SADDLERY AND EQUIPMENT
1. There will be a mandatory tack check which all ponies and Riders participating on the day will be required to attend.
2. Ponies must be turned out with well fitted and properly maintained saddlery. Badly fitting or unsafe tack may result in a pony being withdrawn and prevented from starting.
3. No pony shall enter the parade ring or run in shoes which have protrusions on the ground surface other than calkins or studs on the hind limited to 3/8” in height. The parent / legal guardian is responsible for ensuring that their pony is shod in accordance with the requirements of the PRA Regulations.
4.The following are not permitted in any recognised Pony Race – bandages, whips, spurs, nickel bits, nickel stirrup irons, blinkers, hoods, eyeshields, eyecovers, visors, sheepskin cheek pieces, ear plugs, nasal strips, tongue ties, jewellery and watches.
5. Racing saddles excluding the girth, irons and leathers measuring less than 16’’ (40.6cm) in length (from front arch to cantle) and weighing less than 5lbs (2.8kg) are not permitted.
6. Only racing boots with racing irons or jodhpur boots/riding boots with safety irons may be worn.
7. Jodhpur boots must have a smooth, thin sole and well defined cut heel.
8. A surcingle is mandatory. A neck strap is also mandatory unless a hunting breastplate or martingale is worn.
9. Only bits which meet the approval of a Veterinary Surgeon will be permitted.
10. Reins must be stitched to or fastened by a buckle to the bridle. They must not be attached by a billet.
11. Every pony running shall carry a number cloth provided by the organiser and the parent / legal guardian is responsible for ensuring it is worn so that the number is clearly visible and is the correct one for the pony. Parent / legal guardians are also responsible for ensuring that their ponies’ are properly saddled when they leave the parade ring. Silks / racing colours are to be provided by the competitors.
12. It is the parent / legal guardian’s responsibility to ensure the child and pony equipment meets the specifications required to compete.
13. No form of advertising or sponsorship will be permitted either on the pony, its rider, its clothing, or its attendants.

SKULL CAPS
14.(i) No Rider shall be mounted nor shall they ride in any race unless wearing a correctly fitted and fastened skull cap of a pattern approved by the PRA and that the skull cap must be fastened at all times whilst mounted. The sole responsibility for the wearing of and the serviceable condition of the skull cap is that of the parent/legal guardian.
(ii) Only skull caps that satisfy all the requirements laid down below are approved for use by a Rider; (a) PAS 015:1994, EN 1384:1996, BS EN 1384:1997 (all must carry BSI Kitemark) or; (b) Snell E2001 with the official Snell label and number or; (c) AS/NZS 3838:1998, or AS/NZS 3838:2003 - have a CE mark and a quality symbol, the BSI Kitemark, the SAI Global symbol of the official Snell label with number - be in a serviceable condition
(iii) Skull caps must not have a chin cup, cradle or draw lace.
(iv) The chin strap must pass under the jaw and be attached to the harness by a quick release buckle. Metal hooks are not permitted.
(v) The skull cap must be of the correct size for the individual Rider.
(vi) As skull caps are designed for “single impact only” any skull cap which has been subjected to a severe impact or has been worn by a Rider suffering concussion should be replaced.

BODY PROTECTORS
15. Body protectors must conform to EN13158:2000, BS EN 13158:2000 or SATRA Jockey Vest Standard Document M6 Issue 3.
16. Body Protectors may not be modified in any way and must be in a serviceable condition.