Boundary Bay Pony Club

Equestrian Canada is reminding all hunter/jumper sport licence holders, coaches, officials, and competition organizers that traditional peacock safety stirrups are prohibited as per the rule change to Section G202.13 and G1005.5 at all competitions effective January 1, 2026.

Peacock stirrups, which use a rubber band and metal hook on the outside branch, were originally developed as a safety device. However, documented incidents and ongoing safety reviews have identified significant risks associated with this design, including the potential for hooks to catch clothing or skin and for bands to fail to release properly during a fall.

The decision to prohibit peacock stirrups reflects a broader shift within the equestrian industry toward modern safety technologies that offer more reliable release mechanisms and improved rider protection. A wide range of approved safety stirrup options remain permitted under current rules.

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Canada Équestre souhaite rappeler à la communauté de chasse et de saut d’obstacles que les étriers de sécurité avec élastiques de type Peacock sont interdits dans tous les concours depuis le 1er janvier 2026. Cette information est notamment importante pour les titulaires de licence sportive, les entraîneur(e)s, les officiel(le)s et les organisateur(-trice)s de concours.

Les étriers de type Peacock ont été conçus comme dispositifs de sécurité. Ils sont dotés d’un élastique et d’un crochet métallique sur la branche extérieure. Toutefois, des incidents documentés et des évaluations continues en matière de sécurité ont mis en évidence des risques importants associés à cette conception, notamment le risque que les crochets s’accrochent aux vêtements ou à la peau ou que les élastiques ne se détachent pas correctement en cas de chute.

La décision d'interdire les étriers de type Peacock reflète une évolution plus large au sein du secteur équestre vers des technologies de sécurité modernes qui offrent des mécanismes de déclenchement plus fiables et une meilleure protection des athlètes. Un large éventail d'étriers de sécurité homologués reste autorisé en vertu des règles actuelles.

Daily dose of Quiz!

Daily dose of quiz!

🧠 February = Quiz Prep Month! 🐴

With Quiz coming up, we’re warming up our Pony Club brains 💛
Throughout February, we’ll be posting quiz questions regularly to help our members practice and build confidence.

👉 Check in often
👉 Try the questions before peeking
👉 Answers will be posted in the comments

Perfect for quick review, car rides, dinner-table trivia, or just brushing up on stable management and Pony Club knowledge.

Let’s get quiz-ready together! 🟡🔵🔴

We are looking for a team manager and team coach to support our International PPG team, competing in Kentucky this July.
If you would like to manage and/or coach this team, please fill out an application.

More information on the responsibilities of managers and coaches is available here:https://www.canadianponyclub.org/documents/CPC_National_TeamManagerandCoach_Handbook.pdf

Coach application form:https://www.canadianponyclub.org/documents/International_Mounted_Games_-_Coach_Application(2018-11-14).pdf

Team manager application form:https://www.canadianponyclub.org/documents/International_Mounted_Games_-_Chaperone___Team_Manager_Application(2018-11-14).pdf

This is a great opportunity for anyone with a knack for mounted games and a passion for youth sports!

🤸 Vaulting & Dismount Clinic Recap!
What an awesome afternoon at our Vaulting & Dismount Clinic!

A huge thank you to for hosting such a fun and informative session.
Josh () was incredible! High energy, engaging, and full of great instruction. Our members learned so much about balance, coordination, and confident & safe movement, all while having an absolute blast!

We’re so grateful for the opportunity to learn in such a supportive and positive environment.

Be sure to follow to learn more about their programs and facilities.

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