Hunter Question?

Question

Are loose ring bits (possibly with bit guards) allowed in the Hunter ring. I know that D-ring,Full Cheek and Pelhams are but I was just curious about loose rings. If there not allowed does anyone know why?

Answer 1

There are no illegal bits for hunters, only non-traditional, which the judge may penalize. So if you must use that bit, you can, but I would try very hard to find a dee version! And judges do notice - just a few weeks I was called to the judges stand because the judge noticed that we were using a Myler dee snaffle with a fixed rein, which is technically a gag bit. She just wanted me to know that she noticed....

Answer 2

yes that is legal.

Answer 3

I think they are. Maybe not with bit guards. I'm not sure. The higher level you go, the more strict the judges are.

Answer 4

Go to page 130 of the rule book they do seem to be permited: http://www.apha.com/forms/PDFFiles/ruleb...

Answer 5

yes, but no bit guards... but be careful, if it is between you and another girl who rode equally well, a loose ring will lose to a D ring..

you can show is just about everything (except gags and elevators) but its a matter of tradition, and D rings are first, then full cheeks, then pelhams.