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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Ownedbybear, post: 1729658, member: 29&quot;]BFF does dressage, she wears a helmet. The rules are very strict here now: </p><p><br /></p><ul> <li>Hats that are completely mirrored are not permitted.</li> <li>Top hats or uniform caps are permitted only for advanced to grand prix classes for riders aged 26 and over. This is for the warm up only directly prior to the competition (which may include riding from horsebox park/stable to warm up arena) and the competition test.</li> <li>If a hat comes off during a dressage test, it must be replaced immediately; the rider may dismount or the hat may be handed to them. The test will be restarted at the beginning of the movement during which it came off. There will be no penalty for error of course, but if the hat is not replaced the Judge is to eliminate the competitor.</li> <li>Organisers may require that riders under the age of 21 wear protective hats at all levels. This will be stipulated in the schedule. Organisers may also prescribe venue-specific rules that are stricter than stated here which will be clearly shown in their schedules.</li> <li>It is strongly recommended that members wear hats bearing the BSI kitemark in addition to the published safety standard.</li> <li>Harnesses must be correctly fastened at all times whilst mounted.</li> <li>Competitors are strongly recommended to check their hats regularly and to replace them if damaged, or following a fall.</li> <li>If a rider starts their test without wearing the correct headgear, the judge is to ring the bell and instruct the rider to dismount and leave the arena. At the discretion of the organiser and the judge, the rider may restart the test once properly attired. If a rider fails to comply with the instruction, the organiser is to eliminate the competitor from all classes on that day. This will also apply if, as a result of a spot-check, a rider’s hat is found not to comply with the required standard.</li> </ul><p>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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