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Ranch Class Apparel and Equipment : Attire and tack should be clean and presentable . Working tack is encouraged . 1 . Hoof polish is discouraged . 2 . Braided or banded manes and tail extensions are discouraged . 3 . Trimming inside ears is discouraged . 4 . Trimming bridle path , fetlocks or excessively long facial hair is allowed . 5 . Grooming allowances will be made for horses exhibited in additional classes .
6 . Equipment with silver should not count over a good working outfit . Silver bridles and saddles are discouraged .
7 . It is suggested that competitors use a breast collar and rear cinch . Horses , of all ages , may be shown in a snaffle , bosal , or curb bit . When a bit is used , the mouthpiece must be at least 5 / 16 " and not more than ¾ " in diameter measured one inch from cheek and must be smooth . Nothing may protrude below the mouthpiece such as extensions or prongs . A standard western curb bit must not be longer than 8 ½ inches measured on the outside length from the top bridle attachment to the rein attachment . The port must not be higher than 3 ½ inches with rollers and covers acceptable . Broken mouthpieces and halfbreeds are standard . Split reins shall be used with all bits except that a romal is acceptable with a curb bit . Closed reins are not allowed except as standard romal reins or standard mecate reins which include a tie rope with snaffle bit or bosal . Curb straps are required for curb bits and the curb chains or straps must be at least ½ inch in width and must lie flat against the horse ’ s chin . No wire curbs are permitted , regardless of the amount of padding or tape . Absolutely no iron will be permitted under the jaws . Prohibited equipment includes tie downs , cavessons , gag bits , mechanical hackamores and running martingales .