Are martingales allowed in dressage?

Dressage. Not allowed: martingales, bit guards, any kind of gadgets (bearing, side, running or balancing reins), reins with any loops or attachments, any kind of boots or leg bandages and any form of blinkers.

Are martingales dressage legal?

A martingale can affect this by applying downward pressure to the reins and possibly coercing the horse into lowering his head as a result. Hence, no martingales are allowed in dressage.

What saddles can be used in dressage?

Saddle. Your horse should compete in either an English or Continental style saddle with a pommel, cantle and flaps. This includes treeless saddles. Side saddles are allowed; the rider must inform the venue before the start of the test, so that the judge can be informed accordingly.

Can you wear a fly veil in dressage?

Fly veils and hoods are permitted at all levels of dressage competitions. Typically, they are preferred by the judges to be a neutral colour such as navy, black, white or beige.

Can you show in a martingale?

The running martingale is most commonly used for jumping and is accepted under British Showjumping and British Eventing rules (in the show jumping and cross-country phases). It is also allowed in working hunter classes, although not in any other showing or dressage classes.

How and why to use the German Martingale

Can you jump in a martingale?

It is not recommended that a standing martingale should be used for jumping as it may restrict the horse. The running martingale attaches to the girth and then passes through the horse's front legs before splitting into two straps with a ring on the end which the reins pass through.

Does a standing martingale stop rearing?

The standing martingale is worn to prevent the horse putting their head and neck above the point of control, or if they toss their head excessively whilst being ridden. Additionally, it can help prevent a horse rearing too high. It works directly on the horse's head, via the noseband.

Can you use a breastplate in dressage?

A versatile breastplate that can be used to stabilise your dressage saddle from slipping and can also be used for jumping (Michael Jung uses a similar shape XC). Gel padded through the chest and wither so even the most sensitive skinned horse won't rub.

Are false tails allowed in dressage?

Any decoration of the horse with extravagant items, such as ribbons or flowers, etc. in the mane, tail, etc., is strictly forbidden. Braiding of the horse's mane and tail, however, is permitted. False tails are permitted and if used may not contain any metal parts.

What should a horse wear for dressage?

Traditionally breeches or jodhpurs are worn for dressage. They must be plain white, beige, or cream in colour to complement your show jacket. No branding is permitted on breeches at any level.

What saddle does Charlotte Dujardin ride in?

Well, Your Horse magazine has the answer: Charlotte rides in an Equipe Emporia Special. The saddle is a firm favourite with the leading dressage rider and in 2016 it was this saddle that Charlotte rode in when she achieved individual gold at the Rio Olympics on Valegro.

Are nose nets dressage legal?

Nose nets are used to protect horses from midges, small insects and pollen that can cause horses to head shake. The Saddlery Shop has adjustable nose nets in stock that are unobtrusive and allowed under British Dressage and British Eventing rules.

Is Sweet Iron dressage legal?

The Loose Ring Sweet Iron Wide Comfort Snaffle is designed by Myler to be legal for dressage competition. This bit may be legal to use in your dressage competition.

When should you put a martingale on a horse?

When should a Standing Martingale be used? It should be used on a horse that puts their head up past the point of control, this is where the bit is no longer working correctly as the horses head is too high. It can be used on horses that constantly through their head up to prevent the rider being hit in the face.

Can you compete in dressage Bitless?

Yes, You CAN Do Dressage Bitless

It is totally possible to do completely correct dressage up through Grand Prix without a bit. Some horses will do it better without a bit, and some will do it better with one, depending on their particular comfort level in carrying a bit.

Are bitless bridles allowed in dressage?

Currently bitless bridles are not allowed in dressage competitions and are considered unconventional tack for hunters. You do see them in eventing (for the show jumping and cross country phases), in jumpers and in endurance competitions.

When can you wear a Shadbelly in dressage?

You can wear a shadbelly when you enter a Prix St. Georges test. They are worn in the upper levels, including Prix St. Georges through Grand Prix.

Can you wear spurs in dressage?

Once you reach an advanced level in affiliated dressage, spurs must be worn. However, you can wear spurs at all levels of dressage if you want or need to.

When can you wear tails in dressage?

Junior level dressage is at M/Medium Advanced level and tails are mostly worn as of Prix St Georges level (i.e. Young Riders).

At what level in dressage can you wear a tailcoat?

– Advanced level dressage a uniform, tail coat or black/navy coat should be worn.

Can you use your voice in dressage?

Historical Use

Today, asking most dressage riders to list the “natural” aids results in the response, “leg, seat (weight) and hand.” Francois Robichon de le Gueriniere, one of the original Masters of dressage, expressly lists “voice commands” as an aid to train the horse.

What do you wear unaffiliated dressage?

What to wear at an unaffiliated dressage show. You won't go wrong if you adhere to the affiliated rulebook, as described above. However, the dress code tends to be more lenient at local unaffiliated shows. Whatever the level of show, you'll want to be smartly turned out in jacket, jodhpurs/breeches and stock or tie.

How tight should a standing martingale be?

A standing martingale, when adjusted correctly, should touch the middle of the horses neck underneath, but not the throat. A standing martingale should never be used to tie a horse's head down, and not so tight the horse leans against it.

What is a breastplate martingale used for?

Breastplates or martingales are horse equipment that can be used together or separately. Breastplates keep the saddle from slipping back while you are riding. Martingales will keep the horse from tossing its head. Breastplates and martingales can come in a variety of leather types.

Why would you use a bib martingale?

The bib martingale prevents the horse from raising its head and is a teaching aid for horses. It creates a fixed distance which channels the horse and prevents it from biting the martingale's straps.