Which riding hats are allowed at Pony Club?

Members must always wear a protective hat when mounted, including at prize-giving, with the chinstrap fastened and adjusted so the hat can't move in a fall. The 2026 Pony Club hat rule is unchanged from 2025.

A hat labelled with an older standard is still allowed if it also carries at least one of the standards above.

Also:

• No hat cameras or other recording devices.
• Cross-country, eventing, tetrathlon, pony racing and mounted games need a jockey skull cap with no fixed peak. A removable cover with a light, flexible peak is allowed.
• Replace hats after a severe impact, and after 3 to 5 years depending on use. The Pony Club recommends a qualified BETA fitter and advises against second-hand hats.
• The official steward or organiser can eliminate a rider who rides in the competition area with no hat, an unfastened chinstrap, or a non-compliant hat.