2011 Official Rule Book - New England Pinto Horse Association

used with a snaffle bit except in working cow horse and
reining.
4. The tails of the reins must be crossed on the opposite side
of the neck when riding with two hands on split reins. The
exhibitor’s hands should be carried by the pommel and the
reins bridged, so both reins are in each hand.
5. Martingales, nose bands, or tie downs are prohibited.
6. A braided rawhide or leather bosal may be used in lieu of
a snaffle bit, no larger than 3/4 inch diameter at the cheek;
must be a minimum of a one-finger space, approximately
3/4 inch, between the bosal and nose; absolutely no metal
under the jaw or in the noseband in connection with the
bosal. The bosal should be properly fitted relative to size and
conformation of the Pinto. A complete Mecate rein, which
includes a tie-rein, is mandatory with a bosal.
A) Not acceptable: reins too tight - straight line from bit to hands - should be
severely penalized.
B) Acceptable: should be rewarded if head carriage is normal.
C) Acceptable: Proper Rein Position
D) Not acceptable: Head in improper position - should be severely penalized.
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