What bits are allowed in eventing?

Wavy bits, barrel jointed bits, bits with center roller pieces, hanging cheeks, tilted mouth pieces, Weymouths and double jointed bits are all allowed in all three tests.

What bits are illegal in dressage?

Twisted and wire bits are prohibited. A mouthpiece with more than one rolling part is prohibited. Bits may be made with a rubber or plastic covering, but the bit may not be modified by adding latex or other material.

Are leather bits legal in eventing?

A snaffle bit made of metal, leather, rubber or plastic material is permitted for all tests.

Are copper bits legal for dressage?

Well-Known Member. Both bits should be ok as long as they are the right shape, BD allows a mix of metals now and sweet iron bits are def allowed so copper should be too.

What is a Bradoon bit?

A bradoon bit is a small ringed snaffle bit that fits in the top bit position of a double bridle, sitting above a Weymouth bit on an English dressage bridle or Saddleseat bridle. Unlike the regular snaffle, the bradoon bit has a smaller cheek ring, allowing it to fit above the Weymouth bit on a double bridle.

Are Myler bits eventing legal?

This Myler loose ring bit is legal for USEF dressage, FEI dressage and USEA eventing dressage.

Can I use a full cheek snaffle in dressage?

Full cheek snaffle bits are popular in both English and Western riding. They are allowed and legal for most horse sports including the AQHA and USDF dressage competition (the latter being one of the most bit-restrictive horse show organizations).

Are Myler bits Eventing dressage legal?

What is the difference between a snaffle and a Bradoon?

is that bradoon is a type of snaffle bit, with small rings, usually used on a double bridle in conjunction with a curb bit while snaffle is a broad-mouthed, loose-ringed bit (metal in a horse’s mouth) it brings pressure to bear on the tongue and bars and corners of the mouth often used as a training bit.