I need some help!

[PunkRockPony]

:D and as my teacher is off until the day of my stage one :rolleyes: :mad: anyway do any of you who have done the stage 1 exam know what type of boots you have to have??? are there any types you cant have??? for example my best riding stuff (although i have long boots - they make me ride oddly) is just jodpur boots and chaps... will these be ok??? I need to know by 2.30ish on monday as i have to go shopping if not lol! :) Thanks guys!:D Oh and btw is there anything extra i may need for my stage one???? Thankies!!

[Wally]

You'll be fine in johddy boots and chaps,

A frined was told she couldn't wear her blundestones fot the exam becasue they have tread on the bottom.....well so do my MH boots and they let folk ride in them.

[Smartie's mum]

I don't want to worry you, but the following is copied from the BHS website 'guidelines and dress for BHS candidates' http://www.bhs.org.uk/Content/leaflets.asp?id=18&page=Education&area=2 :

Dress for Examinations
· Jackets. At Stage 1 and 2 only, candidates are permitted to wear a plain, ‘V’
neck sweater or, as in the other exams, a hacking jacket. A blue or black jacket is
not suitable but may still be worn. The jacket must fit well – nothing flatters you
less than an ill-fitting jacket. It should be fastened at all times when riding or
working around horses.
· Hats. A correctly fitted and secured hat must be worn when mounted, lungeing,
leading or loading horses. The BHS recommends – PAS 015, EN 1384 or ASTM
F1163 with either a Kite mark or S.E.I.
· Shirts, ties, stocks. A shirt and tie should be worn, although a stock can be
worn - a coloured stock with a hacking jacket and a cream/white stock with a
black/navy jacket.
· Breeches/Jodhpurs. Either is acceptable. There is no restriction on colour, but
neutral colours are preferred. If you are taking only the Care section of the Stages
1 – 4, you could wear a pair of tidy trousers with suitable boots or shoes.
· Footwear. Jodhpur boots or long riding boots (leather or rubber) must be worn
for riding. If you are taking only the Care section of the Stages 1 – 4, you can
wear shoes or boots suitable for stable tasks. Fitted gaiters may be worn but not
half-chaps. Boots must be clean, tidy and in good repair. For Riding there must
be a minimum clearance of ¼ inch either side of the stirrup.
· Gloves. Must be worn for the riding section, lungeing, leading and loading.
· Body protectors. These are MANDATORY for examinations containing crosscountry
jumping – Stage 3 and 4. They are STRONGLY RECOMMENDED for all
examinations where there is show jumping. Body protectors can be worn over or
under a jacket or with a plain sweatshirt instead of a jacket – it is a requirement
that your arms are completely covered. The body protector must comply with
discipline requirements, i.e. BE, Pony Club.
· Spurs. These may be worn for Stage 3 upwards. They should be short and blunt
with the shank set centrally to the rear. They must only be used as and when the
need arises – if in the opinion of the examiners/centre you are misusing them or
they are deemed unnecessary, you will be asked to remove them. Whips. For the
Stage 1 riding, you should carry a whip that does not exceed 30’’ or be less than
14’’. For Stage 2 upwards in the jumping sections the length of the whip is as
above and for the flat work section the whip must not exceed 39’’ in length.
· Jewellery. Must not be worn. Permitted items include a watch and wedding ring.
Studs or piercings of any sort are potentially dangerous and should be removed.
Candidates are reminded that BHS Examinations lead to professional qualficiations.
Candidates should present themselves smartly and adhere to the above dress code.
For health and safety reasons, hair that is shoulder length or longer should be tied
back and a hair net should be worn.
May 2005 Exams:Exmation:ExamsGuidelines

[PunkRockPony]

ah thanks! i may have to go see if i can get any gaiters and any jodpur boots but if not it looks like the long boots are gonna be worn :rolleyes: i hate them i feel like a little kid when i'm wearing them...