What boots, gloves and trousers does my child need?

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Boots: close fitting equestrian boots with firm sides, full smooth soles (any tread no more than 3mm deep) and a low, defined, square-cut heel at least 14mm high. Boots must be black or brown. Zips are permitted. Cowboy-style boots: Roper, Redwing or Thomas Cook styled boots in black or brown can be worn, but only with jeans or stockman-cut trousers, with the pants covering the top of the boots. Maximum height is 30cm (12 inches) and the heel must be flat, not Cuban. No tucking: loose-fitting pants (jodhpurs, stockman's cut, jeans and so on) cannot be tucked into boots. Gaiters and chapettes (half chaps): permitted (except in vaulting). Gaiters are leather or synthetic leather. Chapettes are suede, black or brown to match the boots, with a zip fastening and not Velcro. Gloves: permitted and must be equestrian style. Trousers: rallies and musters use jodhpurs, breeches, stockman-cut or moleskin trousers, or jeans. Formal uniform uses jodhpurs, breeches, stockman-cut or moleskin trousers. Brightly coloured pants are only permitted for rallies, musters, training days, fancy dress, musical rides and Group B (cross country type) disciplines; otherwise they should be neutral colours (white, beige, cream, black, navy and so on). Shirts: must be white or in registered Club colours and not sleeveless. Source: Pony Club Australia National Gear Rules, effective 1 January 2026 (Section 1 and the attire definitions).