Competing with no noseband or browband

[MagicMelon]

Is this allowed? Just a bridle stripped down to the headpiece and bit (and reins of course) for BS and RC mainly?

I know BS have been making lots of changes lately but I cant find info on if you HAVE to use these.

 

[FieldOrnaments]

RC noseband of some sort is compulsory.

BS no noseband is fine but unsure on browband; it's not mentioned in the official equipment document at all

 

[maya2008]

Curious…
I get no noseband (although sadly mandatory for dressage). No browband though? It’s just there to stop the headpiece sliding backwards. You can have an oversized one. I guess perhaps your plaits would keep everything in place?

 

[pistolpete]

I made a browband out of a black t shirt. My little highland had a huge forehead so I plaited some t shirt material. It worked quite well.

 

[rara007]

There’s a FEI jumping horse without a browband. Can’t remember its name right now….

 

[Surbie]

Max Kühner competes without a browband, so does Henrik von Eckermann, though obviously neither are British

Then there is this: https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/fea...anyway-meet-the-bridleless-leather-bit-498319

 

[spider]

Nose bands are now not compulsory for Riding Club competitions.

 

[Milliechaz]

I ride one of mine without a noseband or browband. I've never had an issue at all.