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(Reasking as I didn't get answers before) Are these things allowed in western dressage?

I can't find information on these items

-slobber straps

-ballpoint solid spurs (basically ball ended, no roller)

-synthetic western saddles

-Gaited saddles w/o a horn

-breast collars with fringe

-helmets colored other than black (solid turquoise for instance

-braided names/tails. If allowed, what kinds are allowed (ie are running or diamond weaves allowed)

Thank you in advance.

Update:

I've checked the RULES, HENCE why I came here asking -_- I've read them fifty times

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  • 5 years ago

    I've only seen a handful of western dressage rider our local schooling shows. They did NOT have any tassles or fringe on their gear. Some do not use nose bands, they wore black helmets (get a helmet cover if you have a bright helmet, some used western saddles one used some sort of austrailian outback saddle, the spurs must meet the same requirements as English spurs, which I think is 1/4 in. max, no copper bits.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    I dont know as don't ride Western, but Im sure if you google them, they'll have all the info you need. Alternatively you could try the Rodeo Dressage facebook page.

  • 5 years ago

    Get yourself a copy of the USEF Rule Book, and read the sections which pertain to dressage and western dressage. That should answer your question.

  • 5 years ago

    Evidently you are not interested in reading the rule book.

    I can tell from all these TDs.

    But, I have a suggestion which you may have to get one of your literate friends to read to you.

    Go to a show and see what the competition is doing.

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    check out the RULES

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