what is allowed at A Dressage shows. White but with initials? Plain?
USEF rules DR121.1. Google-they delineate what is allowed in recognized shows.
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I’ve ridden in competition with black pads.
Says USEF:
Saddle pads are optional, but should be white or of conservative color. English-style stirrups, without attachments, or safety stirrups are compulsory. Safety stirrups must have closed branches of metal or other breakaway material. While in the competition ring and during awards ceremonies, a logo/monogram or name may appear on either or both sides of a saddle cloth in an area not exceeding 200 cm2 (26.632 sq. inches). Only the following logos or names are permitted: breed logos (for horses registered with that breed); a national flag (for citizens of that country); USEF or USDF names/logos. Professionals of any age may have a business or product name/logo of their official sponsor. Amateurs may not have a business or product name/logo unless they own the business. Competition award pads and stable name pads are permitted. No other advertisement or publicity is permitted on saddle cloths or horses.
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I use black or navy pads n tr ognized shows…no ads or monograms.
Also from USEF:
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HINT: To easily determine if the surface area fits the limit of 200 cm2, convert the dimensions of the logo to metric. (1"= 2.54 cm) BEFORE calculating the area. Example 1: logo measuring 4" x 6" converts to 10.16cm x 15.24 cm = 154.84 cm2 Example 2: logo measuring 5" x 6" converts to 12.70cm x 15.24 cm = 193.70 cm2 If square, a 200 cm2 logo would be 5.65" x 5.65". The perimeter of a logo of 200 cm2 would measure a bit over 22 inches (ie, 4 x 5.65 = 22.6). Both examples are appropriate size logo for each side of a saddle pad used in competition. Beware of obviously inappropriate logos-- e.g. smiley face, Hanoverian logo pad on a leopard appaloosa, etc [/QUOTE]
I would say that you could interpret this as only strictly allowing the logos mentioned in J-Lu’s post, and not allowing any other logos.
There is no reason you couldn’t do it for schooling pads, ball-caps, polo shirts, sheets, buckets, stall guards, tack boxes, camp chairs… have fun!
Ooh… a tricky question-- how about piping or grosgrain ribbon borders?
I have seen both, and my competition pads have always had piping.
Mine have piping to match
the
color of the beads in the browbands…usually on black or navy. Pads. I show grey horses
would this be legal?
https://get.google.com/albumarchive/103406099668134314917/album/AF1QipNX30wVkqKdhzziB8mOk7XoSbbTs5V_wwl7pzu9/AF1QipPSbPDN82_vGV7af8LGyisjy7v4V1u2c0P_6v3e
only if the logo represents your business or is an award pad for a club or show.
That’s pretty much what I thought. I don’t show anymore but I guess if I did I could print business cards with the claddagh and “Irish Draught Sport Horses”
I have and occasionally sell Irish horses
Personally, as an amateur rider, I wouldn’t put any logo (other than breed) on my show pads. Why get into a position where you need to explain/defend or whatever. And in this case, the emblem doesn’t look like a business logo - no business name.
