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The Pony Club Association of New South Wales – Bit Dictionary 2016
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GENERAL GUIDELINES ON BITS The horse must have a bit in the mouth
The bit should be checked for wear or rough surfaces, attention
being given to any central joint of a bit. The bit is not to be considered cruel or uncomfortable and must have
sufficient clearance each side of the horse’s mouth. Corrugated or ridged bits are not permitted.
Bits must lie in the correct position in the horse’s mouth (refer
“Riding” p67) When examining a bit in a horse’s mouth, this need not be removed
unless it particularly requires checking, in which case the competitor must be dismounted and proper safety precautions observed.
Tongue ties are not permitted.
The reins must be attached to the bit or running through as in the case
of a gag bit. Curb chains should come in contact with the chin only when the
cheek pieces are at 45 degrees. Chains should have a cover. All bits with curb chains attached must have a rein on the top ring (at the
bit). Rounders or split reins may be used. Fine bits may not have a diameter of less than 6mm in the centre of the
bit mouthpiece and 8mm at the outside of the mouthpiece. Rubber cheekers if used must be entirely smooth on both sides.
The use of dropped nosebands, Hanoverian nosebands or any noseband
which fits in the horse’s curb groove, is not permitted when a curb chain is being used.
Bits not to be modified in any way
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The following snaffle bits may be used for all disciplines in Pony Club. They may be made from stainless steel, copper, sweet iron. They may be coated in rubber. They may be synthetic, nylon, “apple” or “happy mouth”
Eggbutt Snaffle Dee Snaffle
French Link Snaffle Loose Ring Snaffle
Mullen Mouth Snaffle Loose Ring Eggbutt
KK Training Bit Baucher Bit or “Hanging” Snaffle
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Snaffle Bits - all disciplines
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The following snaffle bits may be used for various disciplines in Pony Club, but not all. They may be made from stainless steel, copper, sweet iron. They may be coated in rubber. They may be synthetic, nylon, “apple” or “happy mouth”
Full Cheek Snaffle – May be single jointed or French link
FM Snaffle – Should be used with FM Keepers
DR SJ EQ SR SP CD MG
DR SJ EQ SR SP CD MG
Tom Thumb Snaffle Half Spoon Snaffle – May be Mullen mouth or jointed
DR SJ EQ SR SP CD MG
DR SJ EQ SR SP CD MG
Cherry Roller Snaffle Looped Dee Bit
SJ SR SP CD MG PX
SJ SR SP CD MG PX
Magenis Snaffle Copper Roller Snaffle
SJ SR SP CD MG PX
SJ SR SP CD MG PX
Snaffle Bits – with discipline restriction
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Dr Bristol Snaffle Waterford Snaffle SJ SR SP CD MG PX
SJ SR SP CD MG PX
Camp draft Bit Waterford Snaffle with Cheekbars SJ SP CD MG PX
SJ SR SP CD MG
Pee Wee Bit SJ SP CD MG PX
Snaffle Bits – with discipline restriction
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The following bits may be rubber coated. They may be Port mouth, Mullen mouth, Single Jointed or French Snaffle jointed. The curb chain may have a curb chain cover (optional).
SJ SR SP CD MG PX
For Polocrosse, Rounders must be worn. Weymouth Sets may be used for Show
riding.
Kimblewick 2 Loop French Pelham
Slotted Kimblewick or Spanish Snaffle Rugby Pelham
Pelham Pelham Rounders or Equalisers can be used to convert the double reins to
a single rein.
Forked Reins/Divided Reins/Splitters can be used to convert the double reins to a single
rein
Curb Chain Cover prevents chain from pinching.
Lip Strap Rungs through Curb Chain ring to
prevent loss of chain.
Weymouth Set
Curb Chain Bits
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The following bits may be rubber coated. They may be single jointed or French link jointed.
SJ SP CD MG PX
Pessoa/Dutch/Continental or 3-Ring Gag French Gag Snaffle
Loop Ring Gag Snaffle Half Ring Gag Snaffle
Polo Gag Snaffle Eggbutt Gag Snaffle
Gag Straps may be leather, rope or nylon
Gag Bits
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The following bits may be used for Western Riding in Pony Club. When competing Western riding classes in these bits the horse must be 5 years and over.
Cheyenne Mullen Mouth Cheyenne Snaffle
Argentine Snaffle (thick mouth) Sweet Iron C Bit Port
Micklem Competition Bridle
The use of Micklem Competition bridle without the use of the bit clips is permitted for use at Pony Club rally days, Dressage, Jumping Equitation, Showjumping and One Day
Event competitions.
Western Bits
Bridles
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Drop Noseband
Drop Nosebands may be used for all disciplines in Pony Club
Figure 8/Crossover/Grackle/Mexican or High Ring Noseband
Figure 8 Nosebands may be used for all disciplines in Pony Club
Cavesson Noseband Cavesson Nosebands may be used for all disciplines in Pony Club
Kineton Noseband
Kineton Nosebands may be used for all disciplines in Pony Club except Dressage and Jumping Equitation
Hanoverian/Flash Noseband Hanoverian Nosebands may be used for all disciplines in Pony Club
Nosebands
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Running Martingale
Rein Stoppers
Martingale Stoppers
Running Martingales may be used for all disciplines in Pony Club EXCEPT Dressage and Jumping Equitation. They should be fitted with Rein Stoppers and Martingale Stoppers at all times
Breastplates
Breastplates may be used for all disciplines in Pony Club and are mandatory for Polocrosse. When fitted with a Running Martingale they may not be used for Dressage or Jumping Equitation
Standing Martingale or “Head Check”
Standing Martingales or “Head Checks” may only be used for Polocrosse, Polo and Horse Ball.
Leather or Rubber Bit Guards
Bit Guards may be used for all disciplines in Pony Club except Dressage or Jumping Equitation. Must have round edges
Martingale and Breastplates
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Dummy type, the neck not exceeding 30mm in length and must not be under 7mm in width at the point of the neck. The neck if curved must point downward and the neck must jut from the centre back of the heel. Short necked roller ball (rubber/synthetic/steel) spurs are permitted for use at Pony Club. Bumper Spurs are permitted for use at Pony Club. SPORTING & CAMPDRAFTING COMPETITIONS — Spurs Members have the option of wearing rowel spurs as defined: The length of the shank not to exceed 4.5 cm from the shank to the centre of the rowel. The rowel at its tip or outside edge is to be as thick as a $2 coin.
Dummy Spurs
Maximum length 30mm. May be used for all disciplines other than Mounted Games
Dummy Spurs with No Shank
Spurs with Steel Under Foot Spurs with Rubber-Covered Arms
Impulse Spurs with Hard Plastic
Knob Soft Touch Roller Spurs
These spurs must have a rounded smooth roll.
Spurs
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Spurs with Smooth Rowels
Verticle Rowel as thick as a $2 coin. Shank length maxiumum 30mm.
May be used for Dressage, Eventing, Dressage & Horse Ball
Spurs with Smooth or Blunt Daisy Rowels
(Horizontal or Vertical rowel as thick as a $2 coin). Shank length maximum
45mm. May be used for Sporting, Campdrafting,
Polocrosse and Horse Ball.
Swan Neck Spurs Maximum Shank length 45mm.
May be used for all disciplines except Cross Country & Mounted Games
Bumper Spurs May be used for Showjumping, Jumping
Equitation, Campdrafting, Sporting, Polocrosse & Horse Ball.
Spur Straps The Straps holding the spur in place must fit
the boot closely. Permitted straps may be leather, metal, synthetic or rubber.
Spurs
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