Are nose nets dressage legal?

Effective April 1, 2017, USEF Dressage Rules will allow an approved brand of nose net to be worn in dressage competition in compliance with DR121.
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Are ear bonnets legal in dressage?

Ear plugs are not permitted except during awards ceremonies. Ear hoods may not be attached to the noseband. Rule: Allow dressage horses to where ear plugs in licensed competitions.
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Are gag bits allowed in eventing?

Gags or hackamores are allowed. In the interest of safety, the stirrup iron and stirrup leathers must hang free from the bar of the saddle and outside the flap.
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Why do horses wear nose nets?

Nose nets are used to protect horses from midges, small insects and pollen that can cause horses to head shake.
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Are swan neck spurs dressage legal?

If the shank is curved, the spurs must be worn only with the shank directed downwards. However, swan necked spurs are permitted. The inside arm of the spur must be smooth and one or both arms may have rubber covers. If rowels are used, they must be blunt/smooth and free to rotate.
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Is a noseband required in dressage?

For those who compete in dressage: Yes, dressage competition requires your bridle to have a noseband, but it doesn't require you to use it without thinking about why.
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Are Rowel spurs allowed in dressage?

A roweled spur is permitted as long as the rowels are blunt/smooth and free to rotate. Inside arms of the spur must be smooth. FEI Pony Tests only blunt metal spurs, i.e. with no rowels, no longer than 3.5 cm permitted. Rowels with sharp points are not permitted.
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What are nose nets used for?

Once in place, the nose net is unobtrusive, allows saliva to escape from the mouth freely and does not interfere with the horses breathing. A simple horse nose net that continues to make a difference to horses' lives, helping to alleviate the symptoms of headshaking worldwide.
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Can you ride a horse with a fly mask on?

Horses can be ridden wearing fly masks if it doesn't obscure your animals vision. Before riding a horse with a fly mask, ensure it doesn't interfere with your horses' bit or reins and allows adequate viewing. Most horse owners buy fly masks for their horses without thinking about riding with them on.
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What do nose Nets do?

They may work by distorting the airflow through the nose, or distract/comfort the horse. Horses who shake their heads can be very sensitive around the muzzle area. The net acts as a security blanket, and the horse seems to be more comfortable with it on.
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Are Waterford bits dressage legal?

The Waterford is excellent for suppling these types of horses.” The Waterford is not legal for dressage, however. Another strong snaffle mouthpiece (not legal for dressage) that is frequently combined with D-rings or full-cheek rings is the slow twist.
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Is a Kimberwick bit legal for dressage?

Judges may penalize, but may not eliminate, a horse or pony that competes in an unconventional snaffle, pelham, or full-cheek bridle. These include hunter gags and kimberwicks. Judges must eliminate horses or ponies that compete in illegal bits or nosebands.
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Are nathe bits dressage legal?

These bits are Dressage Legal for FEI. Typically most associations reflect their rules off the FEI rules, however not always.
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Are Fake Tails legal 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.
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Can you wear a breastplate for dressage?

Neck straps, breastplates, balancing straps (a loop at the front of the saddle), breast girths and cruppers are allowed. However, martingales and bearing, side, running or elasticated insert reins are not permitted.
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Can you carry a whip in dressage?

No whip of any kind may be carried whilst competing in the dressage test. One whip only, no longer than 120cm including lash, may be carried when riding on the flat at any other time.
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Is it OK to leave fly masks on horses at night?

Don't leave the mask on overnight. Your horse doesn't need it at night, and he's safer without it. Do keep it clean. Dirt collected in the mesh can fall into your horse's eyes, and an overall grimy mask can lead to skin infections.
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Do horses like fly masks?

Fly masks are designed to provide a horse comfort from insects and the bright sunlight of summer and most horses welcome their protection during the spring and summer.
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What causes head shaking in horses?

Headshaking behavior is thought to be caused by overactivity of branches of the trigeminal nerve that supply sensation to the face and muzzle. A horse's behavioral reflex causes him to flip his head, snort or sneeze, rub his head, or take evasive action.
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Is a micklem bridle dressage legal?

Bristish Dressage and British Eventing (FEI Approved):

The Rambo® Micklem Multibridle and Competition Bridle are both legal to use in both National & International Affliated Competition WITHOUT the bit clips.
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Are martingales allowed in dressage?

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.
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Can you use a Pelham in dressage?

The pelham is not permitted in dressage at any level. The pelham is never legal for use in any western riding discipline, where either a snaffle bit or a curb bit is used.
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At what level in dressage can you wear a tailcoat?

– Advanced level dressage a uniform, tail coat or black/navy coat should be worn.
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Why do dressage bridles have a flash?

A: A flash is a thin strap attached at the center of a regular noseband (also called a cavesson) and secured under the horse's chin. It is supposed to stabilize the bit in his mouth and prevent him from crossing his jaw or putting his tongue over the bit—actions that allow him to evade its influence.
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