol
Copper Roller
Dutch Gag / Pessoa Snaffle
3 Ring
Dutch Gag / Pessoa
4 Ring
Dutch Gag / Pessoa
Peewee
Myler Egg-Butt D ring Snaffle Bit with slots
The check piece attaches to
the top slot and the rein to
the bottom slot,
(this increases the leverage
action)
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Kimblewick Bits - Can only be used with a Cavesson Noseband. Jointed Mouthpieces are NOT permitted.
This variation of the Kimblewick has
The original version of the
Myler Kimblewick
slotted bit rings.
Kimblewick
Pelham Bits - Can only be used with a Cavesson Noseband. Jointed Mouthpieces are NOT permitted.
Half Moon Pelham
Port Mouth Pelham
Two loop Pelham
More examples can be seen in the General Section of the Manual under Bridles/Bits.
Rein Attachments & Roundings: Pessoa / Kimblewick / Pelham Bits
A. With Two reins, or
B. With a single rein attached to roundings, or
B.
C.
C. With divided reins.
Two reins may be used with single mouthpiece bits including the Kimblewick, Pelham and Dutch Gag / Pessoa Snaffle.
BIT GUARDS,
Permitted
AUSTRALIAN CHEEKERS
NOSEBANDS
Cavesson Noseband
Dropped Noseband
Hanoverian (Flash)
Grackle or Mexican Grackle (Crossover) Continental or Crank Noseband
If a bit with a curb chain or curb strap is used, the only permitted Noseband is a Cavesson
MARTINGALES
Unrestricted running/Bib Martingales, with rein and neck stops or Irish Martingales with
rein stops are permitted
SADDLE
English Type
(Fully mounted) of leather or synthetic fibre and it must have a Girth with a minimum of two
buckles, OR a Girth with a single buckle and surcingle. Humane Girth must have surcingle
BREASTPLATES /
Permitted with the exception of Monkey Grips
CRUPPERS / NECK
STRAPS / MONKEY
GRIPS
SADDLE
Must be in Club or Zone colours or White.
CLOTHS/NUMNAHS
All team members must have the same Saddle Cloths/Numnahs unless in composite teams.
½ numnahs permitted in white, black, cream or club colours
STIRRUP IRONS /
Stirrup Irons to be metal or carbon polymer but not plastic, wooden or aluminium.
STIRRUP LEATHERS
Stirrup Irons to allow 1cm minimum each side of the rider's boot at the broadest part, max
1.5cm.approx each side.
Toe-Stoppers – permitted. If used, must fit as for stirrup irons
Stirrup safety bar clip must be turned down.
Stirrup leathers must not be tied down or worn under the saddle flap
Stirrup Treads – use of stirrup treads is optional, but if used, they must be made of rubber,
plastic, polymer or metal and be either silver, black or white.
WHIPS
General Purpose Whips must have a flexible flap or tassel, must not be weighted at the end,
maximum length 75cm including flap. Loop Handles must be removed. Whip heads to be
unadorned, i.e. no horse heads and smooth.
Dressage Whips – NOT permitted.
BANDAGES / BOOTS /
Polar Fleece Bandages must be either stitched, or taped with a minimum of three (3) separate
BELL BOOTS
rounds of electrical tape. Polar Fleece Bandages are NOT recommended for Cross Country or
Show Jumping.
All Bandages must have padding and be either stitched, or taped with a minimum of three (3)
separate rounds of electrical tape.
Bandages and tape not to be tight enough to cause pressure areas.
Boots to be clean and correctly fitted – fastenings at the outside, straps facing backwards.
Taping of Boots is optional.
Boots with metal loop-fasteners must be fitted and fastened correctly –fastenings on the
outside with straps facing backwards.
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PERMITTED GEAR & DRESS FOR PCAWA PRINCE PHILIP MOUNTED
GAMES
RIDER
SAFETY HELMET
SHIRTS
TIES
JUMPERS & POLO
SHIRTS
WET WEATHER GEAR
BADGE / DISK
JODHPURS/BREECHES
RIDING TROUSERS OR
MOLESKINS
BOOTS
RIDER / DRESS
A rider weighing more than 53 kilograms (8 stone 5lbs) dressed to compete, may not ride a
pony 12.2 hands or under.
Must be ASA / NZS 3838 -2003 or PAS 015 (UK), ASTM F 1163 (USA), EN 1384 (Europe). Clip
Fasteners to be clicked up securely. Helmet cameras will not be allowed at any PCAWA
event.
Long sleeved, in Club or Zone colour/s, fastened at the wrist and tucked in to waistband of
jodhpurs. Sleeves must NOT be pushed/rolled up.
Optional, to be in Pony Club or Zone colour/s.
V-Necked Sleeved (or Sleeveless) Jumpers in Club / Zone colour/s worn with Long
Sleeved Shirt with Tie.
Polo Shirts with long sleeves in the registered Club or Zone primary colour/s may be
worn tucked in to waistband of jodhpurs or trousers.
Jumper/Polo Shirts 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
matching Long Sleeved Jumpers, Polo Shirts or Sleeveless Jumpers over long sleeved
shirts (unless in composite teams).
Wet weather gear not to be worn without permission of the Judge, Examiner or Coach.
NOT permitted
Beige, Bone or Fawn, (NO hipsters or low-rise). To be plain (No badges, ribbing or coloured
stripes). Jodhpur Clips optional. Long socks are NOT permitted to be worn over jodhpurs.
Fawn, Bone or Beige colour, the top of which shall be at the rider’s waist (NO hipsters or lowrise) and the length of which shall be such that when mounted the top of the rider’s boot shall
be covered, permitted.
English style riding boots with low heel, smooth sole in black or brown. No splits or holes,
soles must be continued to heel - no half soles. Elastic sides must be firm, if stretched, use
Jodhpur clips. Boots with zipper down front permitted.
Short laced boots must either wear gaiters ensuring that the gaiters are covering the lace tieup or if wearing jodhpurs must wear Jodhpur clips to make sure their Jodhpur stay covering
the lace tie-up and don't slip up.
LEGGINGS / GAITERS
SPURS
JEWELLERY
GLOVES
HAIR
MAKE UP
GLASSES
BODY PROTECTORS
OPEN RIDER DRESS
Long laced boots (also called Field Boots) are to be laced in such a way that the laces will not
be caught on any saddle, stirrup or girth fitting.
Must match the colour of the boots. Must be polished leather on the outer side.
NOT permitted
Medic-Alert bracelets and chains must be taped leaving the disk exposed. Rings must be
removed or taped. No other jewellery or body piercing permitted. Medic Alert Sports Bands
and mouthguards are permitted. Watches and PCAWA badges are not permitted.
Optional.
Must be neatly restrained. Long hair to be plaited to collar-length and restrained in a hairnet.
The wearing of make-up is discouraged, Coloured Nail Polish not permitted.
Prescription Spectacles permitted. Sun Glasses (Preferably Aus Std 1067, Cancer Council
Approved), close-fitting and flat-wrap style permitted.
Optional.
SHIRTS - Long sleeved, fastened at the wrist and tucked in to waistband of jodhpurs. Sleeves
must NOT be pushed/rolled up.
TIES – Tie, Stock or Ratcatcher must be worn.
JACKET/V-NECKED JUMPER – Must be worn with Long Sleeved Shirt and
Tie/Stock/Ratcatcher. Jacket/Jumper must not be removed without permission of the Judge.
Sleeves must NOT be pushed or rolled up. Service (e.g. Police Force) uniform permitted.
JODHPURS - Beige, Off White, Light Canary or White, (NO hipsters or low-rise). Jodhpur Clips
optional. Long socks are NOT permitted to worn over jodhpurs. Riding Trousers (bone, fawn
or Beige) permitted
OPEN RIDERS ARE BOUND BY THE SAME GEAR CHECKING RULES AS PCAWA
MEMBERS, WITH THE ONLY EXCEPTION OF OPEN RIDER DRESS
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AGE
DISCHARGE
GENERAL HEALTH
BLOOD
HOOVES
MANES & TAILS
BRIDLE
HORSE / PONY
Must be 4 years of age or over.
No discharge from Eyes and Nose
No chronic cough. No swellings.
The sighting of any blood (whether wet or dry) from anywhere on the horse, in particular the
mouth, nostrils or spur area must be reported and checked by the Vet/Steward/Ground
Jury/Chief Coach (whichever is applicable).
To show evidence of recent care.
Horse/Pony must have either:
4 Unshod Hooves OR Front 2 Hooves Shod, Back Hooves
Unshod OR Back 2 Hooves Shod, Front Hooves Unshod OR All Hooves Shod.
To be neat, tidy and clean. Plaiting not permitted unless the length of the mane is at risk of
the rider where a French Plait is permitted. False tails not permitted.
SADDLERY
Leather or Synthetic Fibre
English style or correctly fitting Barcoo bridle with noseband
Micklem Bridles (Multibridles) not permitted.
REINS – If long reins are knotted, the centre buckle must be left undone. Polocrosse/Novelty
reins are permitted. Clips must face inwards towards the horse/pony.
BITS
PERMITTED BUT NOT
PICTURED
Half-moon – port-mouth –
curved mouthpieces
Rubber or synthetic bit – both
jointed and unjointed
Sweet Iron bit
Double-jointed rotating
mouthpieces may have one
‘roller’ or rotating middle piece
in the centre section.
Multiple ‘rollers’ are not
permitted.
BIT GUARDS,
AUSTRALIAN CHEEKERS
NOSEBANDS
MARTINGALES
Permitted
Cavesson Noseband
Dropped Noseband
Hanoverian (Flash)
Grackle or Mexican Grackle (Crossover) Continental or Crank Noseband
Permitted Martingales (only one may be worn at a time) are:
Running Martingale with rein and neck stops,
Irish Martingale, with rein stops;
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SADDLE
BREASTPLATES /
CRUPPERS / NECK
STRAPS / MONKEY
GRIPS
SADDLE
CLOTHS/NUMNAHS
STIRRUP IRONS /
STIRRUP LEATHERS
WHIPS
BANDAGES / BOOTS /
BELL BOOTS
Standing Martingale with neck stop. A Standing Martingale may only be attached to a
Cavesson Noseband or the Cavesson portion of a Hanoverian/Continental noseband.
English Type or Poley or Stock Saddle
(Fully mounted) of leather or synthetic fibre and it must have a Girth with a minimum of two
buckles, OR a Girth with a single buckle and surcingle. Humane Girth must have surcingle
All permitted
Must be in Club or Zone colours or White.
All team members must have the same Saddle Cloths/Numnahs unless in composite teams.
½ numnahs permitted in white, black, cream or club colours
Stirrup Irons to be metal or carbon polymer but not plastic, wooden or aluminium.
Spring Hinged irons and Kwik-outs not permitted.
Stirrup Irons to allow 1cm minimum each side of the rider's boot at the broadest part, max
1.5cm.approx each side.
Toe-Stoppers – permitted. If used, must fit as for stirrup irons
Stirrup safety bar clip must be turned down.
Stirrup leathers must not be tied down or worn under the saddle flap
Stirrup Treads – use of stirrup treads is optional, but if used, they must be made of rubber,
plastic, polymer or metal and be either silver, black or white.
NOT permitted
Polar Fleece Bandages must be either stitched, or taped with a minimum of three (3) separate
rounds of electrical tape.
All Bandages must have padding and be either stitched, or taped with a minimum of three
separate rounds of electrical tape.
Bandages and tape not to be tight enough to cause pressure areas.
Boots to be clean and correctly fitted – fastenings at the outside, straps facing backwards.
Taping of Boots is optional.
Boots with metal loop-fasteners must be fitted and fastened correctly – fastenings on the
outside with straps facing backwards.
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PERMITTED GEAR & DRESS FOR PCAWA NOVELTIES
RIDER
SAFETY HELMET
SHIRTS
TIES
JUMPERS & POLO
SHIRTS
WET WEATHER GEAR
BADGE / DISK
JODHPURS/BREECHES
RIDING TROUSERS OR
MOLESKINS
BOOTS
RIDER / DRESS
A rider weighing more than 53 kilograms (8 stone 5lbs) dressed to compete, may not ride a
pony 12.2 hands or under.
Must be ASA / NZS 3838 -2003 or PAS 015 (UK), ASTM F 1163 (USA), EN 1384 (Europe). Clip
Fasteners to be clicked up securely. Helmet cameras will not be allowed at any PCAWA
event.
Long sleeved, in Club or Zone colour/s, fastened at the wrist and tucked in to waistband of
jodhpurs. Sleeves must NOT be pushed/rolled up.
To be worn, and in Pony Club or Zone colour/s. May not be taken off when jumper removed.
V-Necked Sleeved (or Sleeveless) Jumpers in Club / Zone colour/s worn with Long
Sleeved Shirt with Tie.
Polo Shirts with long sleeves in the registered Club or Zone primary colour/s may be
worn tucked in to waistband of jodhpurs or trousers.
Jumper/Polo Shirts 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
matching Long Sleeved Jumpers, Polo Shirts or Sleeveless Jumpers over long sleeved
shirts (unless in composite teams).
Wet weather gear not to be worn without permission of the Judge, Examiner or Coach.
NOT permitted
Beige, Bone or Fawn, (NO hipsters or low-rise). To be plain (No badges, ribbing or coloured
stripes). Jodhpur Clips optional. Long socks are NOT permitted to be worn over jodhpurs.
Fawn, Bone or Beige 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, permitted.
English style riding boots with low heel, smooth sole in black or brown. No splits or holes,
soles must be continued to heel - no half soles. Elastic sides must be firm, if stretched, use
Jodhpur clips. Boots with zipper down front permitted.
Short laced boots must either wear gaiters ensuring that the gaiters are covering the lace tieup or if wearing jodhpurs must wear Jodhpur clips to make sure their Jodhpur stay covering
the lace tie-up and don't slip up.
LEGGINGS / GAITERS
SPURS
JEWELLERY
GLOVES
HAIR
MAKE UP
BODY PROTECTORS
GLASSES
OPEN RIDER DRESS
Long laced boots (also called Field Boots) are to be laced in such a way that the laces will not
be caught on any saddle, stirrup or girth fitting.
Must match the colour of the boots. Must be polished leather on the outer side.
NOT permitted
Medic-Alert bracelets and chains must be taped leaving the disk exposed. Rings must be
removed or taped. No other jewellery or body piercing permitted. Medic Alert Sports Bands
and mouthguards are permitted. Watches and PCAWA badges are not permitted.
Optional.
Must be neatly restrained. Long hair to be plaited to collar-length and restrained in a hairnet.
The wearing of make-up is discouraged, Coloured Nail Polish not permitted.
Optional.
Prescription Spectacles permitted. Sun Glasses (Preferably Aus Std 1067, Cancer Council
Approved), close-fitting and flat-wrap style permitted.
SHIRTS - Long sleeved, fastened at the wrist and tucked in to waistband of jodhpurs. Sleeves
must NOT be pushed/rolled up.
TIES – Tie, Stock or Ratcatcher must be worn.
JACKET/V-NECKED JUMPER – Must be worn with Long Sleeved Shirt and
Tie/Stock/Ratcatcher. Jacket/Jumper must not be removed without permission of the Judge.
Sleeves must NOT be pushed or rolled up. Service (e.g. Police Force) uniform permitted.
JODHPURS - Beige, Off White, Light Canary or White, (NO hipsters or low-rise). Jodhpur Clips
optional. Long socks are NOT permitted to worn over jodhpurs. Riding Trousers (bone, fawn
or Beige) permitted
OPEN RIDERS ARE BOUND BY THE SAME GEAR CHECKING RULES AS PCAWA
MEMBERS, WITH THE ONLY EXCEPTION OF OPEN RIDER DRESS
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AGE
DISCHARGE
GENERAL HEALTH
BLOOD
HOOVES
MANES & TAILS
BRIDLE
HORSE / PONY
Must be 4 years of age or over.
No discharge from Eyes and Nose.
No chronic cough. No swellings.
The sighting of any blood (whether wet or dry) from anywhere on the horse, in particular the
mouth, nostrils or spur area must be reported and checked by the Vet/Steward/Ground
Jury/Chief Coach (whichever is applicable).
To show evidence of recent care.
Horse/Pony must have either:
4 Unshod Hooves OR Front 2 Hooves Shod, Back Hooves
Unshod OR Back 2 Hooves Shod, Front Hooves Unshod OR All Hooves Shod.
To be neat, tidy and clean. Plaiting not permitted unless the length of the mane is at risk of
the rider where a French Plait is permitted. False tails not permitted.
SADDLERY
Leather or Synthetic Fibre
English style or correctly fitting Barcoo bridle with noseband
Micklem Bridles (Multibridles) not permitted.
REINS – If long reins are knotted, the centre buckle must be left undone. Polocrosse/Novelty
reins are permitted. Clips must face inwards towards the horse/pony.
BITS
PERMITTED BUT NOT
PICTURED
Half-moon – port-mouth –
curved mouthpieces
Rubber or synthetic bit – both
jointed and unjointed
Sweet Iron bit
Double-jointed rotating
mouthpieces may have one
‘roller’ or rotating middle piece
in the centre section.
Multiple ‘rollers’ are not
permitted.
BIT GUARDS,
AUSTRALIAN CHEEKERS
Permitted
NOSEBANDS
Cavesson Noseband
Dropped Noseband
Hanoverian (Flash)
Grackle or Mexican Grackle (Crossover) Continental or Crank Noseband
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MARTINGALES
SADDLE
BREASTPLATES /
CRUPPERS / NECK
STRAPS / MONKEY
GRIPS
SADDLE
CLOTHS/NUMNAHS
STIRRUP IRONS /
STIRRUP LEATHERS
WHIPS
BANDAGES / BOOTS /
BELL BOOTS
Permitted Martingales (only one may be worn at a time) are:
Running Martingale with rein and neck stops,
Irish Martingale, with rein stops;
Standing Martingale with neck stop. A Standing Martingale may only be attached to a
Cavesson Noseband or the Cavesson portion of a Hanoverian/Continental noseband.
English Type or Poley or Stock Saddle
(Fully mounted) of leather or synthetic fibre and it must have a Girth with a minimum of two
buckles, OR a Girth with a single buckle and surcingle. Humane Girth must have surcingle
All permitted
Must be in Club or Zone colours or White.
All team members must have the same Saddle Cloths/Numnahs unless in composite teams.
½ numnahs permitted in white, black, cream or club colours
Stirrup Irons to be metal or carbon polymer but not plastic, wooden or aluminium.
Spring Hinged irons and Kwik-outs not permitted.
Stirrup Irons to allow 1cm minimum each side of the rider's boot at the broadest part, max
1.5cm.approx each side.
Toe-Stoppers – permitted. If used, must fit as for stirrup irons
Stirrup safety bar clip must be turned down.
Stirrup leathers must not be tied down or worn under the saddle flap
Stirrup Treads – use of stirrup treads is optional, but if used, they must be made of rubber,
plastic, polymer or metal and be either silver, black or white.
NOT permitted
Polar Fleece Bandages must be either stitched, or taped with a minimum of three (3) separate
rounds of electrical tape.
All Bandages must have padding and be either stitched, or taped with a minimum of three (3)
separate rounds of electrical tape.
Bandages and tape not to be tight enough to cause pressure areas.
Boots to be clean and correctly fitted – fastenings at the outside, straps facing backwards.
Taping of Boots is optional.
Boots with metal loop-fasteners must be fitted and fastened correctly – fastenings on the
outside with straps facing backwards.
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PERMITTED GEAR & DRESS FOR PCAWA MUSICAL RIDE, FANCY DRESS,
FREESTYLE, PAS DE DEUX
RIDER
SAFETY HELMET
SHIRTS
TIES
JUMPERS & POLO
SHIRTS
WET WEATHER GEAR
BADGE / DISK
JODHPURS/BREECHES
RIDING TROUSERS OR
MOLESKINS
BOOTS
RIDER / DRESS
A rider weighing more than 53 kilograms (8 stone 5lbs) dressed to compete, may not ride a
pony 12.2 hands or under.
Must be ASA / NZS 3838 -2003 or PAS 015 (UK), ASTM F 1163 (USA), EN 1384 (Europe). Clip
Fasteners to be clicked up securely. Helmet cameras will not be allowed at any PCAWA
event.
Long sleeved, in Club or Zone colour/s, fastened at the wrist and tucked in to waistband of
jodhpurs. Sleeves must NOT be pushed/rolled up. Rally shirt or polo/rugby top (rally
uniform only – not at competition) is allowed to have achievement badges on the left sleeve
from the shoulder to the wrist.
To be in Pony Club or Zone colour/s. May not be taken off when jumpers are removed.
V-Necked Sleeved (or Sleeveless) Jumpers in Club / Zone colour/s worn with Long
Sleeved Shirt with Tie.
Polo Shirts with long sleeves in the registered Club or Zone primary colour/s may be
worn tucked in to waistband of jodhpurs or trousers.
Jumper/Polo Shirts 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
matching Long Sleeved Jumpers, Polo Shirts or Sleeveless Jumpers over long sleeved
shirts (unless in composite teams).
Wet weather gear not to be worn without permission of the Judge, Examiner or Coach.
To be worn on the "V" of the jumper. Optional
Beige, Bone or Fawn, (NO hipsters or low-rise). To be plain (No badges, ribbing or coloured
stripes). Jodhpur Clips optional. Long socks are NOT permitted to be worn over jodhpurs.
Fawn, Bone or Beige 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, permitted.
Short or long riding boots must be worn by all Riders, Leaders, and Unmounted participants.
English style riding boots with low heel, smooth sole in black or brown. No splits or holes,
soles must be continued to heel - no half soles. Elastic sides must be firm, if stretched, use
Jodhpur clips. Boots with zipper down front permitted.
Short laced boots must either wear gaiters ensuring that the gaiters are covering the lace tieup or if wearing jodhpurs must wear Jodhpur clips to make sure their Jodhpur stay covering
the lace tie-up and don't slip up.
LEGGINGS / GAITERS
SPURS
JEWELLERY
GLOVES
HAIR
MAKE UP
BODY PROTECTORS
GLASSES
PCAWA – PLEASURE,
RIDER & BAREBACK
RIDER EXCEPTIONS
Long laced boots (also called Field Boots) are to be laced in such a way that the laces will not
be caught on any saddle, stirrup or girth fitting.
Must match the colour of the boots. Must be polished leather on the outer side.
Optional. If used, must be smooth metal, with a shank, which must be not more than 3.5cms
long, pointing downwards to the rear and the end must be blunt in order to prevent
wounding a horse. Straps must be correctly fitted with buckles to the outside. “Spur Ends”
optional, must have one on each spur if used.
Medic-Alert bracelets and chains must be taped leaving the disk exposed. Rings must be
removed or taped. No other jewellery or body piercing permitted. Watches, Medic Alert
Sports Bands, mouthguards and PCAWA Badges are permitted
Optional.
Must be neatly restrained. Long hair to be plaited to collar-length and restrained in a hairnet.
The wearing of make-up is discouraged, Coloured Nail Polish not permitted.
Optional but recommended.
Prescription Spectacles permitted. Sun Glasses (Preferably Aus Std 1067, Cancer Council
Approved), close-fitting and flat-wrap style permitted.
THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTIONS APPLY FOR PLEASURE, RIDER & BAREBACK RIDER EVENTS
PLEASURE EVENTS - Riders may be asked to ride one-handed or on a loose rein. Judge’s
decision.
RIDER EVENTS - Riders may be asked to ride without stirrups. Judge’s decision.
BAREBACK RIDER EVENTS - Riders to ride without saddles, Use of a Neck Strap is
recommended.
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PCAWA - MUSICAL RIDE,
FANCY DRESS,
FREESTYLE, PAS DE
DEUX EXCEPTIONS
AGE
DISCHARGE
GENERAL HEALTH
BLOOD
HOOVES
MANES & TAILS
BRIDLE
THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTIONS APPLY FOR MUSICAL RIDE, FANCY DRESS, FREESTYLE, PAS DE
DEUX
BITS / MARTINGALES: As for Cross Country permitted in Musical Ride and Fancy
Dress only. NOT permitted in Freestyle and Pas de Deux.
Artificial colouring or spray painting of horses or ponies permitted for Fancy Dress,
Musical Ride, Pas de Deux, and Freestyle events only.
False Tails with no metal parts permitted
THEME REQUIREMENTS: Participants may use other dress/gear other than PCAWA
approved standard Dressage dress/gear to suit their Theme, e.g. Long Flowing
Dresses, Harness with cart (Fancy Dress only)
etc, etc
HORSE / PONY
Must be 4 years of age or over.
No discharge from Eyes and Nose
No chronic cough. No swellings.
The sighting of any blood (whether wet or dry) from anywhere on the horse, in particular the
mouth, nostrils or spur area must be reported and checked by the Vet/Steward/Ground
Jury/Chief Coach (whichever is applicable).
To show evidence of recent care.
Horse/Pony must have either:
4 Unshod Hooves OR Front 2 Hooves Shod, Back Hooves
Unshod OR Back 2 Hooves Shod, Front Hooves Unshod OR All Hooves Shod.
Manes and forelocks to be plaited. Tails to be pulled, trimmed or plaited. False tails
permitted but must not have metal parts.
SADDLERY
Leather or Synthetic Fibre with or without a matching noseband.
English style
Micklem Bridles (Multibridles) allowed only with a snaffle bit. As per EA rules, no bit clips.
BITS
PERMITTED BUT NOT
PICTURED
Half-moon – port-mouth –
curved mouthpieces
Rubber or synthetic bit – both
jointed and unjointed
Sweet Iron bit
Double-jointed rotating
mouthpieces may have one
‘roller’ or rotating middle piece
in the centre section.
Multiple ‘rollers’ are not
permitted.
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BIT GUARDS,
AUSTRALIAN CHEEKERS
NOSEBANDS
MARTINGALES
SADDLE
Permitted
Cavesson Noseband
Dropped Noseband
Hanoverian (Flash)
Grackle or Mexican Grackle (Crossover) Continental or Crank Noseband
Permitted Martingales (only one may be worn at a time) are:
Running Martingale with rein and neck stops,
Irish Martingale, with rein stops,
Standing Martingale with neck stop. A Standing Martingale may only be attached to a
Cavesson Noseband or the Cavesson portion of a Hanoverian/Continental noseband.
English Type
(Fully mounted) of leather or synthetic fibre is compulsory and must have a Girth with a
minimum of two buckles, OR a Girth with a single buckle and surcingle. Humane Girth must
have surcingles
Musical Ride and Fancy Dress ONLY: English, Poley, Stock, Fender, Pony Pads, Wintec Child’s
Saddle, Western, are permitted
BREASTPLATES /
CRUPPERS / NECK
STRAPS / MONKEY
GRIPS
SADDLE
CLOTHS/NUMNAHS
STIRRUP IRONS /
STIRRUP LEATHERS
WHIPS
Fancy Dress ONLY: Racing Saddles
All permitted
Must be in Club or Zone colours or White.
All team members must have the same Saddle Cloths/Numnahs unless in composite teams.
½ numnahs permitted in white, black, cream or club colours
Stirrup Irons to be metal or carbon polymer but not plastic, wooden or aluminium.
Stirrup Irons to allow 1cm minimum each side of the rider's boot at the broadest part, max
1.5cm.approx each side.
Toe-Stoppers – permitted. If used, must fit as for stirrup irons
Stirrup safety bar clip must be turned down.
Stirrup leathers must not be tied down or worn under the saddle flap
Stirrup Treads – use of stirrup treads is optional, but if used, they must be made of rubber,
plastic, polymer or metal and be either silver, black or white.
Whips are permitted up to and including Medium standard in this discipline.
General Purpose Whips must have a flexible flap or tassel, must not be weighted at the end,
maximum length 75cm including flap. Loop Handles must be removed. Whip heads to be
unadorned, i.e. no horse heads and smooth.
BANDAGES / BOOTS /
BELL BOOTS
Dressage Whip – must have tassel or flexible flap. Maximum length for pony 13h and under –
1m, over 13h – 1.20m.
Permitted for Musical Ride, Fancy Dress, Freestyle events ONLY
Polar Fleece Bandages must be either stitched, or taped with a minimum of three (3) separate
rounds of electrical tape.
All Bandages must have padding and be either stitched, or taped with a minimum of three
separate rounds of electrical tape.
Bandages and tape not to be tight enough to cause pressure areas.
Boots to be clean and correctly fitted – fastenings at the outside, straps facing backwards.
Taping of Boots is optional.
Boots with metal loop-fasteners must be fitted and fastened correctly – fastenings on the
outside with straps facing backwards.
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PERMITTED GEAR & DRESS FOR PCAWA PONY CLUB MOUNT
RIDER
SAFETY HELMET
SHIRTS
TIES
JUMPERS
WET WEATHER GEAR
BADGE / DISK
JODHPURS/BREECHES
RIDING TROUSERS OR
MOLESKINS
BOOTS
RIDER / DRESS
A rider weighing more than 53 kilograms (8 stone 5lbs) dressed to compete, may not ride a
pony 12.2 hands or under.
Must be ASA / NZS 3838 -2003 or PAS 015 (UK), ASTM F 1163 (USA), EN 1384 (Europe). Clip
Fasteners to be clicked up securely. Helmet cameras will not be allowed at any PCAWA
event.
Long sleeved in Club/Zone colour/s, fastened at the wrist and tucked in to waistband of
jodhpurs. Sleeves must NOT be pushed/rolled up.
To be in Club/Zone colour/s. May not be taken off when jumpers are removed.
V-Necked Sleeved (or Sleeveless) Jumpers in Registered Club/Zone colour/s worn with Long
Sleeved Shirt with Tie. 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 matching Long Sleeved Jumpers or Sleeveless Jumpers over long sleeved shirts
(unless in composite teams).
Wet weather gear not to be worn without permission of the Judge, Examiner or Coach.
Optional, if worn to be on “v” of jumper.
Beige, Bone or Fawn, (NO hipsters or low-rise). To be plain (No badges, ribbing or coloured
stripes). Jodhpur Clips optional. Long socks are NOT permitted to be worn over jodhpurs.
Fawn, Bone or Beige 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, permitted.
English style riding boots with low heel, smooth sole in black or brown. No splits or holes,
soles must be continued to heel - no half soles. Elastic sides must be firm, if stretched, use
Jodhpur clips. Boots with zipper down front permitted.
Short laced boots must either wear gaiters ensuring that the gaiters are covering the lace tieup or if wearing jodhpurs must wear Jodhpur clips to make sure their Jodhpur stay covering
the lace tie-up and don't slip up.
LEGGINGS / GAITERS
SPURS
JEWELLERY
GLOVES
HAIR
MAKE UP
BODY PROTECTORS
GLASSES
OPEN RIDER DRESS
Long laced boots (also called Field Boots) are to be laced in such a way that the laces will not
be caught on any saddle, stirrup or girth fitting.
Must match the colour of the boots. Must be polished leather on the outer side.
NOT permitted in PC Mount
Medic-Alert bracelets and chains must be taped leaving the disk exposed. Rings must be
removed or taped. No other jewellery, watches or body piercing permitted. Medic Alert
Sports Band and mouthguards are permitted
Optional.
Must be neatly restrained. Long hair to be plaited to collar-length and restrained in a hairnet.
The wearing of make-up is discouraged, Coloured Nail Polish not permitted.
Optional.
Prescription Spectacles permitted. Sun Glasses (Preferably Aus Std 1067, Cancer Council
Approved), close-fitting and flat-wrap style permitted.
SHIRTS - Long sleeved, fastened at the wrist and tucked in to waistband of jodhpurs. Sleeves
must NOT be pushed/rolled up.
TIES – Tie, Stock or Ratcatcher must be worn.
JACKET/V-NECKED JUMPER – Must be worn with Long Sleeved Shirt and
Tie/Stock/Ratcatcher. Jacket/Jumper must not be removed without permission of the Judge.
Sleeves must NOT be pushed or rolled up. Service (e.g. Police Force) uniform permitted.
JODHPURS - Beige, Off White, Light Canary or White, (NO hipsters or low-rise). Jodhpur Clips
optional. Long socks are NOT permitted to worn over jodhpurs. Riding Trousers (bone, fawn
or Beige) permitted
OPEN RIDERS ARE BOUND BY THE SAME GEAR CHECKING RULES AS PCAWA
MEMBERS, WITH THE ONLY EXCEPTION OF OPEN RIDER DRESS
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AGE
DISCHARGE
GENERAL HEALTH
BLOOD
HOOVES
MANES & TAILS
BRIDLE
HORSE / PONY
Must be 4 years of age or over.
No discharge from Eyes and Nose
No chronic cough. No swellings.
The sighting of any blood (whether wet or dry) from anywhere on the horse, in particular the
mouth, nostrils or spur area must be reported and checked by the Vet/Steward/Ground
Jury/Chief Coach (whichever is applicable).
To show evidence of recent care.
Horse/Pony must have either:
4 Unshod Hooves OR Front 2 Hooves Shod, Back Hooves
Unshod OR Back 2 Hooves Shod, Front Hooves Unshod OR All Hooves Shod.
To be neat, tidy and clean. Plaiting not permitted unless the length of the mane is at risk of
the rider where a French Plait is permitted. False tails not permitted.
SADDLERY
Leather compulsory with matching Noseband. Micklem Bridles (Multibridles) not permitted.
BITS
PERMITTED BUT NOT
PICTURED
Half-moon – port-mouth –
curved mouthpieces
Rubber or synthetic bit – both
jointed and unjointed
Sweet Iron bit
Double-jointed rotating
mouthpieces may have one
‘roller’ or rotating middle piece
in the centre section.
NOT PERMITTED BITS FOR PC
MOUNT
Any Kimblewick/Spanish
Snaffle Bit
Any Dutch Gag / Pessoa Snaffle
Any Pelham Bit
Multiple ‘rollers’ are not
permitted.
BIT GUARDS,
AUSTRALIAN
CHEEKERS
NOSEBANDS
MARTINGALES
SADDLE
Not permitted
Wearing of a noseband in PC Mount is compulsory
Cavesson Noseband (preferred).
Drop, Hanoverian (Flash), Grackle or Mexican Grackle (Crossover), Continental or Crank
Nosebands are permitted but will be marked down
Running or Irish, both which must have rein stops. Permitted but will be marked down
English Type
(Fully mounted) of leather or synthetic fibre is compulsory and must have a Girth with a
minimum of two buckles, OR a Girth with a single buckle and surcingle. Humane Girth must
have surcingle
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BREASTPLATES /
CRUPPERS / NECK
STRAPS / MONKEY
GRIPS
SADDLE
CLOTHS/NUMNAHS
STIRRUP IRONS /
STIRRUP LEATHERS
WHIPS
BANDAGES / BOOTS /
BELL BOOTS
Permitted
Must be in Club / Zone primary colours (contrast edging permitted) or White.
All team members must have the same Saddle Cloths/Numnahs unless in composite teams.
Stirrup Irons to be metal or polymer and to allow 1cm minimum each side of the rider's boot at
the broadest part, max 1.5cm.approx each side.
Stirrup safety bar clip must be turned down.
Stirrup leathers must not be tied down or worn under the saddle flap
Toe-Stoppers – permitted. If used, must fit as for stirrup irons
Stirrup Treads – use of stirrup treads is optional, but if used, they must be made of rubber,
plastic, polymer or metal and be either silver, black or white.
Not permitted in PC Mount.
Polar Fleece Bandages must be either stitched, or taped with a minimum of three (3) separate
rounds of electrical tape.
All Bandages must have padding and be either stitched, or taped with a minimum of three (3)
separate rounds of electrical tape.
Bandages and tape not to be tight enough to cause pressure areas.
Boots to be clean and correctly fitted – fastenings at the outside, straps facing backwards.
Taping of Boots is optional.
Boots with metal loop-fasteners must be fitted and fastened correctly – fastenings on the
outside with straps facing backwards.
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PERMITTED GEAR & DRESS FOR PCAWA POLOCROSSE
RIDER
SAFETY HELMET
SHIRTS / POLO SHIRTS
TIES
JUMPERS
WET WEATHER GEAR
BADGE / DISK
JODHPURS/BREECHES
RIDING TROUSERS OR
MOLESKINS
BOOTS
RIDER / DRESS
A rider weighing more than 53 kilograms (8 stone 5lbs) dressed to compete, may not ride a
pony 12.2 hands or under.
Must be ASA / NZS 3838 -2003 or PAS 015 (UK), ASTM F 1163 (USA), EN 1384 (Europe). Clip
Fasteners to be clicked up securely. Helmet cameras will not be allowed at any PCAWA
event.
- Long sleeved in Zone colour/s, fastened at the wrist and tucked in to waistband of jodhpurs.
Sleeves must NOT be pushed/rolled up.
To be in Zone colour/s. May not be taken off when jumpers are removed.
V-Necked Sleeved (or Sleeveless) Jumpers in Registered Zone colour/s worn with Long
Sleeved Shirt with Tie. 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 matching Long Sleeved Jumpers or Sleeveless Jumpers over long sleeved shirts
(unless in composite teams).
Wet weather gear not to be worn without permission of the Judge, Examiner or Coach.
NOT permitted.
Beige, Bone or Fawn, (NO hipsters or low-rise). To be plain (No badges, ribbing or coloured
stripes). Jodhpur Clips optional. Long socks are NOT permitted to be worn over jodhpurs.
Fawn, Bone or Beige 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, permitted.
English style riding boots with low heel, smooth sole in black or brown. No splits or holes,
soles must be continued to heel - no half soles. Elastic sides must be firm, if stretched, use
Jodhpur clips. Boots with zipper down front permitted.
Short laced boots must either wear gaiters ensuring that the gaiters are covering the lace tieup or if wearing jodhpurs must wear Jodhpur clips to make sure their Jodhpur stay covering
the lace tie-up and don't slip up.
LEGGINGS / GAITERS
SPURS
JEWELLERY
GLOVES
HAIR
MAKE UP
BODY PROTECTORS
GLASSES
AGE
DISCHARGE
GENERAL HEALTH
BLOOD
HOOVES
MANES & TAILS
Long laced boots (also called Field Boots) are to be laced in such a way that the laces will not
be caught on any saddle, stirrup or girth fitting.
Must match the colour of the boots. Must be polished leather on the outer side.
Optional. If used, must be smooth metal, with a shank, which must be not more than 3.5cms
long, pointing downwards to the rear and the end must be blunt in order to prevent
wounding a horse. Straps must be correctly fitted with buckles to the outside. “Spur Ends”
optional, must have one on each spur if used.
Medic-Alert bracelets and chains must be taped leaving the disk exposed. Rings must be
removed or taped. No other jewellery or body piercing permitted. Watches, Medic Alert
Sports Band and, mouthguards are permitted
Optional.
Must be neatly restrained. Long hair to be plaited to collar-length and restrained in a hairnet.
The wearing of make-up is discouraged, Coloured Nail Polish not permitted.
Optional but recommended.
Prescription Spectacles permitted. Sun Glasses (Preferably Aus Std 1067, Cancer Council
Approved), close-fitting and flat-wrap style permitted.
HORSE / PONY
Must be 4 years of age or over.
No discharge from Eyes and Nose
No chronic cough. No swellings.
The sighting of any blood (whether wet or dry) from anywhere on the horse, in particular the
mouth, nostrils or spur area must be reported and checked by the Vet/Steward/Ground
Jury/Chief Coach (whichever is applicable).
To show evidence of recent care.
Horse/Pony must have either:
4 Unshod Hooves OR Front 2 Hooves Shod, Back Hooves
Unshod OR Back 2 Hooves Shod, Front Hooves Unshod OR All Hooves Shod.
Manes must either be sectioned off with rubber bands, or have a running plait or French
Braid along the top of the neck, or be plaited normally or be hogged.
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Tail must be plaited and put up polocrosse style (BELOW)
SADDLERY
Leather compulsory with matching Noseband. Micklem Bridles (Multibridles) not permitted.
BRIDLE
REINS – If long reins are knotted, the centre buckle must be left undone. Polocrosse/Novelty
reins are permitted. Clips must face inwards towards the horse/pony.
BITS
1.
Ordinary Snaffle with double jointed
mouthpiece
2. Ordinary Snaffle with jointed mouthpiece
3. Racing Snaffle – D Ring
4. Egg-Butt Snaffle (a) with cheeks (b)
without cheeks
5. Other types of snaffles with cheeks
6. Snaffle with upper cheeks only
7. Rubber, leather, plastic or steel snaffle,
jointed or un-jointed
8. Hanging Cheek Snaffle
9. Ordinary Snaffle with double jointed
mouthpiece – with lozenge
10. Ordinary Snaffle with double jointed
mouthpiece – French Link
11. Un-jointed wavy plastic or rubber snaffle
(not steel) (a) with cheeks (b) without
cheeks
12. 12 Ordinary
snaffle
with
rotating
mouthpiece
NB
Bit No 11 can be used for Eventing
Dressage ONLY.
Double-jointed mouthpieces may have one
‘roller’ or rotating middle piece in the centre
section. Multiple ‘rollers’ are not permitted.
12
Crescendo
ALSO PERMITTED BUT NOT PICTURED:
Half-moon – port-mouth – curved
mouthpieces
Rubber or synthetic bit – both jointed
and unjointed
Sweet Iron bit
Cherry Roller
Wilkie Snaffle
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Copper Roller
Peewee
Dutch Gag / Pessoa Snaffle
3 Ring
Dutch Gag / Pessoa
4 Ring
Dutch Gag / Pessoa
Myler Egg-Butt D ring Snaffle Bit with slots
The check piece attaches to
the top slot and the rein to
the bottom slot,
(this increases the leverage
action)
Kimblewick Bits - Can only be used with a Cavesson Noseband. Jointed Mouthpieces are NOT permitted.
This variation of the Kimblewick has
The original version of the
Myler Kimblewick
slotted bit rings.
Kimblewick
Pelham Bits - Can only be used with a Cavesson Noseband. Jointed Mouthpieces are NOT permitted.
Half Moon Pelham
Port Mouth Pelham
Two loop Pelham
More examples can be seen in the General Section of the Manual under Bridles/Bits.
Rein Attachments & Roundings: Pessoa / Kimblewick / Pelham Bits
A. With Two reins, or
B. With a single rein attached to roundings, or
B.
C.
C. With divided reins.
Two reins may be used with single mouthpiece bits including the Kimblewick, Pelham and Dutch Gag / Pessoa Snaffle.
BIT GUARDS,
Permitted
AUSTRALIAN
CHEEKERS
NOSEBANDS
Wearing of a noseband in PC Mount is compulsory
Cavesson Noseband (preferred)
Dropped, Hanoverian (Flash), Grackle or Mexican Grackle (Crossover), Continental or Crank
Nosebands are permitted, but will be marked down
MARTINGALES
Permitted Martingales (only one may be worn at a time) are:
Running Martingale with rein and neck stops,
Irish Martingale, with rein stops,
Standing Martingale with neck stop. A Standing Martingale may only be attached to a
Cavesson Noseband or the Cavesson portion of a Hanoverian/Continental noseband.
SADDLE
English / Poley / Stock Type
(Fully mounted) of leather or synthetic fibre is compulsory and must have a Girth with a
minimum of two buckles, OR a Girth with a single buckle and surcingle. Humane Girth must
have surcingle
BREASTPLATES /
Permitted
CRUPPERS / NECK
STRAPS / MONKEY
GRIPS
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SADDLE
CLOTHS/NUMNAHS
STIRRUP IRONS /
STIRRUP LEATHERS
WHIPS
BANDAGES / BOOTS /
BELL BOOTS
Must be in Zone primary colours (contrast edging permitted) or White.
All team members must have the same Saddle Cloths/Numnahs unless in composite teams.
Stirrup Irons to be metal or polymer and to allow 1cm minimum each side of the rider's boot at
the broadest part, max 1.5cm.approx each side.
Stirrup safety bar clip must be turned down.
Stirrup leathers must not be tied down or worn under the saddle flap
Toe-Stoppers – permitted. If used, must fit as for stirrup irons
Stirrup Treads – use of stirrup treads is optional, but if used, they must be made of rubber,
plastic, polymer or metal and be either silver, black or white.
General Purpose Whips must have a flexible flap or tassel, must not be weighted at the end,
maximum length 75cm including flap. Loop Handles must be removed. Whip heads to be
unadorned, i.e. no horse heads and smooth.
Dressage Whip – not permitted.
Optional for riders 12 & under, Compulsory for 13 and over
Polar Fleece Bandages must be either stitched, or taped with a minimum of three (3) separate
rounds of electrical tape.
All Bandages must have padding and be either stitched, or taped with a minimum of three
separate rounds of electrical tape.
Bandages and tape not to be tight enough to cause pressure areas.
Boots to be clean and correctly fitted – fastenings at the outside, straps facing backwards.
Taping of Boots is optional.
Boots with metal loop-fasteners must be fitted and fastened correctly – fastenings on the
outside with straps facing backwards.
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NOT PERMITTED AT ANY PCAWA ACTIVITY
The following items of dress, saddlery, etc. are NOT permitted to be used at any Pony Club Mounted Activity (Rallies,
Training Days, Camps, Efficiency Certificate Test Days, and Competitions etc.)
PCAWA Uniform – Rider
PCAWA Saddlery – Bits
Protective Headgear:
Non-Equestrian Helmets such as Bicycle Helmets.
Any Safety Helmets NOT labelled ASA/NZ 3838, PAS 015
(UK), ASTM F 1163 (USA), EN1384 (Europe).
Bits with Curb Chains / Curb Straps with Drop,
Hanoverian, Grackle or Mexican Grackle, Continental
(Crank) Nosebands
Combination Bits
Protective Headgear Fitting:
Any camera, including helmet cameras will not be allowed
at any PCAWA event.
Mikmar Mouthpieces
Running (Balding) Gag Bit
Any other Bits not specified as permitted in the GC Manual
Shirts: Singlets/sleeveless garments
Sleeves rolled/pushed up.
PCAWA Saddlery - Nosebands
Jumpers: Sleeves rolled/pushed up
Worcester Nosebands, Kyneton Nosebands, Shadow
Nosebands
Wet Weather Gear: Not to be worn without permission
of the Judge, Examiner or Coach
PCAWA Saddlery - Martingales
Running / Irish / Bib Martingales without Rein Stoppers
and/or Neck Stopper
Badge: Not permitted for PPMG / Novelties / PC Mount /
Polocrosse
Standing Martingale without Neck Stopper
Jodhpurs:
Badges, ribbing or coloured stripes
Hipsters or low-rise
Bright yellow, white and dark coloured
Long socks not permitted to be worn over jodhpurs
Market Harboroughs
Chambons and other auxiliary equipment
(May be used at “A” Schools only)
PCAWA Saddlery - Miscellaneous
Boots:
Wellington/Gum Boots at any mounted activity
Riding Boots with treads that are deeply ridged
Riding Boots with splits or holes in the sole
Riding Boots with half-soles
Spurs: Strapless Spurs
Jewellery:
Jewellery including ALL Body Piercings - except Watch
and PCAWA State Badge where permitted and Medic Alert
Bracelets & Chains & Sports Bands which must be taped
leaving disk exposed.
Rings must be removed or taped.
Chewing of any gum or lollies.
Articles of any sort held in the mouth e.g. whips, lollypop
sticks etc, Mouthguards are permitted.
Make Up: Coloured Nail Polish when in formal Pony Club
Uniform
Mobile Phones: Mobile Phones (when riding, when under
instruction, riding in competition, by coaches when
coaching)
PCAWA Saddlery - Bridles
Bitless Bridles
One Eared Bridles
Rope Bridles
Hackamores or Bosals
Fly Shields/Fly Veils except under exceptional
circumstances
Hoods or Blinkers
Tongue Ties
Draw Reins
PCAWA Saddlery – Saddles
Racing saddle (Fancy dress allowed)
Treeless saddles Saddle Covers
PCAWA Saddlery - Girths
Single Buckle girths without a surcingle
Humane Girth without a surcingle
PCAWA Saddlery – Stirrup Leathers
Stirrup Leathers worn under the saddle flaps
Stirrup Leathers tied down
PCAWA Saddlery – Stirrup Irons
Oxbow Stirrups
Safestyle Stirrups
Stirrup Irons / Toe Stoppers not allowing 1cm each side of
the rider’s boot at the broadest part
PCAWA Saddlery – Whips
Whips with loop handles, horse heads or adornments
Whips without Flexible Flaps or Tassels at the end
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PICTURES OF SOME NOT PERMITTED GEAR
AS A GUIDE, THE TEXTUAL RULING IS BINDING
a)
b)
Mikmar Mouthpieces – Not permitted for ANY activity
b) Example of a Mikmar mouthpiece, can be jointed
Running Gag – Not permitted for ANY activity
Market Harborough – Not permitted for ANY activity
Chambons – Not permitted for PCAWA Activity
BARCOO / STOCK / FARM / QUEENSLAND BRIDLE
Only permitted at Rallies, Musical Ride, Fancy Dress,
Prince Philip Mounted Games and Novelties.
Chapettes
[Suede-like material]
(Only permitted at rallies)
PERMITTED AT PONY CLUB
RALLIES, FANCY DRESS, AND MUSICAL RIDE ONLY
Fender / Western Saddles prior to C Efficiency Certificate
Coloured stirrup treads
level
Pony Pads / Wintec Child’s Saddle – 7 yrs & under
Achievement Badges (allowed at rallies only)
Clogs - 7 yrs. & under
Grass Reins/Anti Grazing Strap
Barefoot Boots (Rallies only) under exceptional circumstances where permitted by the State Coaching Panel via the Club
Coach Coordinator
Full details of dress / saddlery can be found in the General sections of the Gear Checking Manual, and relevant discipline
pages. Any item of gear or equipment, or combination of gear and/or equipment, not specifically in this manual, précis,
matrix or amendments is not permitted.
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