USPC Required Equipment for Rallies

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Individual Equipment

Requirements:

• One set per competitor
• Labeled with competitor's name or number

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Saddle rack: Each competitor must have their own place to store their saddle.

Saddle rack rules: Up to two saddles for one competitor may be stored on one rack with a clean, dry saddle pad between them to prevent damage to leather. (2007 Horse Management Rulebook, Rule 14d Amplification)

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Bridle Rack: Each bridle should be hung on a holder or hook.

• Good tip: Flat round cat food or tuna fish cans screwed to a 1x6 board make a great bridle rack.

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Boot Trees (legs and toes): Required for every team member who is wearing tall leather boots. Leather boots are an investment that can last years if cared for correctly and boot trees and toes help them maintain their shape and prolong their life. Rubber tall boots that stand up on their own don't need boot trees.

• Should be: stiff enough to help boots stand up and maintain shape.
• Shouldn't be: crumpled paper or material
• Good tip: Plastic shoe trees, available at drug stores, make very good toes. Boot trees can be made of rolled and taped newspaper, cardboard, or even an empty drink bottle in a pinch. Toe stuffing can come in the form of rolled socks (preferably clean ones), rolled and taped paper, or an HM favorite, kitty litter in a nylon stocking (hey, it absorbs odors!).

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written by Mary Waldman, DelMarVa Region, 2009