Micklem Bridle/Bit Clips: British Eventing

[k_sandy93]

Hi there users,

I was wondering if anyone could clear up on the use of bit clips on the Micklem Bridle as regards with British Eventing.

In the rule book it states:" Snaffle/Micklem Multi-Bridle with permitted Bit and without Bit Clips."

This seems pretty evident, so I have always used mine without bit clips for one horse in BE. But I have heard rumours that you are allowed to use the bit clips for the Showjumping and Cross Country and people have done?

NOTE: For those who don't know, the bit clips are simply a little clip that attaches the bit to the nosepiece, so only a certain amount of pressure is applied to the mouth, before it is then applied onto the nose. So almost like Kineton noseband which is allowed with BE.

Here is a video if you do not understand or would like to learn more- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqAO79Yp7tA&feature=youtube_gdata_player

 

[Scarlett]

As far as I am aware the bit clips are illegal for the dressage phase only, thus you can use them sj and xc. The rules for bits/bridles in the dressage are obv much stricter than for the xc jumping so I've always assumed that's corect.

 

[k_sandy93]

As far as I am aware the bit clips are illegal for the dressage phase only, thus you can use them sj and xc. The rules for bits/bridles in the dressage are obv much stricter than for the xc jumping so I've always assumed that's corect.

Thanks, do you know if it's written in the rules? I was always confused (if that is correct) as to why they wouldn't allow that but allow Kineaton nosebands etc!

 

[Lexi_]

Have you asked for clarification on the BE forum? They're usually really good about responding to rules based questions on there