Horseball

[Rosie'smum]

I've just started training for horseball. My mate gets a bit out of control as over excited about it all. She was in a hanging cheek myler but have just changed to a Pelham with 2 reins for schooling as she is so much better in it and no fights.

My question is: is it alright to use my Pelham with roundings for horseball?

 

[Chinchilla]

Personally I am not familiar with horseball but I had a look online for you and it says on the british horseball site (https://www.britishhorseball.co.uk/) within their sport rules document (https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/2db1f1_2f916aae809647d48db101f403b56bf8.pdf)
the following about tack (bold = specifically about bits):

subject to the prohibition of Fulmer bits, there is no restriction on the choice of bit
providing that it is of a type acceptable to the FIHB. Bit less bridles are acceptable
provided that they are correctly fitted and correctly used. The referee can insist that any
bit that has injured a horse shall be removed and replaced;
• standing martingales (either rigid or elastic) are compulsory for all competitions;
• protection on all four legs (bandages or boots) is compulsory;
• the use of overreach boots is compulsory. If any over-reach boot or boots is lost the
referee can send the player off. No substitution can take place until there is a break in
play;
• there is no restriction on the choice of saddle except “Camarguaise”, western style and
racing saddle;
• the use of pick up strap is compulsory for all players in all categories; pick up straps
should run through the loop on the martingale under the horse’s belly, i.e., they should
not hang unrestricted;
• blinkers are not permitted;
• studs (either fixed or removable) are permitted only on grass and after agreement with
the supervisor;
• all tack used must be safe, be in good condition, and be correctly fitting and correctly
fastened. If any article of tack breaks it must be replaced immediately: no substitution
can take place until there is a break in play.

I hope this helps, from what it says above I don't see why a pelham with roundings would not be allowed. I hope this helps! Always looked it looked like a slightly bonkers, but awesome, sport!

 

[Wimbles]

You would be fine with a Pelham and roundings