Pony racing - key information

Races

• Distances of approx 4 furlongs to 9 furlongs
• 138cm and under
• 148cm and under
• Maximum number of runners will be 10

Pony Eligibility

• Must be at least five years old and not more than 20 years in 2010
• Joint Measurement Scheme Certificates of height are to be available on the day and will be accepted
• Ponies that have run under any recognized Rules of Racing of any Turf Authority are not eligible
• All ponies must be vaccinated against Equine Influenza and have a certificate

Rider Eligibility

• Riders MUST be members of the Pony Racing Authority (see the PRA website at pra.gb.com for details)
• Riders MUST be aged 9-15 years on the day of the pony races
• There will be no weight limitations however it will be at the discretion of the organizers as to whether a declared rider is too big to ride the declared pony
• All riders and their ponies MUST have been out together with a recognised pack of hounds a minimum of 4 times this season OR have attended 4 working PC Rallies together

Saddlery & Equipment

• Ponies must be turned out with well fitting and properly maintained saddlery
• All riders must wear an Approved body protector and a protective helmet manufactured to one of the minimum standards

Dress

• Riders must wear cream, white or beige jodhpurs
• Silks/racing colours are to be provided by the competitors