a) Only loose ring snaffle, half cheek snaffle, liverpool,
elbow driving bit and bradoon overcheck bits are
acceptable. Mouthpieces must be of the same
dimensions as required in Rule 81. If a curb chain is
used, it must be at least 12.5mm in width, and be flat
against the jaw of the horse;
b) The exhibitor will be the only person permitted in such
cart while the horse is being exhibited, and no pets will
be allowed in such cart during such exhibition;
c) The cart will be a pleasure type two-wheel single horse
cart with seats for one or two persons. All carts must be
basket-type, equipped with 60cm to 120cm cart wheels.
Stirrup-type carts or sulkies are not allowed. Dash and
basket cover optional.
d) Optional equipment
Blinders
Breaching, shaft keepers or thimbles
Running martingales
Cavesson nosebands
e) Prohibited equipment
i) wire chin straps, regardless of how padded or
covered;
ii) excessive ornamentation on harness, bridle or cart
will be penalised.
f) Pleasure Driving
The following terminology will apply to pleasure driving:
Walk - a natural, flat foot, four beat gait. Loss of forward
rhythmic movement will be penalised;
Park gait - a forward, free flowing, square trot with
impulsion. Loss of forward, rhythmic movement or
jogging will be penalised;
Road gait - an extended trot showing a definite
lengthening of stride, with a noticeable difference in
speed. Short, quick, animated strides and/or excessive
speed will be penalised.
g) Pleasure Driving Attire - The exhibitor is to be neatly
attired. A coat, tie and hat of choice may be worn. If
female exhibitor is attired in a short dress, a lap robe is
required. Exhibitor may wear rainwear or inclement
weather apparel if weather conditions require.
82. WESTERN
82.1 Equipment
a) References to a hackamore mean the use of a flexible,
braided rawhide or leather, or rope bosal, the core of
which can be either rawhide or flexible cable. A
hackamore must use a complete Mecate rein which
must include a tie-rein. Absolutely no rigid material is
permitted under the jaws, regardless of how padded or
covered. Horse hair bosals are prohibited. This rule
does not refer to a so-called mechanical hackamore;
b) References to snaffle bits in western performance
classes mean the conventional O-ring, egg-butt or Dring. The diameter of Snaffle bit rings must be a
minimum of 50mm and a maximum of 100mm. The
inside circumference of the ring must be free of rein,
curb or headstall attachments which would provide
leverage. Concerning mouthpieces, bars must be
round, oval or egg shaped, smooth and unwrapped
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