The Guide to Paso Fino Tack - Paso Fino Horse Association

The Guide
to
Paso Fino
Tack
TG 1
BITS
All mouthpieces must be smooth or latex wrapped. The
mouthpiece will consist of a metal bar 5/16” to 3/4” in
diameter, as measured 1” in from the shank. Nothing may
protrude below the mouthpiece such as extensions, prong, or
rivets designed to intimidate the horse.
LEGAL
Port measures under 3.5 inches
LEGAL
TG 2
LEGAL
LEGAL
TG 3
LEGAL
Shank is less than 6 “
measured to the middle of
fixed ring
LEGAL
Shank less than 6” measured to the
loose ring
TG 4
LEGAL
LEGAL
TG 5
LEGAL
In Schooling classes
ILLEGAL
TG 6
ILLEGAL
Purchase is higher than 3”
ILLEGAL
Shank longer than 6”
TG 7
ILLEGAL
Purchase more than 3”, Shank more than
6” long
ILLEGAL
Port protrudes below mouthpiece
TG 8
ILLEGAL
Port protrudes below mouthpiece
Purchase more than 3”
ILLEGAL
Port higher than 3.5”
TG 9
ILLEGAL
Movement of mouthpiece has gag
effect
TG 10
ILLEGAL
Mouthpiece not smooth and too
narrow
ILLEGAL
Gag bit and mouthpiece not smooth
TG 11
ILLEGAL
Mouthpiece must be smooth
ILLEGAL
Mouthpiece does not meet the
measurement requirements for
diameter 3/4 “
TG 12
ILLEGAL
Second mouthpiece is too narrow
ILLEGAL
Second mouthpiece is too narrow
TG 13
ILLEGAL
Mouthpiece not smooth and too
narrow and a gag bit
ILLEGAL
Mouthpiece not smooth and too
narrow
TG 14
ILLEGAL
Mouthpiece less than 5/16”
ILLEGAL
Mouthpiece greater than 3/4”
TG 15
ILLEGAL
Double mouthpiece thicker than 3/4”
diameter
ILLEGAL
Gag mouthpiece
TG 16
ILLEGAL
Inhumane not smooth
ILLEGAL
Prongs below mouthpiece
TG 17
ILLEGAL
Double mouthpiece greater than 3/4”
in diameter
ILLEGAL
Prongs insert into mouth-inhumane
TG 18
ILLEGAL
Due to circular ring attached to
shanks and curb chain hooks
TG 19
CURB CHAINS
Curb chains and leather straps may be used but must
be flat and at least 1/2 inch width and lie flat against
the jaws of the horse. Any soft cover and/or wrap may
be used on curb chain. No wire, rawhide, metal can be
used in conjunction with, or as part of, the leather chin
strap or curb chains.
Lip chain link is legal
LEGAL
Curb chain
C
LEGAL
Curb chain with leather straps
LEGAL
Leather curb strap
ILLEGAL
Too narrow
ILLEGAL
Too narrow
TG 20
ILLEGAL
Both curb chains do not lay flat
TG 21
ILLEGAL
Does not lay flat
ILLEGAL
Serrated edge too severe even if
wrapped
TG 22
BOSALS
Except for Schooling classes in Classic Fino, Performance
and Pleasure divisions, no metal is allowed in, under, over or
attached to the cavesson or nosepiece, except for necessary
buckles. .(See Chapter Two, Section VII., Metal on Nosepiece.)
In Pleasure Division, a headriser made of plain leather or
otherwise capable of being shaped or bent by hand pressure
is permitted. In any case, metal is not permitted in, under,
over or attached to the cavesson, nosepiece or headriser,
except for necessary buckles (See Chapter Three, Section V., C.
Appointments.)
LEGAL
In all Schooling classes and Pleasure
Division
LEGAL
In Schooling classes only, not
Pleasure Division due to metal inside
TG 23
LEGAL
In all Schooling classes and Pleasure
Division
LEGAL
In all Schooling classes - not legal in
Pleasure Division due to metal inside
leather
TG 24
LEGAL
Rawhide- legal in Schooling classes
only
TG 25
ILLEGAL
Metal bumps
ILLEGAL
Bumps not permissible
TG 26
ILLEGAL
Hinged metal too severe even if
wrapped
ILLEGAL
Hinged metal too severe even if
wrapped
TG 27
ILLEGAL
Metal bumps not permissible
ILLEGAL
Metal bump not permissible
ILLEGAL
Metal bumps not permissible
TG 28
ILLEGAL
Balls not permissible
ILLEGAL
Too severe
ILLEGAL
TG 29
ILLEGAL
Hinged too severe
ILLEGAL
Hinged too severe
TG 30
ILLEGAL
Knots not permissible
ILLEGAL
Hinged and metal balls not
permissible
TG 31
BARBADAS AND ALZADORS
Except for Schooling classes metal is not allowed in,
under, over or attached to the cavesson nosepiece except for
necessary buckles. (Chapter Two. Section VII., A. Metal on
Nosepiece.)
In Pleasure Division a headriser made of plain leather or
otherwise capable of being shaped or bent by hand pressure
is permitted. In any case metal is not permitted in, under, over,
or attached to the cavesson, nosepiece or headriser, except
b kl
LEGAL
In Schooling and Pleasure Division
LEGAL
In Schooling and Pleasure Division
TG 32
LEGAL
Rawhide-Legal in Schooling but not
Pleasure Division
LEGAL
In Schooling -Legal in Pleasure
Division if bendable
TG 33
LEGAL
In Schooling-Legal in Pleasure if
bendable
LEGAL
In Schooling only- not bendable
TG 34
LEGAL
In Schooling but not Pleasure
Division- not bendable by hand
ILLEGAL
Bump not permissible
TG 35
ILLEGAL
Bumps not permissible
ILLEGAL
Bumps not permissible
TG 36
ILLEGAL
Knots not permissible
ILLEGAL
Knots not permissible
TG 37
ILLEGAL
Illegal even if wrapped too severe
ILLEGAL
Illegal even if wrapped too severe
TG 38
ILLEGAL
ILLEGAL
TG 39
ILLEGAL
Hinged and serrated
ILLEGAL
Illegal even if wrapped--too severe
TG 40
REINS
LEGAL
In all classes with English Tack
except Equitation and Horsemanship
LEGAL
In all classes with English Tack
except Equitation and Horsemanship
TG 41
LEGAL
In all classes requiring English Tack.
Required in Equitation and
Horsemanship
LEGAL
In Schooling and Pleasure Division
only
TG 42
LEGAL
Rawhide-In Schooling only
Pisador
Rawhide
BridleLegal in
Schooling
classes
only
Browband
Bosal
Alzador or Barbada
TG 43
BRIDLES
LEGAL
In all classes with English Tack
Colombian Bridles with Pisadors
TG 44
LEGAL
Rawhide- Legal in Schooling only
English Bridle -legal where
English Tack is used
TG 45
Western Bridle with Bosal
and Mecate Rein legal for
Schooling horses with
Western Tack
ILLEGAL
Flash Noseband & must have a
browband & throatlatch
TG 46
ILLEGAL
Appliqué browband
must be stitched
LEGAL
Browband is stitched
TG 47
SADDLES
Dressage saddle-Legal in
all classes requiring English
Tack
Legal in Pleasure and
Western Pleasure with
Western Tack and Attire
TG 48
Legal in Pleasure Division
Galapagos- Legal as shown
for Pleasure Division. Legal in
Performance and Fino with
English Type stirrups and
Leathers shown below
TG 49
Sidesaddle legal in Pleasure
Division and Costume
Forward seat
Legal only where a jump is required
TG 50
SPURS
LEGAL
English blunt spur
LEGAL
With Western Tack
TG 51
ILLEGAL
Sharp rowels
ILLEGAL
Sharp rowels
TG 52
English Breastcollar
Legal where English Tack is used
Western Breastcollar
Legal with Western Tack
TG 53
Helmet must have ASTM/SEI label
Legal in any class
TG 54
CROPS
LEGAL
Measured from end of handle
to end of lash. Must not
exceed 30”
TG 55
SHOES
LEGAL
Flat shoe
LEGAL
Flat shoe with drawn toe clip
TG 56
ILLEGAL
Half Round
ILLEGAL
Not flat
TG 57
ILLEGAL
Wedge shoe
ILLEGAL
Trailer
TG 58
ILLEGAL
Rolled toe
ILLEGAL
Squared Toe
TG 59
ILLEGAL
Rocker Toe
ILLEGAL
Pastern Weights-Artificial Devices
Not allowed on the show grounds
TG 60