Nose nets in showing classes???????????

[TequilaMist]

This is for a friend .Are they allowed in working hunter classes?If not anyone know of an alternative that is allowed?
Thanks.

 

[FinkleyAlex]

I think they would be frowned upon in all showing classes, certainly at affiliated level, I'm sure you could try getting away with it at local level?

 

[custard]

I showed mine side saddle last year in good company at county shows and nobody said a dickie bird about his nose net!

I think if your friend just goes ahead and sees if anybody says anything then have a letter form the vet at the ready in her pocket just in case.

I'm sure nobody would actually bar her from the ring but if the judge is looking for an order for placings then they could argue that headshaking is an unsoundness.

I personally wouldn't put a nice horse down the line if it was wearing a net.

 

[TequilaMist]

Thanks for replies.
Hopefully she's read this (her computer won't let her log on only look) but will let her know.

 

[virtual]

They are generally frowned upon. If it's at all possible for the horse to not wear it just while s/he's in the ring, that would be preferable.

You'll get varying opinions depending on the judge though.