Permitted teeth
Water strainer (simple, double-bent or curved)
Olive head strain (single or double broken)
D-clip (single or double broken)
Schenkel tendon (single or double broken)
Rod clamps (unbreakable, also flexible)
Three-ring arrangement (unbroken, simple, doubly broken or bent) – a pair of reins in the large rings or in the small rings, or by a strap from the large to the small, lower rings
Pelham (straight, simple, double-bent or curved) – with or without a movable chin chain (including a leather or soft rubber/plastic base) – a pair of reins in the middle ring or on the strap from the middle to the lower ring
Spring bars (uncapped, simple, double-broken or bent) – with or without a movable chin chain (including a leather or soft rubber/plastic base)
Bauer-bite (unbroken, simple, doubly broken or curved)
In class E: Neither prong, Pelham, nor three-ring teeth are allowed.
Until Kl. M*: only one pair of reins is allowed at a time.
From Kl. M**: Any harness with a bridle and/or harness without a bridle with or without a horse halter, up to two pairs of reins in the sense of the previous remark.
Thickness of the teeth (measured at the corner of the mouth): ponies: 10-18mm, horses: 14-21mm
Simply broken water hose
Twice broken water hose
Olive head trimmer
D-Tensioner
Schenkeltrense
Rubber jaw clamps
Metal jaw
Plastic jaw clamps
Pelham (Max. length of the suits 7cm)
Permitted riding horses
Reithalfter of Hanover
English equestrian trainer
Combined riding stirrup
Mexican riding boots
The reith halter should be comfortable to wear and should not interfere with breathing or prevent the horse from chewing.
Allowed knee pads on the front legs
Bandages
Gamaschen
Bracelets
Spring glaucous
Fascination bands
Ball protector
Allowed knee pads on the hind legs
Stripe caps with Velcro closure
Ribbon caps with button or hook closure
Double-layer gloves with Velcro closure
Double-layer gloves with button or hook closure
Bandages, but not under gloves
Fencing rings, fencing straps and ball guards
Spring glaucous
The protective element must be placed on the inside of the collar, fur is acceptable; minimum width of the straps is 2.5 cm and 5 cm for the straps; maximum length is 20 cm.
Gloves and all other equipment permitted for the protection of the horse’s legs must not only be properly put on; they must also not be changed during the entry into the preparation area. For this purpose, leaving the preparation area is also not permitted.
Saddle: including stirrups/stirrup straps and harness. A stirrup strap is permitted in pony trials of classes E to L.
Head numbers: From 2024, two head numbers per horse will be mandatory. These must be clearly visible throughout the entire tournament.
Front part: approved in all exams.
Allowed auxiliary stirrups: The use of any type of bit and a lead rope on the training ground is only permitted from Class M** onwards. (Leash-rope jumping is and remains generally prohibited).
Insect protection
Ear protection: The field of vision and the ear canal must not be obstructed. Sound-absorbing material is permitted, but it must not penetrate into the ear canal/eardrum; noise and the sense of hearing must not be suppressed.
A mesh-like fly mask is permitted in the preparation area, but not when overcoming obstacles.
Stollen and Stollengurt: Allowed in all exams.
When which tunnels: On firm and hard ground, very sharp and pointed stakes are usually inserted into the hole. In soft and muddy terrain, on the other hand, wide and angular stakes are often used, which reduce the risk of slipping due to their shape. Don’t forget: Be sure to unscrew the stakes before the return transport.
Not allowed: With weights, Gamaschen or spring bells were used.
Not allowed: Lead ropes when overcoming obstacles
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