Riding Club Dressage -Rules re whip length?

[K27]

A silly question but does anyone know if dressage tests held under RC rules rather than BD rules allow you to have a whip of any length? I know that under BD rules you can have any length but am taking one of mine to a RC dressage and wasn't sure if the same applies?

I cant find the info anywhere! many thanks

 

[gummybear]

Have a look on the schedule - if it is run under BD rules (which RC normally is) you can have a whip of any length as long as it doesnt interfere with other riders.

 

[K27]

Many thanks Gummybear- thats exactly as I thought although havent been to an RC show for ages -however oddly enough I don't think that the dressage is not being held under BD rules even though I would imagine that most rc's aff to the BRC run under BD rules! very confusing, dont think I'll chance taking my super long whip then!

 

[gummybear]

Depends on how long "super long" is. Have a look on the britihs riding clubs website, see if there are any details about rules on there. If not, Im sure you could give someone at the BRC office a call and they could confirm for you.

 

[Zebedee]

If under BRC rules whips should not exceed 110cm.

 

[star]

RC adapted the BD rule when BD put a restriction on it. BD then scrapped the rule, but RC kept it, so you have to be under 110cm. Luckily I bought one to meet the new BD rule so I just have to remember to use that one for RC comps as my one I use at home is a bit longer.

 

[K27]

Thanks to everyone that replied for the info! much appreciated.