As a result of all the valuable input we have received, we have decided to bow to public opinion, and the Royal London rules have changed as follows:

Children 16 and under should wear proper 3-strap hats AT ALL TIMES including the evening performance, both ridden and in hand.

Anyone over this age, i.e. 17 and over, who wishes to wear a non-BSI hat at any time, wil need to sign a disclaimer at the secretary's office - you wil then be given a HAT DISCLAIMER card, which you will need to show on entry to your ring. You WILL be stopped if you are not wearing a BSI hat.

No Disclaimer card = no entry, or change your hat.