RCP2015#54b – Clarifies Nosebands and encourages gullet straps (see also #54a GR)

2015 RCS #
54
Summary
Clarifies nosebands and encourages gullet straps
Date Received
1June14
Proponent
Pleasure Driving Committee
Change Date
As soon as possible in 2014
Status
Open for comments – 1June14; BOD APPROVED 23Oct14
Activity
Initial Posting: 1June14

Current Wording – PD 207.3 Harness

b.         Bridles should fit snugly to prevent catching on the vehicle or other pieces of harness. A throatlatch and a noseband or cavesson are mandatory. Flash nosebands are strongly discouraged in pleasure driving classes.

Suggested Wording

b.         Bridles should fit snugly to prevent catching on the vehicle or other pieces of harness. A throatlatch and a full noseband or cavesson are mandatory. Flash nosebands are strongly discouraged in pleasure driving classes. The use of gullet straps is acceptable.

Reason for change

To clarify that nosebands must go completely around not just over the top of the nose and that the use of gullet straps is a good idea.

1 Response(s)

  1. Laurie Renda says :

    September 17, 2014

    I can’t find where I saw it but I believe there was a proposal that made it sound like a noseband would not be required. It had it in a description about the harness and no over check or side check??

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