New rules for 2020

Friday 03 January 2020

New rules for 2020

Please be aware that there are some significant changes to British Showjumping Rules for 2020. These include the type of whip that may be carried and spurs that can be worn, together with use of curb chains and a further extension of the Boot Rule.

 

A full copy of British Showjumping’s Rules can be viewed via : 

 

https://www.britishshowjumping.co.uk/_files/MH2020V1OV.pdf

 

There are also visual guides available as follows :

 

Whips and spurs :

 

https://www.britishshowjumping.co.uk/_files/whip%20&%20Spurs%20Ruling%20and%20Visual%20Guide,%20Jan%202020.pdf

 

Curb chains :

 

https://www.britishshowjumping.co.uk/_files/Visual%20Guide%20to%20Curb%20Chain%20Rule%20102.7a%20and%20102.8b%20FINAL.pdf

 

Boots :

 

https://www.britishshowjumping.co.uk/_files//Officials/Boot%20Rule/Boot%20Rule%20Updated%2018.10.2019.pdf

 

Please do not hesitate to contact the British Showjumping Office or Melanie Scott (Northern Development Officer on melanie.scott@britishshowjumping.co.uk) should you have any queries.

 
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