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RIDER ATTIRE
HORSE EQUIPMENT


RIDER ATTIRE:

FADS shows are casual - formal dressage rider attire is not required; however, a rider may wear formal dressage rider attire if desired.  In all FADS shows, riders must wear an approved safety helmet with the harness fastened and riding-safe footwear with heels.

For licensed shows, rider attire is governed by USEF rule DR120 Dress.  The chapter covers riding coats, shirts, breeches, boots, gloves, whips, rain hat covers, rain wear, spurs, cooling vests, and logos on jackets.  For details click here to open the USEF rules web page, then click the DR Dressage Division box, then look at rule 120.


HORSE EQUIPMENT:

FADS shows do not conduct equipment inspections; however, if a show official notices inhumane or dangerous equipment, the rider may be asked to change the equipment.

For licensed shows, USEF has specific rules (DR121) for horse equipment.  The rules provide for standardization (thereby avoiding unfair competitive advantage), humane management of the horse, and safety.  Therefore, it is a good idea for schooling show riders to follow the USEF rules.  The horse equipment rule covers saddles, saddle pads, logos on saddle pads, bits, bridles, the fit of bridles, prohibited equipment, ear covers, breast plate, crupper, reins, false tails, decorations, braiding of mane and tail, side reins, equipment allowed in warm-up, lunging equipment, whips, and bridle numbers.  For details, click here to open the USEF rules page, then click the DR Dressage Division box, then look at rule 121.


The following links provide information for rider attire and horse equipment:

USEF Dressage Attire and Equipment:  This official USEF PDF document is a booklet with the details of rider attire and horse equipment for licensed shows.  Click here to download the document.

USEF Dressage Chapter DR 121 Annex A - Bits, Saddlery, and Equipment:  This official USEF PDF document shows what bits are allowed in USEF and FEI licensed shows.  Click here to download.


Saddlery Inspections: This official PDF document explains how equipment inspections are conducted at licensed shows.  Click here to download the document.
CONTACT US:
  • If you want to add your show to the FADS Show List, please see the INFORMATION FOR FARMS tab. 
  • If you have a question about a specific show and/or want to volunteer at a specific show, please contact the show manager or show secretary directly (see SHOWS tab(s)). 
  • For other inquiries, please email LeslieRaulin@gmail.com.
DISCLAIMER:  FADS is not an organization or club and it has no money; it is simply a web site that lists casual dressage schooling shows in the Frederick, MD, area.  All shows on the FADS Show List are the responsibility of the sponsoring farm / show manager / show secretary.  Therefore, FADS, the FADS Webmaster, and the FADS Advisers are not liable for any aspect of any shows on the FADS Show List.
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