Stoppages: equipment, injury, falls
4 rules
- 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.
- 21Dismounted player
A player who is off their pony may not hit the ball or take part in play.
- 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.
- 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.