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Post by maxandizzy on Apr 22, 2013 19:54:35 GMT
I am thinking of entering my pony into the equitation under 12 at warrington horse show, it states that it should be snaffle bridles only, is a wilkie acceptable?
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Post by GinaGeo on Apr 22, 2013 20:12:46 GMT
Personally, I wouldn't class a Wilkie as a snaffle it's a gag/leverage bit.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2013 20:31:53 GMT
check the rule book of the relevant society that the show is affiliated to.
At most showing shows Wilkies are acceptable as a snaffle, but in competition/sports pony classes- dressage bit rules apply.
However- you might find that an equitation judge would prefer a "proper" snaffle and you may be marked down compared to the other riders in the class. Might be safer to use another bit.
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Post by hayleyupton115 on Apr 24, 2013 20:41:34 GMT
I would check the rules as I entered my daughter in an equitation class and they did not class a Wilkie as a snaffle if I was you I would take a snaffle with you just to be on the safe side
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Post by lulah on Apr 27, 2013 10:46:49 GMT
I agree with rista. I class them as a snaffle and most novice shows do but dressage doesnt. Would probs be safer to use an "actual" snaffle !
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Post by sarahp on Apr 27, 2013 11:49:21 GMT
A wilkie does not have a snaffle action, that's why it is not allowed for dressage, which is all about progressive and correct schooling. If showing societies choose to allow it in snaffle only classes that's up to them but still doesn't make it a snaffle.
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