🚨🐴 IMPORTANT UPDATE | NEW PONY CLUB HELMET STANDARDS 🪖

Pony Club NSW would like to advise all members of the upcoming changes to the Pony Club Australia helmet safety standards, including the transition period for existing helmets and helmet tags.

✅ WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

🔹 Until 31 December 2027

• Helmets meeting the Australian AS/NZS 3838:2006 standard will continue to be accepted.
• Current Pony Club NSW helmet tags will remain valid until the end of 2027.
• Members can continue using their existing helmets, provided they meet the currently accepted safety standards.

🔹 From 1 January 2028

• The Australian AS/NZS 3838:2006 standard will no longer be accepted.
• Updated helmet safety requirements will apply, as outlined in the attached Pony Club Australia diagram.

🔹 From 1 January 2029

• Helmets must meet a combination of at least TWO of the accepted standards, as outlined in the diagram.

💡 PLANNING TO PURCHASE A NEW HELMET?

We encourage members to familiarise themselves with the upcoming requirements and consider purchasing a helmet that will meet the 2029 standards, to avoid needing to upgrade again.

📋 PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED PONY CLUB AUSTRALIA HELMET STANDARDS CHART for the full list of accepted standards and transition dates.

🐴 Safety first, always! A correctly fitted helmet that meets the required safety standards is essential for every rider.