Which helmet standards are approved?
Rule- Australia
- Pony Club Australia
- National Gear Rules
- Rallies and competitions
- All ages
- 2026
- Parents
The 2026 National Gear Rules (1.14) list these helmet standards:
- Australia/New Zealand: AS/NZS 3838, marked SAI Global.
- Australia/New Zealand racing helmets: ARB HS 2012, marked SAI Global.
- American: ASTM F1163, marked SEI or SNELL E2001.
- British: PAS 015 (1998, 2011 or 2015), BSI Kitemarked.
- European (new, interim): VG01.040 (2014-12), which may be abbreviated "VG1" on the label. New helmets may carry both the EN1384 and VG01.040 marks.
The rules note that the FEI has updated its helmet standards from 1 January 2027, and that the PCA safety committee will review these and update any changes in the first quarter of 2026.
Source: Pony Club Australia National Gear Rules, effective 1 January 2026.
Added 24 Oct 2026