What are legal showing bits for western and english?

It depends on the class and the show. In some western classes, a curb bit or any kind of leverage bit is illegal (such as in 3 year old classes). In this case, a plain jointed or french mouth snaffle (No twist etc.) either D ring, eggbutt or loose ring are acceptable. Generally, save the full-cheek model for the english rings. In the hunter/jumper arena, you can put pretty much anything you want in your horse's mouth and it's legal. In the dressage arena, there are very specific rules as to which bits are legal. In lower levels, pretty much only a plain jointed or french mouth snaffle (NO twist of any kind) is acceptable. In upper levels, the horse must be in a double bridle. In any case, before you go to a show, check with the horse show manager as to which rule book they will be following (such as a breed show manual, USEF rules, etc.) That way, you can look in the rule book to find out for sure what is legal at that particular show. Also, it never hurts to bring some backup tack/bits just in case there is a problem so you have something to fall back on.

this is designed broadly speaking to be a western bit. The candy iron and skinny O jewelry at the instant are not used as frequently in the english. English bits are oftentimes chrome steel because of the fact the silver seem is extra classic. you will detect the comparable element in an eggbutt or dee ring snaffle in any horse catalog. That snaffle is unquestionably legal to tutor in however the choose ought to mark you down slightly.

i don't know a thing about western, but i know that for english there are several types of bit you can use.

you can use basically any type of snaffle, a pelham, or a double bridle. there are also some more elaborate and strong showing bits like the butterfly-

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i think that one of the only kinds not allowed are gags.

snaffles are perfectly fine, unless you're in a higher level competition, where it's more correct to have a double or pelham bridle. i've used a pelham at my barn's summer show (more casual event) although it wasnt required. if you're at a lower level and your horse goes fine in a snaffle, use the snaffle. x

The legal bits depend on your showground, or group. I know that both of those bits are legal where I usually show. Check it out with an official before you go, and always carry an extra bit with you. Just in case. I've never done barrels and pole bending competitively, so I can't help you there! Sorry!

Good Luck!

-Nov

For barrels & poles. If your horse goes fine in a snaffle, then do so. I like to use Gag bits for more control.

What type of snaffle do you use in your English Classes?

Full cheek, Egg butt, Jointed kimberwick, kimberwick, Pelham, double bridle are all allowed in Huntseat classes.

Western Pleasure, low port curb bit, med port curb, salinas, mona lisa,US mouth all are legal.

No those bits are fine.

I would go with a tripple joint snaffle for the sporting events.