Dressage Warm Up Rules

[Sophie Noller]

Hey everyone,
If anyone could answer my question they would be a HUGE help to me.
My horse dosn't round up or flex unless I have been working him for HOURS - with the exception that I use draw reins for twenty minutes or so before I start doing anything else. I was wondering if we are allowed to use draw reins in warm up before a dressage test at an event - I know you arn't allowed to use them in the actual test, but if you could answer my question you'd be helping me alot.
Cheers,
Sophie

[Simone]

I am under the impression that you cannot use them at all in the warm up as well but I dont really know could be wrong

[.:~*DaN*~:.]

woah, it's amazing how harsh the eventing rules are, i suppose im use to hacky rules but we could warm up with draw reins etc, theres no td's (thats probably a bad thing however) but i think ill be reading up big time before i consider competing, sorry to interrupt you post but im still learning

[sarah]

Prohibited uner penalty of elimination:
-martingales
-any kind of gadget (such as bearing, side,
running/balancing reins etc)
-earmuffs or earplugs
-any kind of boot or bandages
-bit guards
-fly guards (only permitted in exceptional
circumstances)
-nose covers
-seat covers
-anyform of blinkers including ear muffs and hoods



This is from the eventing rules for the dsg section - well i was 99.99999% positive that u cud use bandages and boots in the warmup....yet it is under the same section of 'prohibited under penalty of elimination' as is the draw reins??

[vicki]

The rules above relate to the actual test.
For warm- up rules see rule 25- Saddlery- Exercise areas.

You can not warm up with draw reins, the only time you can use any type side/running rein is while lungeing.

You can warm-up in a running martingale (rings).

Boots are okay for warm up.

[Sami Shoaib]

I am under the impression that you cant even lunge in a draw rein type of thing. Side reins are OK to lunge in but Vienna/Triangle reins are prohibited in straight dressage for lungeing.

Draw reins are illegal for warming up. How about trying a double bridle in the warmup or something if you need encouragement to keep him down.

[Courtney]

i don't think your allowed to warm up in a double bridle unless your competing in it which your not allowed to do till 2**, however, if the horse is that difficult it is legal to lunge it in side reins, at home i would try lunging it in side reins and then ride it without draw reins (should still work) and do lots and lots of shoulder-in just keep asking. goodluck!