Smaller ponies 10.2 hands and under, this division can also be further divided into a midget section for ponies 9 hands and under.

Bigger ponies compete in the 10.3 hand to 13 hands and under category.

Driver gear
Gear and equipment required to be worn by the Drivers

Registered racing silks
Approved safety helmet
Approved safety vest (provided by the association)
Closed toe riding boots (no laces)
White pants

For full details of driver gear required visit Regulations and Policies.

Equipment
Drivers sit behind the pony in what is called a sulky or gig. This is a two wheel contraption that has long arms that attach to the pony’s harness. These can be made from wood traditionally but now aluminum.

Wheel sizes vary dependant on size of the pony

Pony tack
Mini trot ponies wear specific harness equipment and tack to enable the sulky to be attached to it. Made from leather and cloth, the harness goes over its back and around its belly to which it is securely fastened. The bridle is as with a normal riding bridal however it has extra long reins attached so the driver can hold onto them and control the pony from the sulky.