Stoppages: equipment, injury, falls

4 rules

  1. 20Lost helmet and broken equipment

    Play stops for a lost helmet at a neutral moment, and for a broken bridle, reins, girth or a loose bandage.

  2. 21Dismounted player

    A player who is off their pony may not hit the ball or take part in play.

  3. 22Injured or fallen player

    When the umpire stops for an injured player, the 30 minutes they get to recover, and why a team may not change ponies during a stoppage it asked for.

  4. 23Injured or fallen pony, and dangerous tack

    For a fallen or injured pony, or tack that has become dangerous, the umpire waits for a neutral moment unless there is danger.