Affiliated tack

When competing Cross country the rider MUST wear

• Peaked Hat

• Skull Cap

• Body protector

• White Jodphurs

• Stop watch

Why do horses wear grease on their legs when doing cross country

• It looks professional

• Makes the boots stay in place

• Helps the horse slide over the fence

• Helps the horse stick to the fence

Why do we use a jump saddle?

• Lower pommel and cantle

• More room for your knee

• Flatter seat to allow movement

• plenty of padding

What does a Breastplate do

• can restrict the horses jump

• make the horse feel stronger

• stops the saddle from sliding back

• Holds the rider on

What types of Martingale are there

• Bib

• Standing

• Rotational

• Running

• Jogging

What level can you wear a double bridle at?

• Prelim and above

• Novice and above

• Elementary and above

• Medium and above

Whats the use of a stud girth?

• looks professional

• protects horses chest from the studs when jumping

• keeps the belly clean when competing

• weigh the horse down to make it work harder

How much is an expensive monoflap jump saddle

• £200+

• £1000+

• £500+

• £3000+

How many plaits should the horse have in its mane not including the forelock

• Odd

• Even

• as many as you want

• Does not matter as long as they are neat