preference, exhibitors may use a serrata, arabian style, saddleseat style, or Spanish style headstalls. Modern Spanish
show style halters with a chain under the chin, and flat, wide leather nosebands and browbands are presently in
vogue. If using a serrata, the noseband should be wrapped in leather. Be sure to snugly adjust the serrata to avoid injury to the horse, and make sure the horse is familiar with this equipment before showing. All whips must be under
6 feet long, including lash.
Attire: The handler should be neatly dressed in a suit and tie (a bolo tie or kerchief may also be appropriate) for
daytime classes. Jackets are optional for daytime classes, but long sleeved shirts are required. Authentic Spanish or
Portuguese attire is optional in most breed organizations, but should always be paired with authentic halters and
turnout. Denim is never appropriate in the show ring. A tuxedo may be worn in evening classes, but this is optional
and tuxedos are not appropriate in daytime classes. Clean, well fitting leather dress shoes or similar, as well as gloves
should be worn.
English Pleasure: Formal Saddle Horse
Turnout: Full mane and tail, but mares will not be penalized for having a traditional clip. Braids are not appropriate. Ribbons braided into the forelock or
mane are not appropriate.
Tack: A show-type double bridle or with a curb and bradoon, or a pelham
must be used. Junior horses may be shown in a snaffle. A cutback english
saddle is REQUIRED. Spurs and whip may be carried.
Attire: Daytime informal saddle seat attire is required, with jodhpurs, a
vest, jacket, and either a soft hat or a derby hat. Formal attire is discouraged or disallowed before evening sessions. Do not wear hunt or dressage
attire into saddle seat classes. Helmet may be worn without penalty.
English Pleasure: Saddle Seat Horse
See above
Country English Pleasure
Turnout: Full mane and tail, but mares will not be penalized for having a
traditional clip. Braids are not appropriate. Ribbons braided into the forelock or mane are not appropriate.
Tack: A show type bridle; either a double bridle or pelham, or a single
snaffle or single curb. English cutback or dressage saddles are both allowed, but hunt saddles are not acceptable. Spurs and whip are permitted.
Attire: Informal saddle seat attire only. No hunt or dressage attire. It is
recommended to select modest colors. Contrasting ties and vests are
acceptable. Helmet may be worn without penalty.
English Pleasure Hunt Seat
Turnout: Manes and tails should be braided.
Tack: Bridles including a snaffle, Pelham or kimberwicke bit are required. A cavesson type nose band shall also be used with the above
bridles. Saddles should be of hunt seat type, although dressage saddles are also permitted. Spurs and whip are permitted.
Attire: Riders should wear coats of conservative color and are
generally paired with light tan colored breeches. White breeches are not appropriate for this division. A shirt with a collar
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