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use of a standard quiver (as per #3.5.3) is not possible. If there is a potential risk of the
rider falling onto the arrows, quivers should involve a quick release system for safety.
3.6 SUPPLEMENTARY RIDING EQUIPMENT
A competitor riding their own horse may use spurs, crop or other similar equipment.
Competitors riding a horse that is not their own must have the permission of the horse’s
owner before using such equipment.
3.6.1 There is no regulation on the type of spurs used. However, if a judge considers
the type of spurs to be inappropriate for a rider's ability or their use to be harsh he can
request, then demand (if there are ongoing concerns), that a rider removes the spurs
and, as necessary, utilise rules #13.2 (blood rule) & #13.7.
3.7 SADDLE
There are no restrictions on the type of saddle used. However a competitor may not use his
own saddle on a hired horse without the permission of the owner and (where there is
provision for this) the approval of a saddler.
3.7.1 Horses may only be ridden bareback or using a saddle/pad without stirrups with
the permission of the Head Judge and the horse's owner. See #3.11
3.7.2 Stirrups cannot be tied together with a strap going under the horses belly, or to
the girth, or otherwise anchored in a manner that restricts the free swing of the
stirrups forwards and backwards.
BRIDLES AND ASSOCIATED TACK
3.8 It is permitted to ride in a bitless bridle.
3.8.1 Horses may only be ridden with a neck-strap / cordeo with the permission of the
Head Judge and the horse's owner. In this situation it is strongly recommended that
the horse still wears a halter in case the rider falls and the horse must be caught. See
#3.11
3.8.2 Whatever the tack used (regular bridle, bitless bridle, neck-strap) the rider must
have adequate control of their horse. If this is not the case they must rectify the
problem or risk elimination (as rule #4.8 and #11.6).
3.9 Horses must have a free head carriage.
Any device or arrangement that applies pressure to the horse's mouth, nose, or head once
the reins have been released is not allowed. In their natural head carriage for the gait used
there must be no tension in the reins (whether used with the aim of slowing the horse or
not).
Examples include (but are not limited to) bearing, side, draw, running, balancing reins,
training fork or similar. Devices such as the Market Harborough (German martingale), de
Gogue and standing martingale / tie-down may not be used.
3.9.1 A running martingale may be used as long as it is fitted correctly and allows the
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