Rule 22 · HPA Blue Book 2026
Injured or fallen player
When a player is hurt or falls, the umpire stops play, and the team has up to 10 minutes for treatment or to bring on a substitute.
INJURED OR FALLEN PLAYER. If a player is injured or falls off, the Umpire shall stop the game immediately if the player or pony is in danger or, if not, when the play is neutral. A player must make every effort to retain hold of their pony. If injured, the team shall be granted a period not exceeding 10 minutes for the player to receive any medical assistance and, if unfit to continue, to produce a substitute within this time. In the case of a serious injury and upon medical advice the umpires may allow additional time. The umpire shall not wait for any other player who may not be present. If subsequently able to resume playing, the injured player may replace their substitute at the start of any chukka.