New Whip and Spurs ruling, effective 1st January 2020

Thursday 19 September 2019

New Whip and Spurs ruling, effective 1st January 2020

British Showjumping will be introducing a new rule that affects the use of Whip and Spurs for all members effective from the 1st January.

This rule change is the result of discussions by the Officials working groups and the National Sport Committee who have also looked at the rules in place across Equestrian sport and racing.

In respect of the change Iain Graham, Chief Executive for British Showjumping, commented “As a national governing body of equestrian sport one of our primary objectives is to ensure equine welfare is always paramount and we see the introduction of this rule as a positive way of meeting this”.

A visual guide for acceptable whips and spurs can be found here.

 
Recent News Headlines
Ryan Page and BP Ko Jax Fly to Victory in South View's Winter Grand Prix Ryan Page and BP Ko Jax Fly to Victory in South View's Winter Grand Prix
17/02/2026
Tim Gredley and Joe Stockdale conquer a difficult course to claim 5* Grand Prix podium places in Abu Dhabi Tim Gredley and Joe Stockdale conquer a difficult course to claim 5* Grand Prix podium places in Abu Dhabi
16/02/2026
Phone System Update Monday 16th February 2026 Phone System Update Monday 16th February 2026
16/02/2026
Great Britain’s Team Audevard take seventh place in a hard-fought Longines League of Nations in Abu Dhabi Great Britain’s Team Audevard take seventh place in a hard-fought Longines League of Nations in Abu Dhabi
14/02/2026
Riders Shine at South View Equestrian Centre's Small Pony Premier Riders Shine at South View Equestrian Centre's Small Pony Premier
10/02/2026
view news archive »