Tack and Turnout for ISRT Classes

Horse

• • Manes are plaited, tails pulled.

  • Heels trimmed.

  • Double bridle or pelham in open classes, snaffle in novice classes. If a rugby pelham is used, a sliphead for the snaffle ring finishes the picture nicely.

  • Brown tack is preferred.

  • Coloured browband.

  • Numnahs should ideally not be worn, but discreet and matching the saddle if they are.

  • A straight cut saddle will show off the horse's shoulders and movement, and so is better than a GP. Use a leather girth, or white is acceptable if the horse is grey.

  • Quartermarkers are correct.

Rider

• • Shirt and tie.

  • Cream, beige or yellow jodhpurs or breeches (not white), long boots.

  • Bowler hat for men, bowler or hunting cap for women. Shows have their own regulations about safety hats, so check before entering. While hunting caps and beaglers are traditional, you should always think of your safety and not be put off wearing a safety hat if you want to - these are conventions, not hard and fast rules, and you should make your own decisions about your safety when riding.

  • Tweed jacket for men, blue for women. Look at different colour tweed jackets here.

  • Spurs are compulsory for adults, but dummy spurs are fine.

  • Leather or string gloves. Any colour, but subtle. Normally black, brown or beige.

  • Plain leather or malacca cane to be carried.