1. Hats - hats must now be checked and tagged to take part in competitions
   1. As for all disciplines they must be marked with one of the following:
      1. PAS 015:1998
      2. AS/NZS 3838 - 1998 or AS/NZS 3838 2009
      3. Snell EN 2001 or EN 1384:1996 or BS EN 1384:1997
         (Snell EN 2001 and PAS 015:1998 being to a higher standard)
   2. It must also bear the CE mark and a one of these quality symbols:
      1. BSI Kitemark
      2. the SAI Global symbol
      3. the official Snell label with number
         
   3. Hats must be worn correctly fastened at all times when mounted
   4. Hat covers - dark blue or black.
   5. If your hat comes off or undone, while riding - replace it/do it up before continuing. (without penalty).
2. Breeches - white or cream
3. Jackets - Tweed, navy blue or black jackets with a PC tie or a stock
4. Gloves - All competitors must wear gloves
5. Jewellery - not allowed (exceptions wedding ring, stock pin, tie clip)
6. Whips

   1. May be carried during the Test.
   2. May be of any length
   3. May not be picked up if dropped during a Test
   4. May be carried in either hand, but must be in the rein hand when saluting
   5. If misused, in the opinion of the judge, the rider will be eliminated
7. Spurs - Only blunt spurs made of metal and without rowels or sharp edges may be worn. If the spurs are curved, the curve must be downwards. The shank must point straight to the back and be not more than 3 cm long.
   Members need proof of DC's permission to ride with spurs (letter signed by DC).
8. Footwear - Standard Riding or Jodhpur Boots
9. Half Chaps - plain black or brown with no tassels, worn with standard riding or jodhpur boots of the same colour
10. Button Holes - not allowed
11. At Prize-giving mounted or dismounted, competitors must be correctly dressed in their competition riding clothes
12. Responsibility - It is the responsibility of competitors that their dress and saddlery are in accordance with the Rules. Contravention may incur elimination.

Horses

1. Saddles - Brown or black saddles of plain English type with white, cream or dark coloured girths
2. Bridles - Plain black or tan leather bridles only may be used (white or coloured piping or decoration is not permitted on nosebands and browbands). For safety reasons, leather bridles are recommended.
3. Numnahs, Saddle cloths , pads - Only white, cream, navy, brown or black are permitted, with no Logo. Any piping round the edge should be of the same colour.
4. Stirrups - correct size to suit the rider's boots, (7 mm (1/4") clearance on either side)
5. Bits - see table below for bits allowed in your test
   1. Bits of rubber, nylon or other synthetic materials are permitted
   2. Bits must be used in their manufactured condition without any addition to/on any part
   3. Bitless bridles are not allowed
   4. Bitguards - not allowed.
   5. It is permitted to use two reins with a snaffle bit
   6. Plastic bits with a cylindrical joint are not permitted
   7. Pelhams or curb bits of any kind may only be used with both bit and bridoon reins, or with a single rein attached to a 'leather D' joining the bit and bridoon rings.
   8. Myler Bits - the following are permitted with loose rings, D-rings, eggbutt rings or full cheeks, without hooks and sleeves: MB01, MB02, MB09, MB32.
      
      Key to symbols: Y - Permitted; X - Not permitted

      Test	Snaffle (see below)	Double	Pelham	Other
      Introductory Test 1995	Y	Y	Y	Y
      Novice H.T. Test 1995	Y	X	X	X
      Novice Test 2004	Y	X	X	X
      Eventing Test 2005	Y	X	X	X
      Dressage Area Test 2004	Y	X	X	X
      Dr. Champs Test 2004	Y	X	X	X
      Eventing Champs 2003	Y	X	X	X
      Freestyle Music 2002	Y	X	X	X
      Nov Dr Champs 2005	Y	X	X	X

   
   - Snaffles - should fit one of the following configurations:

1. Ordinary snaffle with double-jointed mouthpiece
2. Ordinary snaffle with double-jointed mouthpiece (French Link)
3. Ordinary snaffle with jointed mouthpiece with Lozenge
4. Ordinary snaffle with jointed mouthpiece
5. Racing snaffle (D ring)
6. Egg-butt snaffle:
   a) without cheeks
   b) with cheeks
7. Other type of snaffle with cheeks
8. Snaffle with upper cheeks only
9. Rubber, leather or plastic snaffle jointed or unjointed
10. Unjointed snaffle
11. Hanging cheek snaffle
    
    

6. Nosebands - One only of either the cavesson, drop or 'flash' must be worn. Grakle nosebands are permitted only for dressage in Eventing.
7. Martingales - and bearing, side, check or running reins of any kind are forbidden
8. Bandages and Boots - not during a Test, but may be worn while riding-in (Equiboots may be worn during a Test)
9. Neckstraps - not during a Test, but may be worn while riding-in
10. Blinkers of any kind are forbidden.
11. Fly-fringes, Gauzes and Ear Covers - which cover any part of the horse's head may be worn when riding-in but not during a Test, except for 'headshakers', when under certain circumstances such horses may receive dispensation on production of a Veterinary Note
12. Saddlery and Gadgets that are not allowed in the competition will result in elimination
13. Lungeing in side reins, but NOT bearing, check or balancing reins is allowed when exercising or warming up.
14. Disabled riders are welcome to apply to use special equipment.
    
    

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