SCEC

Boots

1-inch heel

Cowboy boots

Slim fitting boot

1-inch heel

Head Gear

ASTM approved helmet required

19 and over
Western “Cowboy” hat (not a fashion hat)

ASTM helmet

18 and under
ASTM approved helmet required

Pants

Breeches
**any light neutral tone
**a belt especially if jackets are waived
**white is not necessary & preferably not black

Long pants

Slacks

Jeans

Shirt

Collared shirt with short or long sleeves (not sleeveless)

A turtleneck in a light colour would also be acceptable

A polo shirt or nice sweater is acceptable for jumpers

Long Sleeved Shirt with a collar

Chaps

Half Chaps
**Half chaps
**preferably with a smooth finish
**suede will be accepted

Chaps
**optional

Gloves

Gloves for hunters, dressage and flat classes

**optional

Spurs

Should be no longer than 1″
**optional

**optional

Jacket

A hunt jacket is required for flat classes and hunters

**Jackets may only be waived at the judges discretion

N/A

Crop

Crop of legal length (30 inches)

Not permissible in Hack Classes(Show Hack)

N/A

Saddle

English saddle (Western Dressage is the only exception)

Western Saddle (Playdays are the only exception)

Bits

Bits that are legal for the discipline.

Generally Snaffles, Kimberwicks, Pelhams etc

**We realize that there is a grey area for this, so please ask

Snaffle bits that are ‘O’ ring, egg butt or ‘D’ ring with out leverage and ridden two handed, must be used with split reins
**Horses that are five years and younger

Curb strap for a snaffle (should be placed below the reins)
**optional

Curb bits(has shanks to which the reins attach) with a solid or broken mouth are also acceptable
**Horses six years and older
**Curb bits must have a curb strap and use split reins

Slip, gag and donut bits are NOT permitted in flat classes

Bridle

No bit less bridles or hackamores in hunters or flat classes

No flashes, drop nose bands, figure 8’s etc in hunters or flat classes

**they are acceptable in jumpers

Any Western Bridle

Halter

N/A

For halter and showmanship

A well fitted leather halter and a matching chain lead shank fitted correctly

Martingale

Standing martingales are acceptable for hunters

Running martingales for jumpers

NOT allowed for Hunter Hack and Hunter under Saddle

Breastplates are permissible.

Only allowed for speed events

Boots

No boots on horses for hunters or flat
**Only at the judges discretion

Boots for horses are allowed for jumpers.

Only allowed for speed events

Saddle Pad

Preferably white and shaped to fit the saddle

Square light coloured pads will be accepted

Clean saddle pad preferably matching the riders shirt

Mane

Braided, pulled or roached

Neat and tidy

If manes are not banded for flat classes they must lay neatly on one side or be braided