Spur Rule - with effect from 01st October 2014
With effect from the 1st of October 2014, the Spur Rule (Rule 101.9) has changed to the following (changes are in bold): -
Rule 101.9 - Spurs
- Spurs of excessively severe design are not to be worn. Such designs include spurs with necks in excess of 3cms long, spurs with necks set on the inside of the heel, spurs with rowel diameters in excess of 1cm, spurs with roughened or cutting edges, serrated spurs, with or without necks.
- Spurs are only to be worn in the traditionally correct manner, with the curve of the neck of the spur directed downwards.
- The misuse of spurs is an offence under Rule 82.4, but riders must also take care that the manner in which they use their spurs does not offend the public contrary to Rule 82.1.
- In pony competitions, only blunt spurs or with roller balls on the end may be worn. The overall length is not to exceed 2.5cms measured from the back of the riders boot. Pointed, sharp and rowelled spurs are forbidden in these competitions.
- Metal spurs with a plastic ball on the end are allowed.