2011 Official Rule Book - New England Pinto Horse Association

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and horse as well as harmony in all the movements and
transitions.
D. General Rules
1. No Pinto may be ridden more than once in any Dressage
class.
2. Pintos may compete in no more than one recognized
competition on the same day.
3. Horses are limited to a maximum of three (3) Dressage
rides per day at Fourth level and below or two (2)
Dressage rides per day above Fourth level. Horses may
enter no more than two (2) consecutive levels, Freestyle
levels included, at any one (1) competition.
4. Calling tests – Training through Fourth Level tests may
be called during the competition except at any Final or
Championship event at which time all tests must be ridden
from memory.
a. If a test is announced, it is the responsibility of the
competitor to arrange for a person to announce the
test.
b. The announcing of the test must start with the first
movement. Lateness and errors in announcing the ride
will not relieve the rider from “error penalties”.
c. Announcing the tests is limited to reading the
movement as it is written once only. However, a
movement can be re-read if there is reason to doubt
that the rider heard the original call.
E. Saddlery and Equipment
1. Training through Fourth Levels
An English type saddle with stirrups is mandatory.
2. FEI Levels
A Dressage saddle with stirrups is mandatory.
3. Any Level
a. Saddle pads should be white or of conservative color.
b. The name and/or logo of an individual’s sponsors,
breed logos, national flags, and business/farm logos
may appear on a surface area not exceeding 200
square cm on each side of the saddle cloth.
c. A breastplate and/or crupper may be used.
d. A cavesson noseband should not be so tight as to
cause rubbing or irritation.
e. Martingales, bit guards, tongue tied down, boots or
bandages, blinkers, earplugs, and/or seat covers are
prohibited.
f. One whip no longer than 47.2” (120cm), including lash
may be carried in all classes.
g. Spurs must be made of metal, and there must be a
shank either curved or straight pointing directly back
from the center of the spur when on the rider’s boot.
If the shank is curved, the spurs must be worn only
with the shank directed downwards. (Exception: swan
necked spurs are allowed.) The arms of the spur must
be smooth. If rowels are used, they must be free to
rotate.
4. Bits and Bridles
a. Any Level
(1) All bits must be smooth and with a solid surface.
The mouthpiece of a snaffle may be shaped in a
slight curve. A bushing or coupling is permitted as
the center link in a double jointed snaffle.
(2) Bits must be made of metal, rigid plastic, or
covered with rubber.
(3) The diameter of the mouthpiece must be a
minimum of 3/8 inch at rings or cheek.
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