Prohibited §1 Elimination
Hanging Cheek with cheekpiece attached to the mouthpiece and a Loose Ring
Prohibited §1 Elimination
Hanging Cheek with rotating (swivel) arms/mouthpiece
Permitted §1
Variant of Eggbutt cheeks
Permitted §1
Loose Ring with sleeve fitted around part of the ring
Prohibited §1 Elimination
Full Cheek with extra rings
Permitted §2
Single-jointed snaffle (including lock-up)
Prohibited §2 Elimination
Bits with a control plate as centre link
Permitted §2
Rotating ported mouthpiece
Permitted §2
Mouthpiece with rotating middle piece
Prohibited §2 Elimination
Pinchless snaffle (central joint must have rounded edges)
Permitted §2
Wavy bits are allowed as they have a smooth surface
Prohibited §2 Elimination
Mouthpiece with holes (bits must have a smooth surface)
Prohibited §2 Elimination
Flexible Mullen straight bar with lip guards
Prohibited §2 Elimination
Curb with downward height deviation
Permitted §2
Weymouth (largest and smallest ports illustrated; refer to the measuring bits section below)
Prohibited §2 Elimination
Jointed, rotating mouthpiece on a curb
Permitted §2
Curb bits with a ported/tilted mouthpiece
Prohibited §2 Elimination
Various mouthpieces not permitted
Prohibited §2 Elimination
Bits with interference on the rings
Prohibited §2 Elimination
Bit clips on ergonomic bridles
Permitted §2
Bit tape to cover the mouthpiece (latex or rubber)
Prohibited §2 Elimination
Bit tape to create a bit guard
Permitted §3
Bridles with anatomical/padded headpiece
Permitted §3
PS of Sweden noseband (with throat lash)
Permitted §3
PS of Sweden Nirak (with throat lash)
Permitted §3
PS of Sweden High Jump bridle
Permitted §3
PS of Sweden Jump Off bridle
Permitted §3
PS of Sweden (Elastic Concept)
Permitted §3
Bridles with D-rings at the poll
Permitted §3
Tota Comfort System noseband
Prohibited §3 Elimination
Noseband with metal sliding system attached to cheekpiece
Permitted §3
Stubben Snaffle Bridle 2500 Freedom
Permitted §3
Passier Fortuna Double Bridle
Prohibited §3 Elimination
Bridle with double throat lash
Prohibited §3 Elimination
Micklem bridle with clips
Permitted §3
Quantum modified bridle (snaffle or double)
Prohibited §3 Elimination
Blinkers of any type, including wool padding on cheekpiece
Prohibited §3 Elimination
Reins with hand stoppers or knotted reins
Permitted §3
Rubber, laced & notched reins
Prohibited §4 Minus 0.5%
Jackets: any solid colour is permitted. Wide contrast stripes and multi-coloured jackets and coats are not permitted (examples shown)
Prohibited §4 Elimination
Top hats are not permitted at any level
Permitted §4
Sleeveless riding jackets
Permitted §4
Boots and gaiters may be black, brown or same colour as jacket
Permitted §4
Embossing/decoration at the top of the top boot only is permitted, but must be in the same colour scheme as the boot. The same applies to the cantle of the saddle.
Permitted §4
Boots can be of smooth or smooth-embossed surface. A neat and discreet zip on the outside area of the boot/chap is permitted.
Permitted §4
Coloured piping is permitted if it matches the piping on the riding jacket and/or saddle
Prohibited §4 Elimination
Large buckles at the ankle of the boot are considered a safety issue and are not allowed
Conditional §4
Riding boots must have heels
Conditional §5
Jumping saddles and English side saddles
Permitted §5
Stirrups & leathers must be fitted to the outside saddle flap
Prohibited §5 Minus 0.5%
Multi-coloured stirrups not permitted
Prohibited §5 Elimination
Velcro straps on stirrups
Permitted §5
Safety stirrups are allowed
Permitted §5
Other examples of permitted safety stirrups
Permitted §6
Ear bonnets/hoods, but must not be attached to the noseband (no additional insulation and no ear plugs allowed)
Prohibited §6 Elimination
Tight-fitting head cover or titanium hoods are not permitted when horses are ridden. They are permitted in the stables/yards and when tied to horse floats.
Prohibited §6 Elimination
Body bandage or similar (spur pad/protection)
Prohibited §6
Electronic devices/headsets; one earpiece only
Prohibited §6 Elimination
Electronic communication devices, including mobile phones, are not permitted while riders are in the competition arena
Prohibited §6 Elimination
Kinesiology tape (not permitted in competition)
Prohibited §6
Running martingales are allowed in warm-up only on a snaffle bridle, but rein stoppers must be used
Prohibited §6 Elimination
Arabian martingale (not allowed on grounds)
Prohibited §7 Elimination
Boots or bandages that cover the hoof
Permitted §7
Nailed or glued shoes must be clear if covering more of the hoof wall than a nailed shoe. Bulbs of the heel and full circumference of the coronary band must be visible.
Permitted §8
Spurs with a disc rowel in the vertical or horizontal plane (must be smooth and blunt)
Prohibited §8 Elimination
Rowel spurs with serrated tines, blunt or otherwise, are not permitted
Permitted §8
Swan Neck spurs (fitted as illustrated)
Permitted §8
Smart Clix spurs with no serrated tines
Prohibited §8 Elimination
Smart Clix spurs with serrated tines
Prohibited §8 Minus 0.5%
Coloured spurs (unless they match the rider's boots)
Prohibited §8 Elimination
Spursuader spurs / spurs with flat disc
Prohibited §8 Elimination
Spurs with extension at the back (e.g. FairRider)
Prohibited §3 Elimination
Bearing reins (e.g. Chambon, de Gogue)
Prohibited §3 Elimination
Running reins (e.g. Chambon, de Gogue)
Prohibited §3 Elimination
Bitless bridles (e.g. hackamores)
Prohibited §6 Elimination
Decoration of the horse (ribbons, flowers, glitter, etc.)
Permitted §6
False tail / tail extensions
Permitted §6
Neck straps (must not be attached to the saddle)
Conditional §6
Side reins & lungeing cavesson
Permitted §6
Horse identification numbers
Conditional §7
Boots, bell boots and bandages (leg protection)
Conditional §5
Saddle covers (sheepskin, rain covers, etc.)
Prohibited §5 Elimination
Lock-in stirrups & stirrup tie-downs
