Correct tack and turnout for show jumping

Saddles

• Must be worn
• Stirrup irons and leathers must hang freely from the bar of the saddle and outside the saddle flap

Martingales

• Ponies may only wear running or standing martingales anywhere on the show site
• Only running and standing martingales are permitted in the arena
• Standing martingales may only be attached to the cavesson part of the noseband fitted above the bit
• A Market Harborough rein may be used, but only with a plain snaffle
• All other running or check reins, and reins acting through sheaves or pulleys are prohibited in the arena

Pony restrictions

• May only wear standing or running martingales
• No Market Harborough reins, bitless bridles, hackamores or combination bits may be used anywhere in the immediate vicinity of the showground

Whips

• No to be longer than 75cms or shorter than 45cms
• Weighted whips and those with a hard point at the end are not permitted

Other rules

• Tongue guards are permitted as long as they are properly constructed and detached from the reins and bit
• Blinkers and any other attachments that might affect the horse’s vision, are not allowed
• Sheepskin may be used on the cheekpieces as long as it does not exceed 3cms in diameter (measured from the animal’s face)
• String, fine wire, twine or cord are not to be used in or around the horse’s mouth