Sheepskin cheek piece sleeves - Are they allowed for DI/BD?

[CastleMouse]

I know that they're permitted for SJAI and Eventing Ireland events (for the showjumping and cross-country phases), but are they permitted for Dressage Ireland/BD?
Like these -

 

[Ferdinase514]

I am *pretty* sure not for BD

 

[alicedove]

I thought the sheepskin noseband would be a really good idea to keep horse's head down too!

Not sure if itwould even be mentioned in BD rules? Or if it were me, I would go along and ask on the day ready, with them to put on.

 

[CastleMouse]

I don't think that they are allowed, just wanted to double check as the DI rulebook doesn't state anything about them

 

[harleyandjasmine]

im going to sound really stupid now but what are they for ?

 

[CastleMouse]

They're a bit like "subtle" blinkers...

 

[Irishcobs]

I'm sure I read that BD don't allow you to warm up in blinkers, not sure about sheep skin though.

 

[SaraG]

No, they are not allowed, and precisely because they can act as blinkers.

 

[CastleMouse]

Thanks Troi