How are faults scored in Pony Club show jumping?
Rule- UK
- The Pony Club
- Show jumping
- Members up to 25
- PC70 to PC110
- Hat rule
- 2026
- Parents
| Fault | Penalty |
|---|---|
| Knockdown | 4 faults |
| First disobedience (refusal or run-out) | 4 faults |
| Second disobedience | 8 faults |
| Third disobedience | Elimination |
| Error of course | Elimination |
| Fall of horse or rider | Elimination |
| Exceeding the time limit | Elimination |
| Not jumping the first fence within 60 seconds of the countdown starting (or 2 minutes of the bell if there's no countdown) | Elimination |
| Not jumping the next fence within 45 seconds | Elimination |
Where Pony Club rules don't cover something, competitions are judged under British Showjumping rules. Where both cover the same point, the Pony Club rule takes precedence.
Added 21 Oct 2026