NOT LEGAL Roping bit. Reins Rein extensions that lock Example of a mechanical device – must attach to each shank movement–NOT LEGAL if tight that alters use of equipment – enough to lock onto the bit. NOT LEGAL NOT LEGAL bars are twisted, not NOT LEGAL bars are flat, not NOT LEGAL separate rollers do – – – rounded rounded not create a continuous line. Curb straps/Curb Chains: Curb chains and flat leather chin straps must be at ½” (12.7 mm) in width and lie flat against the jaw of the horse. No wire, rawhide, metal or other substance can be used in conjunction with or as part of the flat leather chin strap or curb chain. Round, rolled, braided or rawhide curb straps are prohibited. Examples of LEGAL and ILLEGAL Curb Straps/Curb Chains: LEGAL style if measures at least LEGAL ONLY if used with a snaffle NOT LEGAL on the – ‘bumps’ ½” in width bit as a bit hobble below the reins. inside does not lie flat against – NOT LEGAL if used with a curb bit the horse NOT LEGAL round bar welded NOT LEGAL tacks on inside NOT LEGAL if metal bar sewn – – – to inside of chain between layers of leather if used with snaffle as bit LEGAL style if measures at least ½” LEGAL style if measures at least hobble. NOT LEGAL with curb bit in width ½” in width NOT LEGAL. This curb chain is less than ½” in width. NOT This curb strap is braided and is not smooth. Other: Protective style leg wraps are permitted, with color either white or matching natural “polo” color of the horse as much as possible. (See WD120)
NOT LEGAL – Roping bit. Reins must attach to each shank Rein extensions that lock movement–NOT LEGAL if tight enough to lock onto the bit. Example of a mechanical device that alters use of equipment – NOT LEGAL NOT LEGAL – bars are twisted, not rounded NOT LEGAL – bars are flat, not rounded NOT LEGAL – separate rollers do not create a continuous line. Curb straps/Curb Chains: Curb chains and flat leather chin straps must be at ½” (12.7 mm) in width and lie flat against the jaw of the horse. No wire, rawhide, metal or other substance can be used in conjunction with or as part of the flat leather chin strap or curb chain. Round, rolled, braided or rawhide curb straps are prohibited. Examples of LEGAL and ILLEGAL Curb Straps/Curb Chains: LEGAL style if measures at least ½” in width LEGAL ONLY if used with a snaffle bit as a bit hobble below the reins. NOT LEGAL if used with a curb bit NOT LEGAL – ‘bumps’ on the inside – does not lie flat against the horse NOT LEGAL – round bar welded to inside of chain NOT LEGAL – tacks on inside NOT LEGAL – if metal bar sewn between layers of leather if used with snaffle as bit hobble. NOT LEGAL with curb bit LEGAL style if measures at least ½” in width LEGAL style if measures at least ½” in width NOT LEGAL. This curb chain is less than ½” in width. NOT This curb strap is braided and is not smooth. Other: Protective “polo” style leg wraps are permitted, with color either white or matching natural color of the horse as much as possible. (See WD120)
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