Can you jump a horse in a standing 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.

Are standing martingales allowed in jumpers?

The most commonly-seen martingale in the jumper ring is the running martingale. Contrary to what some riders might believe, the standing martingale is not illegal in the jumper ring; it is simply restricted to use in the lower heights only (or in the classes with lower prize money if you are showing in the US).

Can you use a standing martingale in eventing?

Standing martingales are not allowed to be used during the cross country phase of eventing competitions for this reason.

Why would you use a standing martingale?

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.

How do you put on a standing martingale?

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.

How to Adjust Standing Martingale on Your Horse

How tight should a running martingale be?

Running Martingale – The rings should reach to the horse's withers when stretched tight. Standing Martingale – The loop should reach to the horse's chin when stretched along the length of the gullet.

Are martingales allowed in Hunters?

Martingales, correctly fitted, are acceptable except in flat classes, hunter hack classes, and tie-breaking hack classes. Correctly fitted for the standing means the strap touches the middle of the neck but not the throat.

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.

What is an Irish martingale?

The Irish martingale

It is a simple short strap with a ring on either end. The reins are each run through a ring on either side before being buckled. The Irish martingale's purpose is not to control the head, but to prevent the reins from coming over the horse's head, risking entanglement, should a rider fall.

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.

Are ear bonnets dressage legal?

BD's Claire Booth explained: “Ear covers are allowed under international rules at the ground jury's discretion, but as most domestic competitions don't run with a ground jury, the rule has been introduced in its place.”

Are nose nets dressage legal?

They should not cover the horse's eyes and should be a discreet colour to match the horse's colour. Nose nets and face masks are allowed under British Dressage rules but not under FEI rules. Again they need to be a discreet colour (to match the horse's colour) and only cover the horse's nose or face.

What is a green pony?

When a pony's described as green, it means he's not very experienced, usually because he's young. A green pony may lack confidence or understanding of what he's being asked to do.

What is a green hunter horse?

A Pre-Green hunter is a horse in his 1st year of showing over fences 3' or higher at Regular Member Competitions or Combined Training Events. (Exception: Horses showing as a Three-Year-Old may show Pre-Green the following year).

What is Baby Green Hunter?

Baby Green Hunter Under Saddle. This division is designated for the very green horse or pony. Horses or ponies may not show in any classes in which fences exceed 2'9” at the same show.

Are martingales cruel?

Martingale collars are specifically designed not to be cruel. Unlike choke collars, you can set the limit to which the collar can close when your dog is pulling, so that it will never cause them serious harm. But a Martingale collar is just a tool, and like all tools, it can be used in a positive or a negative way.

Where does a martingale stop go?

The martingale stop sits at an angle accross the neck strap and main strap to prevent the neck strap from running up and down which could result in the martingale not working effectively and getting caught.

What are the different types of martingales?

The two most common types of martingale are standing and running. A standing martingale consists of a strap that attaches to the girth and runs between the horse's front legs up to the back of the noseband. This runs through a neck strap which fastens around the neck and keeps the martingale close to the horse.

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.

Are hoof boots dressage legal?

The new ruling states that hoof boots are allowed in dressage as long as they do not “protect the soft structures of the hoof, such as the heel bulbs and the coronet band” (Chaff Chat, 2020). As such, compliance totally affects the choice of hoof boots for dressage competition.

Is a Myler bit dressage legal?

The following Myler snaffles are now dressage legal, although hooks, the slots in the cheek rings that hold the bit off the horse's tongue when pressure is not engaged, are not allowed under FEI/BD rules.

Is a grackle BD legal?

Grackle nosebands will now be allowed in affiliated dressage competitions, as well as several less traditional nosebands, bits and bridles, including the Stübben Freedom Bridle, following their FEI approval.