Pelham - dressage legal?

[**Vanner**]

During a discussion on another forum a young lady suggested that a Pelham was allowed at intro level (and she had the rule book so how dare I contradict her!)

I don't believe this to be true, based on the tightness on the rules of BD as regards snaffle arrangements but know you can use a pelham in classical riding club tests.

Am I right? You can't use a pelham in any test, at any level, if riding under BD rules can you?

 

[ponydi]

In a word, no! There are/were what amount to "intro" classes at Pony Club which allowed any bit, though

 

[dafthoss]

If your competing at a pony club event and are under 10 then any thing goes. But apart from that, no.

 

[spacefaer]

No. Snaffles only up until elementary when you have the choice of a double bridle. There is no BD rule allowing pelhams at any level.

 

[SallyBatty]

The answer is no. See page 32 of the rule book for permitted bits:

http://www.britishdressage.co.uk/uploads/File/British Dressage Rule Book 2012 DOWNLOAD.pdf

 

[Tnavas]

Absolutely not allowed in dressage