whips and dressage tests

[Gorgeous George]

I have my first prelim test on Sunday

and I was wondering if I am allowed to carry a schooling whip - is there a max length allowed? I won't be beating George up I promise, but a little flick sometimes helps with his canter transition - oh boy I am getting nervous already!

 

[Breezesbenefactor]

Good luck

 

[becksten]

Yes you can, aslong as it doesnt exceed 75cm's (i think)

 

[Shannagolden]

maybe if you call it a carrot stick they'll allow it?

 

[LCobby]

http://www.britishdressage.co.uk/uploads/File/Rules%202008/BD_Rulebook%202008%202.pdf

Only restcition is that it must not be of a length to interfere with other horses or.riders.

 

[Laafet]

No maximum length, also useful to stop other riders getting in you way and trying to ruin your warm up!

 

[Partoow]

No i find an electric cattle prod up the riders a




no i find an electric cattle prod in their deriere helps discourage that one!!!
Nothing worse than in the warm up not thinking about where they are.. LOOK UP!!, or not knowing LEFT TO LEFT, or stopping on the outslde track to have a goss with 'Veronica' who they have'nt seen since ooo yesterday!!!!
Yes whips sre allowed but i would try if you can to start weaning off their use as you cant use them at championships!!! There is no max length any more .
Good luck and have fun.
Dont forget to breath!!!