Figure L11
Dress and Turnout
What the Rules Require — Dress and Turnout
Two rulebooks, two columns. A requirement belongs to the governing body in whose column it stands, and to no other. Nothing here is merged.
What the WAWE international rules require of dress and turnout
| Requirement | What the rule states |
|---|
| Dress |
Every competitor rides in the National Working Equitation costume of their own country. |
| Notification |
Each member nation sends WAWE a written description of its dress and tack one month before the event. A nation that does not is marked down on presentation. |
| Helmets |
Mandatory for Juniors and Young Riders in all tests, in warm-up and at the veterinary inspection. Recommended for Seniors. |
What the Portuguese APSL national rules require of dress and turnout
| Requirement | What the rule states |
|---|
| Dress |
The Portuguese Riding Costume, required of every competitor. No garment belonging to another kind of attire is allowed. |
| Attire and tack |
Portuguese Equitation attire, with Portuguese-style tack. |
| Spurs |
Mandatory. |
| Head protection |
The toque is required for riders under eighteen. |
| At the entry level |
The full Portuguese Riding Costume is not required in the Preliminary category. |
Protective equipment · stated without a jurisdiction
No rider is ever marked down for wearing protective equipment.
Turnout · checked before and after every test
The Paddock Officer checks attire and tack before and after every test. Protective boots or bandages are allowed in Ease of Handling, Speed and Cattle; overreach boots in Speed and Cattle. Fly hats may be permitted in outdoor competitions at the President of the Jury's discretion, and must be removed after the test so that the bits, spurs and ears can be checked.
Fig. L11 · What the Rules Require — Dress and Turnout