Children & hackamores.

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As the title really. The 13 year old girl who lives just down the road from us told me that she was going to start competing her pony in a hackamore as they couldn't find a bit he would accept. She is a good rider but I have a feeling that I read somewhere that juniors weren't allowed to use hackamores - was I dreaming? I didn't want to pass comment until I was sure of my facts.
 
Juniors aren't allowed to compete BSJA in hackamores - most local shows are run under BSJA rules (even though the organisers might not know all of the rules!)

However - my trainer has been asked to assess a child on a pony that wanted to compete BSJA in a hackamore - she did an assesment at her yard & another one in competition - I think the child had to ride in a simple snaffle & in a hackamore so my trainer could see the difference - I didn't get around to asking the outcome but it does prove that it is a possibility to get around this rule!

What level is this girl wanting to compete at & in which discipline?
 
She show jumps at local riding club level. She is also in pony club so they might pick it up. The family don't have much horse experience (move to the country, get ponies type) but do ask for advice, but sometimes I think they ask too many people and pick the answer they want to hear. The children have regular lessons with instructor but not sure what her qualifications are. The younger child rides our 13hh pony, but from our yard as I don't think they have experience to manage her at home. Will try and speak to their Mum about hackamore, but wanted to be sure of my facts. Thanks.
 
got a feeling that the pc allow hackamores...
bsja dont though not allowed combination bits either.
 
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That is odd ref BSJA, did anyone note the interesting combinate of bits used by Ben Maher in the Derby?

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It's just juniors that can't use hackamores or combinations - seniors can use pretty much anything they like
 
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