diff --git a/src/main/java/com/minelittlepony/unicopia/client/minelittlepony/MineLPDelegate.java b/src/main/java/com/minelittlepony/unicopia/client/minelittlepony/MineLPDelegate.java
index 719e4455..e8ab9245 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/minelittlepony/unicopia/client/minelittlepony/MineLPDelegate.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/minelittlepony/unicopia/client/minelittlepony/MineLPDelegate.java
@@ -18,6 +18,9 @@ public class MineLPDelegate {
     }
 
     public final Race getPlayerPonyRace() {
+        if (MinecraftClient.getInstance().player == null) {
+            return Race.HUMAN;
+        }
         return getPlayerPonyRace(MinecraftClient.getInstance().player);
     }