Wed 10th Apr 2024Free Pony Changes During Extreme HeatUK Rule Change
In light of higher temperatures becoming more and more common during the summer months here in the UK, the Hurlingham Polo Association has updated the rule 2.4s regarding pony changes in extreme heat: “From 2024 onwards, rule 2.4s has been updated to specify that under an Amber Met Office heat warning, or when temperatures are forecast at 28°C and above, free pony changes are to be given, with a restriction of one minute for the change. This rule has been introduced on welfare grounds. As always, players, umpires, and grooms must monitor ponies carefully during hot weather and should follow the guidelines for extreme heat, available on the HPA website and in the 2024 Welfare Booklet, which will be sent out to members shortly.” There are other rule changes including the protective headgear for grooms and stickholders, updates to concussion and suspected concussions, use of the whip, ear or nose twitching and more which can be viewed in full here. Photograph: Players will be allowed free pony changes in extreme heat. By ©www.imagesofpolo.com | | Other top stories Tue 14th May 2024 The Justerini & Brooks Prince of Wales Results Final on Sunday 18 May
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