Equipment Decision Document
Contents Page
Page 2 EQUICK EVYSOR PROTECTIVE EYE GOGGLES Page 42 Balanced Support reins Page 3 Nutcracker Backstrap Page 43 CS Kvall Stirrups Safety Flexi Endurance Page 4 Flash strap/Chain Page 44 Running martingale attached to back strap of combination bit Page 5 Nosebands Page 45 Neue Schule Leather Curb Strap Page 6 Throatlash Roller Page 46 Crank Carverson Page 7 Flexi Reins Page 47 THE Equiband™ SYSTEM Page 8 Brazilian Noseband Page 48 Mikmar combination bit Page 9 Grackle Noseband with Sheepskin Cover Page 49 Equiline Soundless Ear Net Page 10 Kineton Noseband Page 50 Gag strap Page 11 Acavello ‘Jumpe’ AluPro Bit Page 51 Liquid Titanium Horse Mask Page 12 Bib Martingale Page 52 Flex-On Spurs Page 13 Kinesiology Tape Page 53 Myler Combination Bit Page 14 Micklem Multibridle (Bitless) Page 54 Home Made Nose band attached to reins Page 15 Chained Noseband Page 55 Worcester Noseband Page 16 Variation of the ‘Equi-band Page 56 LeMieux Snug Boots Page 17 Widened Stirrup Strap Page 57 P S of Sweden Page 18 Tongue Strap Page 58 Free jump collar. Page 19 UV Protection Mask Page 20 De-Gogue Page 21 Gogue Page 22 Ophena stirrups Page 23 Scoot boots Page 24 Combination bit (being used without rope noseband and associated curb) Page 25 Compositi Matrix Stirrup Treads Page 26 Curb gag Page 27 Curb gag with chain Page 28 Racing saddle Page 29 Curb chain – positioning/fittin Page 30 Relaxer Drop Noseband Page 31 Hackamore used in conjunction with snaffle Page 32 Bit with extra mouth part and acting on jaw Page 33 Cheltenham gag with two reins Page 34 Regumate Page 35 Pastern Wraps Page 36 Elavator Bit Page 37 Clip noseband/combination bit Page 38 Sheepskin held on by string and attached to bit Page 39 Valla noseband Page 40 Combination bit Page 41 PS of Sweden High Jump Bridle – standing martingale used with this bridle
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Item EQUICK EVYSOR PROTECTIVE EYE GOGGLES
Date 1-08-19
Decision Only allowed with dispensation. Veterinary evidence must be provided to the association before the use
in showjumping competitions.
2
Item Nutcracker Backstrap
Date 16-07-19
Decision (Not Allowed) “Welfare Of The Horse (Annex A) 1 c”
3
Item Flash strap/Chain
Date 16-07-19
Decision (Not Allowed Juniors), rule 102.8c. (Allowed Seniors ) However if seen MUST be checked for tightness, It must be possible to place two fingers between the horse’s cheek and the noseband; both fingers are to be placed side by side, flat against the horse’s cheek. “Welfare Of The Horse (Annex A) 1 c” See “Nosebands” note below
4
Item Nosebands
Date 16-07-19
To protect the welfare of the horse, Stewards must ensure that the tack is fitted properly so that it does not cause pain or injury to the horse. Special care must be taken concerning nosebands that have been excessively tightened, regardless of their position. It must be possible to place two fingers between the horse’s cheek and the noseband; both fingers are to be placed side by side, flat against the horse’s cheek. Furthermore, Stewards must not allow any noseband to be positioned so low and tight that it interferes with the horse’s breathing as this would be against the welfare of the horse.
5
Item Throatlash roller
Date 21-06-19
Decision NOT ALLOWED Juniors & Seniors contravenes rule 102.1
The Welfare Of The Horse (Annex A) 1.c
6
Item Flexi Reins
Date 14-06-19
Decision ALLOWED Seniors & Juniors
7
Item Brazilian Noseband
Date 30-04-19
Decision ALLOWED Seniors & Juniors
4
8
Item Grackle Noseband with Sheepskin Cover
Date 29-04-19
Decision Allowed (both Seniors and Juniors) under current rules
For Clarification – Sheepskin on pony nosebands.
I’ve been asked if clarification on the below ruling in relation to sheepskin being used on nosebands can be circulated to the stewards. Having confirmed this with the NSC there was no intention for the below wording to prohibit the use of sheepskin nosebands on ponies, these are allowed providing what is underneath the sheepskin noseband adheres to the below rule i.e a plain leather cavesson noseband with a sheepskin noseband on a pony is allowed.
102.8 The following additional restrictions apply to pony competitors only:
(a) Correctly fitted standing and running martingales only to be used (can be used together). Any type of running reins, Market Harborough reins, hackamores (see * below), bitless bridles and combination bits are not permitted in the arena, practice area or anywhere in the immediate vicinity of the showground. *Hackamores to be permitted for 148cm Pony Gold League classes only. No other bit is permitted to be used with the hackamore.
(b) Pelham’s/bits with curbs with a shank exceeding 6cm, measured at maximum extension from the bottom of the mouth piece to the bottom of the bit shank, may not be ridden with one rein when using the ring below the mouth piece and must be ridden with rounding’s, split reins or two reins. Pelham’s/bits with curbs with a shank not exceeding a maximum of 6cm may be ridden with one rein. The total length of the Pelham/bits with curbs may not exceed 15cm.
(c) Nosebands must be constructed of leather and should be fitted flat against the head of the pony. Only one noseband may be worn. Rope, elastic or chained nosebands are not permitted.
(d) Standing martingales must be attached to a flat leather surface cavesson noseband that is at least 2cm wide
9
Item Kineton Noseband
Date 25-04-19
Decision ALLOWED Seniors NOT ALLOWED Juniors
10
Item Acavello ‘Jumpe’ AluPro Bit
Date 12-03-2019
Decision NOT ALLOWED contravenes rule 102.5
11
Item Bib Martingale
Date 12-03-2019
Decision ALLOWED Both Seniors and Juniors
12
Item Kinesiology Tape
Date 18-3-2019
Decision This tape may not be used in any arena, during competition or at any time during which a
horse is being ridden or exercised. Use within stable is allowed
13
Item Micklem Multibridle (Bitless)
Date 05-03-2019
Decision Allowed Seniors NOT allowed Juniors
14
Item Chained Noseband
Date 19-02-2019
Decision Not Allowed Seniors or Juniors
The Welfare Of The Horse (Annex A)
1 (c)Farriery and tack
Foot care and showing must be of a high standard. Tack must be designed and fitted to avoid the risk of pain or injury.
Advise to officials
Any riders found with this noseband on their horse, is to be disqualified from the competition on that horse and reported to the association with relevant statements and photographic evidence, as a minimum. Discretion as to further sanctions on the day i.e. disqualification from the class or the show will be dependent on the level of damage/pain caused and will be left to the discretion of the official.
15
Item Variation of the ‘Equi-band
Date 19-02-2019
Decision Not Allowed Seniors or Juniors & contratvenes rule 102.1
16
Item Widened Stirrup Strap
Date 14/02/2019
Decision Allowed (both Seniors and Juniors) under current rules
17
Item Tongue Strap
Date 5/2/2019
Decision NOT ALLOWED Contravenes rule 102.5
18
Item UV Protection Mask
Date 1/2/2019
Decision Only allowed with dispensation. Veterinary evidence must be provided to the association before the use in showjumping competitions.
19
Item De-Gogue
Date 24/01/2019
Decision NOT ALLOWED contravenes 102.3 & 102.4 and The Equine Welfare Policy Annex A 1.c
20
Item Gogue
Date 24/01/2019
Decision NOT ALLOWED Contravenes rule 102.1 and The Equine Welfare Policy Annex A 1.c
21
Item Ophena stirrups
Date 18/01/2019
Decision Allowed under current rules
22
Item Scoot boots
Date 18/01/2019
Decision Allowed under current rules
23
Item Combination bit (being used without rope noseband and associated curb)
Date 14/01/2019
Decision Not Allowed - Rule 102.8(a) – Pony tack rules and Rule 102.1 – All saddlery or equipment is to be correctly fitted and used as intended in its manufactured state without adaptations –
24
Item Compositi Matrix Stirrup Treads
Date 14/01/2019
Decision Not Allowed - Rule 102.12
25
Item Curb gag
Date 23/11/2018
Decision Allowed Seniors. Only Allowed Junior, if used with an additional rein attached directly to the large ring of
the bit.
26
Item Curb gag with chain
Date 10/01/2019
Decision Not Allowed - Rule 102.1 & for the Welfare of the Horse (Annex A) 1.C
27
Item Racing saddle
Date 19/12/2018
Status
Decision Not Allowed – Rule 102.2 Saddles & Bridles must be worn. English or Continental saddles are mandatory. Side saddles are not permitted.
28
Item Curb chain – positioning/fitting
Date 11/12/2018
Status
Decision Allowed as fitted in both pictures below
29
Item Relaxer Drop Noseband
Date 27/11/2018
Status
Decision Not Allowed – Rule 102.1 – not used as intended
Allowed – if used as intended in manufactured state, correctly fitted as drop noseband
30
Item Hackamore used in conjunction with snaffle
Date 13/11/2018
Status
Decision Not Allowed – 102.1 - All saddlery or equipment is to be correctly fitted and used as intended in its manufactured state without adaptions.
31
Item Bit with extra mouth part and acting on jaw
Date 13/11/2018
Status
Decision Not Allowed – Equine Welfare – 103.1.1.10
32
Item Cheltenham gag with two reins
Date 02/11/2018
Status
Decision Allowed
33
Item Regumate
Date 15/10/2018
Status
Decision See below Statement on Regumate. In September the BHA issued a notice advising trainers to be cautious when using products containing altrenogest, which is the active ingredient in Regumate. This advice was issued as a result of reports from an Australian laboratory that trace levels of an anabolic steroid had been detected in products containing altrenogest. The use of Regumate in mares has been permitted under FEI regulations for a number of years and altrenogest is not on the Equine Prohibited Substances List. The use of Regumate in mares is, therefore, not currently prohibited. The BEF has sought clarification from the FEI and the advice received is that it remains permissible to use Oral Regumate in mares in accordance with the manufacturer’s directions, until such time as the FEI confirms that this policy should change. However, please note that any injectable altrenogest products should not be used.
FEI update statement on Altrenogest
Altrenogest is used to suppress oestrus in mares, and its use for this specific purpose is allowed under FEI rules. Its use in a male horse (gelding or stallion) is not permissible.
Earlier this year, Australian racehorses tested positive for the anabolic agents Trendione and Trenbolone following administration of Altrenogest. The investigation revealed that traces of these two substances could be found in Altrenogest products as a result of the manufacturing process in a specific factory. Following the investigation some horse sport regulatory bodies have issued a warning regarding the use of Altrenogest.
The FEI has conferred with the Director of the FEI Central Laboratory and can confirm that, with the currently available information, it is permissible to continue to use Altrenogest product Regu-Mate Solution 2.2 mg/mL for mares as per the manufacturer’s instructions. The FEI Veterinary Department recommends that anyone using or planning to use the product on a mare should discuss this with their veterinarian.
FEI Veterinary Department
34
Item Pastern Wraps
Date 30/10/2018
Status Stipendiary Steward
Decision Not allowed in ponies on hind legs from 1st January 2019 in line with Rule 102.15
Not allowed in horses on hind legs currently in line with Rule 102.15
35
Item Elevator bit
Date 30/10/2018
Status Stipendiary Steward
Decision Allowed with back strap in horses and ponies. Can be used with roundings (not strap shown in the picture)
Not allowed with a curb chain or chain of any sort
36
Item Clip noseband/combination bit
Date 13/10/2018
Status Stipendiary Steward
Decision Not allowed Rule 102.7a and Welfare of the Horse Annex A
37
Item Sheepskin held on by string and attached to bit
Date 11/10/2018
Status Stipendiary Steward
Decision Not allowed Rule 102.1
38
Item Valla Noseband
Date 19/10/2018
Status Stipendiary Steward
Decision Not allowed 102.4 & 102.5
39
Item Combination bit
Date 26/09/2018
Status Stipendiary Steward
Decision Not allowed 102.4
40
Item PS of Sweden High Jump Bridle – standing martingale used with this bridle
Date 29/07/2018
Status Steward
Decision Not allowed Rule 102.3
41
Item Balanced Support reins
Date 07/06/2018
Status Member
Decision Not allowed Rule 102.6
42
Item CS Kvall Stirrups Safety Flexi Endurance
Date 30-05-2018
Status Member
Decision Not allowed Rule 102.12
43
Item Running martingale attached to back strap of combination bit
Date 19/05/2018
Status Steward
Decision Not allowed Rule 102.3
44
Item Neue Schule Leather Curb Strap
Date 25-04-2018
Status Member
Decision Allowed Seniors & Juniors
45
Item Crank Carverson
Date 12-04-2018
Request Can you use standing martingale on crank noseband?
Decision Yes as long as the standing is attached to the whole of the back section of the noseband
So not to increase the pressure on the nose when the standing engages.
46
Item THE Equiband™ SYSTEM
Date 19-03-2018
Status National Director Sport
Decision Not Allowed Seniors or Juniors
47
Item Mikmar combination bit
Date 19-03-2018
Decision Not Allowed Seniors or Juniors
48
Item Equiline Soundless Ear Net
Date 19-03-2018
Status Members Council
Decision Allowed both Horses and Ponies
49
Item Gag Strap
Date 23-09-2017
Status Member
Decision NOT Allowed (Not Allowed FEI Either)
50
Item Liquid Titanium Horse Mask
Date 27-02-2018
Status Member
Decision ALLOWED
51
Item Flex-On Spurs
Date 26-02-2018
Status Stipendiary Steward
Decision ALLOWED
52
Item Myler Combination Bit
Date 24-02-2018
Status Stipendiary Steward
Decision ALLOWED In Seniors – NOT ALLOWED in Juniors
53
Item Home Made Nose band attached to reins
Date 23-09-2017
Status Member
Decision NOT Allowed
54
Item Worcester Noseband
Date 22-02-2018
Status Members Council
Decision ALLOWED In Seniors – NOT ALLOWED in Juniors
55
Item LeMieux Snug Boots
Date 01-02-2018
Status Rider
Decision ALLOWED
Both front and back
56
Item P S of Sweden
Date 31-01-2018
Status Rider
Decision ALLOWED
For both seniors and juniors
11-05-2018 Can you attached a standing martingale to this nose band
Decision Not allowed and would be considered an equine welfare issue if found
57
Item Free jump collar.
Date 29-01-2018
Status Judge
Decision ALLOWED
As long as held in the hands and not attached to the reins
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