What is the legal length of a dressage whip?

One whip no longer than 47.2 inches (120 cm), including lash may be carried in all classes except under penalty of elimination, USEF/USDF Championships, USEF National Dressage Championships, USEF High Performance Championships, USEF High Performance qualifying and selection trials.

Are you allowed a whip in dressage?

In normal competitions, one whip is permitted (unless dispensation has been given) and may be of any length. At most Championships, whips are not permitted but check the Members’ Handbook for the full rule.

How long is a schooling whip?

They are available in lengths of 100,110 and 120cm, are slim and have a leather comfort grip too, as well as being great value for money. These whips are valued by professionals and amateurs all over the world.

What side do you hold a dressage whip?

The most common reason is to activate the horse’s inside hind leg. As we dressage trainers like to chant, aiding from the inside leg to the outside rein and carrying the whip on the inside help improve a horse’s reach and activity when used appropriately.

Are Figure 8 Nosebands allowed in dressage?

In addition to the crescent noseband, the crossed (figure-8, Mexican) noseband is not permitted for the FEI Dressage Tests for 4, 5,and 6-year-old horses and the USEF test for 4-year old horses. Riders competing only in FEI Para-Equestrian tests may use either a plain snaffle bridle or simple double bridle.

What are the rules for dressage?

Rules for Dressage

• A simple snaffle, regular caveson, flash, figure-eight or drop noseband are required.
• Bandages, boots, blinders, martingales, draw reins, side reins, running reins or artificial devices are not permitted.
• Whips may be carried during a test, but may not exceed 47.2″ (120 cm).

What is a dressage whip for?

A riding crop or dressage whip acts as a supplemental aid for a rider to use to encourage a horse to go forward, sideways, offer increased engagement and similar intentions.

Are blinkers dressage legal?

Martingales, bandages, boots, blinkers, tongue straps and bearing, side or running reins are not permitted. Beastplates and breast girths are permitted, and cruppers are permitted except for dressage tests run under FEI rules.

What is riding crop length?

The Crop. The most common whip used when riding is a crop. Riding crops vary somewhat in length, but they are generally between 24 and 30 inches long. They have a fiberglass or cane rod covered in fabric or leather—leather crops are generally more expensive.

Does a dressage whip hurt?

At the end of the whip is a soft lash, which typically measures from two to as much as nine inches long. Some whips are designed with a flat tab at the end, rather than a lash. The tab doesn’t hurt the horse but makes a snapping sound that can be very effective for some horses that ignore the touch of the whip.

Can I use a full cheek snaffle in dressage?

Full cheek snaffle bits are popular in both English and Western riding. They are allowed and legal for most horse sports including the AQHA and USDF dressage competition (the latter being one of the most bit-restrictive horse show organizations).

Do you have to carry a whip in dressage?

No whip of any kind may be carried whilst competing in the dressage test. One whip only, no longer than 120cm including lash, may be carried when riding on the flat at any other time. One whip only, no longer than 75cm and not weighted, may be carried when jumping any obstacle .

Can you carry a whip in British Eventing?

We would like to clarify that British Eventing is not introducing a new rule in relation to the type of whips that are permitted (rule 7.6), and the only change is to the use of the whip (rule 5.5). No whip of any kind may be carried whilst competing in the dressage test.

How big of a whip can you carry on the flat?

One whip only, no longer than 120cm including lash, may be carried when riding on the flat at any other time. One whip only, no longer than 75cm and not weighted, may be carried when jumping any obstacle . Please note the change to the rule 5.5: With appropriate severity.

What are the rules for a dressage horse?

Some of the most common questions pertaining to rules are explained briefly here: A simple snaffle, regular caveson, flash, figure-eight or drop noseband are required. A noseband is required for dressage competitions unless prior approval to ride without one has been obtained. Twisted wire bits are not permitted.