TACK: The following ARE permitted: English and continental type saddles Elementary and above double bridle or crossed noseband/mexican noseband Discreet padding of the bridle at the poll or noseband Nose nets & Equilibrium Net Relief Riding Masks or similar that are discreet and cover the nose only, leaving the mouth and bit visible Breastplates A gel pad, memory foam or sheepskin seat saver provided it is unobtrusive and matches the colour of the saddle Numnahs and saddle cloths Diamanté plaiting bands. The following ARE NOT permitted: Martingales Bit guards, tongue guards and tongue straps or tying down the horses tongue Boots and bandages except in warm up Substitutes for conventional shoes, except in warm up Elasticated reins Saddle covers and seat savers, except an unobtrusive saddle coloured gel pad seat EQUIPMENT: in a way or be of a length that disturbs other riders - see dress guidelines Appendix 4 Spurs are permitted see dress guidelines Appendix 4 Cruppers, breastplates and balancing straps are permitted except for boots or bandages on the horse 87
TACK: The following ARE permitted: English type saddles Discreet padding of the bridle at the poll or noseband is permitted Breastplates Numnahs and saddle cloths Nose nets & Equilibrium Net Relief Riding Masks or similar that are discreet and cover the nose only, leaving the mouth and bit visible A gel pad, memory foam or sheepskin seat saver provided it is unobtrusive and matches the colour of the saddle The following ARE NOT permitted: Side saddles Martingale Double Bridles are not permitted Bit guards, tongue guards and tongue straps or tying down the horses tongue Boots and bandages except in the warm up Saddle covers and seat savers, except an unobtrusive saddle coloured gel pad seat Elasticated reins Substitutes for conventional shoes, except in warm up EQUIPMENT: a way or be of a length that disturbs other riders - see dress guidelines Appendix 4 Spurs are permitted see dress guidelines Appendix 4 Cruppers, breastplates and balancing straps are permitted bandages on the horse 88
The following ARE permitted: English type saddles More than one noseband may be worn at a time Tongue guards that are properly made and detached from the reins and bits senior competitions only Bitguards provided that they are made of rubber and are smooth on both sides Boots and bandages Breastplates Numnahs and saddle cloths discipline Side Saddles Nose nets that are discreet and cover the nose only, leaving the mouth and bit visible The following ARE NOT permitted: Saddle covers and seat savers, except an unobtrusive saddle coloured gel pad seat Tongue straps or tying down the horses tongue Substitutes for conventional shoes, except in warm up EQUIPMENT: see dress guidelines Appendix 4 Spurs are permitted see dress guidelines Appendix 4 89
TACK: The following ARE permitted: English type saddles More than one noseband may be worn at a time Tongue guards that are properly made and detached from the reins and bits senior competitions only Bitguards provided that they are made of rubber and are smooth on both sides Boots and bandages Breastplate Numnah and saddle cloths Nose nets that are discreet and cover the nose only, leaving the mouth and bit visible The following ARE NOT permitted: Side saddle Saddle covers and seat savers, except an unobtrusive saddle coloured gel pad seat Tongue strap or tying down the horses tongue Substitutes for conventional shoes, except in warm up EQUIPMENT: see dress guidelines Appendix 4 Spurs are permitted see dress guidelines Appendix 4 90
TACK: The following ARE permitted: English type saddles More than one noseband may be worn at a time Tongue guards that are properly made and detached from the reins and bits Bitguards provided that they are made of rubber and are smooth on both sides Boots and bandages Breastplates Numnahs and saddle cloths discipline Nose nets that are discreet and cover the nose only, leaving the mouth and bit visible The following ARE NOT permitted: Side saddles and Racing saddles Saddle covers and seat savers, except an unobtrusive saddle coloured gel pad seat Standing Martingales Tongue strap Substitutes for conventional shoes, except in warm up EQUIPMENT: NO electronic devices or head cams may be worn see dress guidelines Appendix 4 Spurs are permitted see dress guidelines Appendix 4 91
CR APPENDIX 6: Tack Summary COMPETITIONS BRIDLE BIT GUARD TONGUE GUARD NOSE BAND BREAST PLATES NECK STRAPS WHIPS SPURS BANDAGE BOOTS Prelim Dressgae No No No No Novice Dressage No No No No Elementary Dressage Double No No No No Medium and Advanced Medium Dressage Double No No No No Riding Test Prelim No No No No Riding Test Novice No No No No Show Jumping 45-75cm Style Jumping 45-75cm Horse Trials and Dressage No No No No Horse Trials and Show Jumping 45-75cm Horse Trials 45-75cm FOTH Challenge 45-75cm 92
These must be straight and have no ports or raised bumps. 12. Rotary bit with rotating middle piece. 13. Rotary bit with rotating middle piece and looped rings 93
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Bits of rubber, nylon or other synthetic materials are permitted. Bits must be used in their manufactured condition without any addition to any part. A mix of metals in the mouthpiece is permitted. Straight bars may also have a mullen mouth. not permissible. Minimum diameter of the mouthpiece is 10mm. Bridoons: 2. a,b,c Bridoon bit with jointed mouthpiece where the middle piece should be rounded. eggbutt sides also allowed. 2. d - Bridoon bit with rotating middle piece. 2. e - Bridoon Rotary bit with rotating middle piece. 2. f Bridoon Rotary bit with rotating middle piece and looped rings 3. egg-butt bridoon bit. 95
Bridoons: 1. Loose ring bridoon bit. 2. a,b,c Bridoon bit with jointed mouthpiece where the middle piece should be rounded. Eggbutt sides also allowed. 2. d Bridoon bit with rotating middle piece. 2. e Bridoon Rotary bit with rotating middle piece. 3. Egg-butt bridoon bit. 4. Bridoon bit with hanging cheeks. 96
Curbs : 5. Half-moon curb bits. 6.+7. Curb bit with straight cheeks and port. 8. Curb bit with port and sliding mouthpiece (Weymouth). A curb bit with rotating lever arm is also allowed. 9. Variation of bits No 6, 7 & 8. 10. Curb bit with S-curved cheeks. 11. Curb chain (metal or leather or a combination). 12. Lip strap. 13. Leather cover for curb chain. 14. Rubber cover for curb chain. 97
exceed 8cm in diameter. If the curb has a sliding mouthpiece, the lever arm of the curb bit below the mouthpiece should not measure more than 10cm when the mouthpiece is at the such as not to hurt the horse. are not permissible. 98