bit dictionary 2016

BIT
DICTIONARY
2016
The Pony Club Association of New South Wales – Bit Dictionary 2016
GENERAL GUIDELINES ON BITS
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The horse must have a bit in the mouth
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The bit should be checked for wear or rough surfaces, attention
being given to any central joint of a bit.
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The bit is not to be considered cruel or uncomfortable and must have
sufficient clearance each side of the horse’s mouth.
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Corrugated or ridged bits are not permitted.
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Bits must lie in the correct position in the horse’s mouth (refer
“Riding” p67)
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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.
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Tongue ties are not permitted.
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The reins must be attached to the bit or running through as in the case
of a gag bit.
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Curb chains should come in contact with the chin only when the
cheek pieces are at 45 degrees. Chains should have a cover.
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All bits with curb chains attached must have a rein on the top ring (at the
bit). Rounders or split reins may be used.
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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.
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Rubber cheekers if used must be entirely smooth on both sides.
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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.
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Bits not to be modified in any way
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Snaffle Bits - all disciplines
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”
Mullen Mouth Snaffle
Loose Ring Eggbutt
KK Training Bit
Baucher Bit or “Hanging” Snaffle
Offset Dee Snaffle
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Polocrosse
SP CD MG PX
Mounted Games
EQ SR
Camp drafting
SJ
Show riding
DR
Sporting
Loose Ring Snaffle
Jumping Equitation
French Link Snaffle
Show jumping
Dee Snaffle
Dressage
Eggbutt Snaffle
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Snaffle Bits – with discipline restriction
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
DR
SJ
EQ SR
SP
FM Snaffle – Should be used with FM
Keepers
CD MG
DR
Tom Thumb Snaffle
DR
SJ
EQ SR
SP
SJ
SR
SP
SJ
SR
SP
SP
CD MG
Half Spoon Snaffle – May be Mullen mouth
or jointed
CD MG
DR
SJ
Cherry Roller Snaffle
SJ
EQ SR
EQ SR
SP
CD MG
Looped Dee Bit
CD MG PX
SJ
SR
SJ
SR
Magenis Snaffle
SP
CD MG PX
Copper Roller Snaffle
CD MG PX
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SP
CD MG PX
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Snaffle Bits – with discipline restriction
Dr Bristol Snaffle
SJ
SR
SP
SJ
SP
CD MG PX
Waterford Snaffle
CD MG PX
SJ
Camp draft Bit
SP
SP
CD MG PX
Waterford Snaffle with Cheekbars
SJ
Pee Wee Bit
SJ
SR
CD MG PX
5
SR
SP
CD MG
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Curb Chain Bits
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
For Polocrosse, Rounders must be worn.
Weymouth Sets may be used for Show
riding.
CD MG PX
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
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Gag Bits
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
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Western Bits
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
Bridles
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, Showjumping and One Day Event competitions.
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Nosebands
Drop Noseband
Figure 8/Crossover/Grackle/Mexican
or High Ring Noseband
Drop Nosebands may be used for all
disciplines in Pony Club
Figure 8 Nosebands may be used for all
disciplines in Pony Club
Cavesson Noseband
Kineton
Noseband
Cavesson Nosebands may be used for all
disciplines in Pony Club
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
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Martingale and Breastplates
Running Martingale
Rein 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
Martingale Stoppers
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
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Spurs
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
Dummy Spurs with No Shank
Maximum length 30mm. May be used for
all disciplines other than Mounted Games
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.
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Spurs
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
Bumper Spurs
Maximum Shank length 45mm.
May be used for all disciplines except Cross
Country & Mounted Games
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.
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