Bit Rules!

[amwequine]

Does anyone know whether the old rule concerning bits (for the dressage phase) being of one metal only ie, not stainless steel with a brass roller, still exists? I went looking up EA and FEI rules and no mention of bits that are both SS and brass.

Who would be the best person to have a chinwag to about this, as I might be distributing some nice new bits and want to ensure they are all legal!

Cheers, Marcia

[vicki]

Marcia,
The rules no longer refer to 2 metals not being allowed.

But you should talk to the FEI Steward General for Eventing...Christine Wallis.

Chris will help you sort it out. [e-mail]

[amwequine]

Cheers, Vicki!! Thats perfect!! :-)

[Donna]

Just wondering whether you got anywhere with this as I have seen a few trotting around in the sweet iron with the copper inlay, my horse goes great in these but definitely don't want to risk elimination for illegal gear.

[vicki]

The bit can be made of 2 metals. The old rule about being the same metal deosn't apply any more.

But the type of bit must still be a legal bit.

[Donna]

Cheers Vicki