The Guide to Paso Fino
Tack
TG 1 BITS All mouthpieces must be smooth or latex wrapped. The mouthpiece will consist of a metal bar 5/16” to 3/4” in diameter, as measured 1” in from the shank. Nothing may protrude below the mouthpiece such as extensions, prong, or rivets designed to intimidate the horse.
LEGAL Port measures under 3.5 inches
LEGAL TG 2
LEGAL
LEGAL
TG 3
LEGAL Shank is less than 6 “ measured to the middle of fixed ring
LEGAL Shank less than 6” measured to the loose ring
TG 4
LEGAL
LEGAL
TG 5
LEGAL In Schooling classes
ILLEGAL
TG 6
ILLEGAL ILLEGAL Purchase is higher than 3” Shank longer than 6”
TG 7
ILLEGAL Purchase more than 3”, Shank more than 6” long
ILLEGAL
Port protrudes below mouthpiece TG 8
ILLEGAL Port protrudes below mouthpiece Purchase more than 3”
ILLEGAL Port higher than 3.5”
TG 9
ILLEGAL Movement of mouthpiece has gag effect TG 10
ILLEGAL Mouthpiece not smooth and too narrow
ILLEGAL
Gag bit and mouthpiece not smooth
TG 11
ILLEGAL Mouthpiece must be smooth
ILLEGAL Mouthpiece does not meet the measurement requirements for TG 12 diameter 3/4 “
ILLEGAL Second mouthpiece is too narrow
ILLEGAL Second mouthpiece is too narrow TG 13
ILLEGAL Mouthpiece not smooth and too narrow and a gag bit
ILLEGAL Mouthpiece not smooth and too narrow
TG 14
ILLEGAL Mouthpiece less than 5/16”
ILLEGAL
Mouthpiece greater than 3/4” TG 15
ILLEGAL Double mouthpiece thicker than 3/4” diameter
ILLEGAL Gag mouthpiece TG 16
ILLEGAL Inhumane not smooth
ILLEGAL Prongs below mouthpiece
TG 17
ILLEGAL Double mouthpiece greater than 3/4” in diameter
ILLEGAL Prongs insert into mouth-inhumane
TG 18
ILLEGAL Due to circular ring attached to shanks and curb chain hooks
TG 19 CURB CHAINS Curb chains and leather straps may be used but must be flat and at least 1/2 inch width and lie flat against the jaws of the horse. Any soft cover and/or wrap may be used on curb chain. No wire, rawhide, metal can be used in conjunction with, or as part of, the leather chin strap or curb chains. Lip chain link is legal
LEGAL Curb chain C
LEGAL Curb chain with leather straps
LEGAL Leather curb strap
ILLEGAL Too narrow
ILLEGAL Too narrow
TG 20
ILLEGAL Both curb chains do not lay flat
TG 21
ILLEGAL Does not lay flat
ILLEGAL Serrated edge too severe even if wrapped
TG 22 BOSALS Except for Schooling classes in Classic Fino, Performance and Pleasure divisions, no metal is allowed in, under, over or attached to the cavesson or nosepiece, except for necessary buckles. .(See Chapter Two, Section VII., Metal on Nosepiece.) In Pleasure Division, a headriser made of plain leather or otherwise capable of being shaped or bent by hand pressure is permitted. In any case, metal is not permitted in, under, over or attached to the cavesson, nosepiece or headriser, except for necessary buckles (See Chapter Three, Section V., C. Appointments.)
LEGAL In all Schooling classes and Pleasure Division
LEGAL In Schooling classes only, not Pleasure Division due to metal inside TG 23
LEGAL In all Schooling classes and Pleasure Division
LEGAL In all Schooling classes - not legal in Pleasure Division due to metal inside leather
TG 24 LEGAL Rawhide- legal in Schooling classes only
TG 25
ILLEGAL Metal bumps
ILLEGAL Bumps not permissible
TG 26
ILLEGAL Hinged metal too severe even if wrapped
ILLEGAL Hinged metal too severe even if wrapped
TG 27
ILLEGAL Metal bumps not permissible
ILLEGAL Metal bump not permissible
ILLEGAL Metal bumps not permissible
TG 28
ILLEGAL Balls not permissible
ILLEGAL Too severe
ILLEGAL
TG 29
ILLEGAL Hinged too severe
ILLEGAL Hinged too severe
TG 30
ILLEGAL Knots not permissible
ILLEGAL Hinged and metal balls not permissible
TG 31 BARBADAS AND ALZADORS Except for Schooling classes metal is not allowed in, under, over or attached to the cavesson nosepiece except for necessary buckles. (Chapter Two. Section VII., A. Metal on Nosepiece.) In Pleasure Division a headriser made of plain leather or otherwise capable of being shaped or bent by hand pressure is permitted. In any case metal is not permitted in, under, over, or attached to the cavesson, nosepiece or headriser, except b kl
LEGAL In Schooling and Pleasure Division
LEGAL In Schooling and Pleasure Division TG 32
LEGAL Rawhide-Legal in Schooling but not Pleasure Division
LEGAL In Schooling -Legal in Pleasure Division if bendable
TG 33
LEGAL In Schooling-Legal in Pleasure if bendable
LEGAL In Schooling only- not bendable
TG 34
LEGAL In Schooling but not Pleasure Division- not bendable by hand
ILLEGAL Bump not permissible
TG 35
ILLEGAL Bumps not permissible
ILLEGAL Bumps not permissible TG 36
ILLEGAL Knots not permissible
ILLEGAL Knots not permissible
TG 37
ILLEGAL Illegal even if wrapped too severe
ILLEGAL Illegal even if wrapped too severe
TG 38
ILLEGAL
ILLEGAL
TG 39
ILLEGAL Hinged and serrated
ILLEGAL Illegal even if wrapped--too severe
TG 40 REINS
LEGAL In all classes with English Tack except Equitation and Horsemanship
LEGAL In all classes with English Tack except Equitation and Horsemanship TG 41
LEGAL In all classes requiring English Tack. Required in Equitation and Horsemanship
LEGAL In Schooling and Pleasure Division TG 42 only
LEGAL Rawhide-In Schooling only Rawhide Bridle- Legal in Schooling classes Pisador only
Browband
Bosal
Alzador or Barbada
TG 43 BRIDLES
LEGAL In all classes with English Tack Colombian Bridles with Pisadors
TG 44
LEGAL Rawhide- Legal in Schooling only
English Bridle -legal where English Tack is used
TG 45 Western Bridle with Bosal and Mecate Rein legal for Schooling horses with Western Tack
ILLEGAL Flash Noseband & must have a browband & throatlatch
TG 46
ILLEGAL Appliqué browband must be stitched
LEGAL Browband is stitched
TG 47 SADDLES
Dressage saddle-Legal in all classes requiring English Tack
Legal in Pleasure and Western Pleasure with Western Tack and Attire
TG 48 Legal in Pleasure Division
Galapagos- Legal as shown for Pleasure Division. Legal in Performance and Fino with English Type stirrups and Leathers shown below
TG 49
Sidesaddle legal in Pleasure Division and Costume
Forward seat Legal only where a jump is required
TG 50 SPURS
LEGAL English blunt spur
LEGAL With Western Tack
TG 51
ILLEGAL Sharp rowels
ILLEGAL Sharp rowels TG 52
English Breastcollar Legal where English Tack is used
Western Breastcollar Legal with Western Tack
TG 53
Helmet must have ASTM/SEI label Legal in any class
TG 54 CROPS
LEGAL Measured from end of handle to end of lash. Must not exceed 30”
TG 55 SHOES
LEGAL Flat shoe
LEGAL Flat shoe with drawn toe clip TG 56
ILLEGAL Half Round
ILLEGAL Not flat
TG 57
ILLEGAL Wedge shoe
ILLEGAL Trailer
TG 58
ILLEGAL Rolled toe
ILLEGAL Squared Toe
TG 59
ILLEGAL Rocker Toe
ILLEGAL Pastern Weights-Artificial Devices Not allowed on the show grounds
TG 60