and stock pin is required. A helmet is also required.
Dressage Suitability and Dressage Hack
Turnout: Manes should be braided, but tails traditionally are not.
Tack: Snaffle or double bridles are permitted and flash nose bands are permitted with snaffles. A dressage saddle is
required for these classes, hunt seat saddles or cut back saddles are not permitted. Spurs and whip are permitted.
Attire: Riders may choose to wear either a jacket with helmet OR a shadbelly with a top hat. You must not “mix and
match” these two. A shirt with a stock and stock pin is required.
Dressage Hack
See Above – with the exception of flash nose bands. Flash nose bands are NOT permitted for this class.
Western Pleasure
Turnout: Western Pleasure horses are shown with a full mane and tail.
Tack: Curb type bit, except for Junior horses (5 & under) may be shown in a snaffle or bosal. Western saddle is a
requirement for these classes, either working or show type. Barrel saddles, reining saddles, etc are not appropriate.
Attire: Western style show shirt, jacket or shirt and vest may be worn. A pin, bolo tie or kerchief is required. Jeans
(any color other than blue) or pants may be worn under chaps. A hat is required, but helmet may be worn without
penalty. It is advisable to follow current Western show fashions in the show ring to present an updated and professional image.
Driving
Turnout: Driving horses are shown with a full mane and tail
Tack: See rule book regarding appropriate vehicles and harness for the specific division you are showing in. Vehicle
and harness should be in great condition and clean, with any brass or other fittings polished and “show ready”.
Attire: A skirt or dark pants and jacket or shirt and vest are required for most driving divisions. A hat should be
worn in all classes. Helmets may be used without penalty. A “header” (second person) will be required for driving
classes and must be dressed in appropriate attire. The header must wear a “duster” – a long jacket that looks similar
to a white lab coat, and will be required to stand at the head of the driving horse in the line up. It is important to
know that they are not permitted to touch or restrain the horse until after the class has been judged and placed.
Andalusian World Cup rules may be found at http://andalusianworld.com/awc , under the Forms & Information
tab. Please Note: Rules for each section of the show (ANCCE classes, World Cup, Working Equitation, & Dressage)
have different rules and requirements.
USEF rules can be found online at: USEF.org for USEF sanctioned shows.
If the show you are attending is not USEF sanctioned, rules can normally be found on the website of the host organization. If in doubt about tack or attire, please ask the ring steward or other staff member for guidance. They are
there to help you get the most out of your show experience!
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