FEI level: French Links Illegal In Dressage

[RainWeasley]

@Janet

No contradiction.

“Smooth and rounded” means “no sharp edges”. A flat plate (whether rectangular or figure 8 shaped) with chamfered (rounded) edges IS “smooth and round”. And every French link or Dr Bristol I have seen has smooth edges.

But if you do not believe me, call the USEF for clarification. At least, that could get them to clarify the wording.

It COULD be interpreted, though, to mean “no flat edges anywhere”, which would mean a flat plate isn’t allowed. Smooth and rounded could mean something fully rounded, like a lozenge, a round circumference. Which is where the confusion comes in, I think.

[beowulf]

@Janet

No contradiction.

“Smooth and rounded” means “no sharp edges”. A flat plate (whether rectangular or figure 8 shaped) with chamfered (rounded) edges IS “smooth and round”. And every French link or Dr Bristol I have seen has smooth edges.

But if you do not believe me, call the USEF for clarification. At least, that could get them to clarify the wording.

I believe you, but I think the USEF can write things better. Or should. :lol:

[add_leg]

@RainWeasley

It COULD be interpreted, though, to mean “no flat edges anywhere”, which would mean a flat plate isn’t allowed. Smooth and rounded could mean something fully rounded, like a lozenge, a round circumference. Which is where the confusion comes in, I think.

I really wish we had the exploding head emoji here.

[RainWeasley]

@add leg

I really wish we had the exploding head emoji here.

I mean, that was honestly what I thought it meant first time I saw it.

[tbchick84]

@back_in_the_saddle

I’m trying to get a definitive answer on this, too. I have a young horse I want to bring out in BN this spring, and he goes in a french link dee in all three phases.

Did this ever get answered? I have a schooling show tomorrow and need to know if I need to change bits last minute.

[skipollo]

@tbchick84

Did this ever get answered? I have a schooling show tomorrow and need to know if I need to change bits last minute.

This applies to FEI events, so a French link should be fine for a schooling event.

[tbchick84]

@skipollo

This applies to FEI events, so a French link should be fine for a schooling event.

thank you

[Equibrit]

Just for information;

DR BRISTOL