Morgan Prohibited Tack

MGN 5.0 Morgan Prohibited Tack

1. Tongue ties are not allowed in Western, Carriage, Dressage and must result in disqualification

2. Prohibited bits Sawtooth bits, twisted wire bits, metal bosals, mechanical hackamores (shanks), war bridles, bumper bits, wire tie-downs.

3. Prohibited nosebands Flash, figure-eight, or dropped nosebands unless specifically allowed, like a caveson.

4. Prohibited curb chains or straps wire, rawhide, twists, or anything harsh; must be smooth and flat.

5. Standard Snaffle bits permitted in ALL Western Classes, metal single jointed unwrapped mouthpiece 5/16” to ¾” diameter metal. Curb strap may be used with snaffle bits attached below the reins.

6. Hackamore specifically bosals are permitted in the Western division for horses 5 years old or younger. Hackamore bosals must be a rounded, flexible, non-metallic core (rawhide/leather), with no metal, glue, or plastic, except for smooth electrical tape.

7. Boots are only permitted in roadster, reining, hunter pleasure, trail, over fences