BD Rule question!! Is this legal?

[wednesdayadams]

Hi guys, I Went to a BD show last weekend only a prelim Novice but saw someones trainer warming up for her. Owner/rider then got on and did the rest of the warmup and then the test. Granted the horse looked like a handful and was much more submissive after trainer had done 10mins owner then got on and completed the rest of the warm up and the test, she did not go in HC. She done well I think she came 4th or 3rd inthe Novice.

I was wondering if this was "legal" I dont have my BD rulebook on me (at work) and cant find it online, does anybody know off the the top of your head? Something i may try in the future if legal! lol x

 

[Perfect_Pirouette]

I have seen this done too so would also be interested to know. I fail to see how it is really though as if you're not allowed training aids like draw reins etc in the warm up how's it fair to have someone else warm the horse up?!

 

[Gamebird]

It was made illegal this year. You can have a groom etc. warm up for you but only in walk and on a long rein.

 

[wednesdayadams]

Thanks guys, so i guess if its done they should go in HC? Anyone know where i can find the actual rules/wording? x

 

[wednesdayadams]

Now i am even more confused it says nothing about this not being allowed in the rules? or in rule 72 the riding in section i have checked but too long to paste????? only in In Summer, Winter, Music Regionals, Area Festival Finals and Championships this rule is enforced so what she was doing was in fact ok x

58.Warming up
While exercising any horse, whether competing or not, at an affiliated dressage competition it is permissible
to use only the saddlery allowed for affiliated dressage competitions, i.e. a suitable saddle and either a
double bridle or snaffle with a cavesson, dropped or flash noseband for the duration of the competition.
Horses competing in Novice and Preliminary classes may only warm up in snaffles.
Introductory/Preliminary – Novice Snaffle
Elementary – Advanced Snaffle/Double bridle
Boots, bandages, neck straps and whips are permitted when warming up at any level.
The rider must wear headgear as per Rule 43. Riders who are visually impaired may wear white
armbands whilst warming up so that other competitors know to give them enough space.
Lungeing – the lunge rein must be attached to the bit or cavesson and two reins are permissible. Side
reins may be used, but not running or balancing reins etc. The rider may be mounted while the horse
is being lunged and may hold the reins. Permission to lunge must be obtained from the organiser who
may designate a specific area.
Warming up in anything other than the permitted saddlery (unless specified above) will entail the
elimination of both horse and owner/rider from all classes on the day, and a fine of £25. Anyone seeing
this rule being breached, should immediately report the occurrence to the Organiser or Secretary, who
will be empowered to enforce the elimination.
In Summer, Winter, Music Regionals, Area Festival Finals and Championships, no-one other than the
competitor may school the horse from the saddle for the duration of the entire show, except for para
classes for Grade I & II riders. Exercise by means of walk on a long relaxed rein may be given by
another rider under supervision of the steward (who should be notified).
If a warm up arena is becoming over crowded those not competing on that day may be asked to
leave the arena.
N.B. If, at any time during a competition run under British Dressage Rules, a horse is seen to be behaving
in a dangerous manner which could threaten the safety of other competitors or spectators,
a Steward, Organiser or Regional Development Officer is authorised to request the removal of this horse
from the area. Stallions may be identified by the rider wearing a yellow cross band whilst working in.
For details regarding Riding In, see Rule 72.

 

[eva]

this doesn't actually say someone else can't warm up your horse in ordinary affiliated competitions. this just forbids it in Championships and regionals.

 

[burtie]

Perfectly legal unless at area's/championships etc.

 

[wednesdayadams]

this doesn't actually say someone else can't warm up your horse in ordinary affiliated competitions. this just forbids it in Championships and regionals.

Thanks eva and burtie, thats the conclusion I came to! x

 

[Orangehorse]

At Pony Club no-one else can ride can they? It is a bit strange that it is OK for ordinary dressage competitions.

 

[Gamebird]

There was definitely an announcement in the BD magazine towards the start of the year that it was one of the new rule changes and it is now illegal. Perhaps try posting on the BD forum?