BD rules - seat savers allowed?

[HelenPolly]

Hi,

My question is as it says really, I haven't done a dressage test for about 2 years now due to injury etc., but last time I competed I remember being allowed to use my Heather Moffatt seat saver (always did dressage at the same yard).

I can't seem to find anything in the rule book about this now and am competing soon at a different yard, just wanted to check it was still allowed under BD rules before having to flaff about taking it off.

(can't ride without it now as it relieves my dodgy knee joints so nicely!)

Thx a lot

 

[KatB]

Nope, not allowed BD am afraid....

 

[HelenPolly]

Hmm, intriguing, could have sworn there was a rule change - unless they've changed it back again! That's why I thought I'd ask you guys as some comps at yards are more lenient on this stuff than others, maybe I've been riding at one of them.

Oh well, back to stiff knees!

Thx

 

[Alibear]

you know I thought they were to , the gel one yes but not the sheepskin ones and they had to be the same colour as the saddle.

Is the rule book not coming up on the BD website, it used to.

 

[HelenPolly]

No worries - brilliant, someone's just emailed me part of the dress rules and gel pads are permitted:

Thx a lot,
Helen


49. Saddles
Saddles must be worn and be of English or Continental style and must be brown, black, grey or navy. Stirrup leathers and irons are compulsory and must be attached to the saddle and used in the conventional way. Western style or brightly coloured saddles are not permitted It is permissible to ride side saddle. Saddle covers are not permitted except during riding-in. A gel pad seat saver is permitted, provided that it is unobtrusive and matches the colour of the saddle. Other types of seat saver including sheepskin/fur fabric are not
permitted unless written dispensation has been obtained from the British Dressage Office. Treeless saddles are permitted.

 

[Alibear]

yep you can here's the rule book part
http://www.britishdressage.co.uk/_documents/rules_EquipmentandDress.pdf

scroll down to section 49 gel filled same colour as saddle are OK anything else isn't.

 

[HelenPolly]

Thx a lot

 

[KatB]

Oops.... shows how long it is since i've competed BD.... must be old rule book i'm quoting...