i had a TD question a logo last year, even though i had had the same pad and showed in it for 2 years. My mare is a CANTER horse off the track and I have used the logo on her dressage pad. It is a 501C corporation, I am not sponsored in any way by them, and technically is is sort of a breed logo as well, since the CANTER horses are all Tb’s. I am not sure how to interpret the rule ( and neither was the TD). Any insights?
Your horse isn’t “registered” with CANTER, it’s registered with the Jockey Club I would imagine. That said, most TDs and judges are pretty blase about the whole logo thing.
DR121 Saddlery and Equipment 1. An English type saddle with flaps and stirrups is compulsory for all tests and classes other than FEI tests. Stirrups must have closed branches. An English type saddle may be constructed with or without a tree but cannot have a horn, swell, gallerie, or open gullet. Australian, Baroque, Endurance, McClellan, Spanish, Stock, or Western saddles are not permitted nor are modified versions of these saddles (exception: competitors with a current approved Federation Dispensation Certificate). A Dressage saddle which must be close to the horse and have long, near-vertical flaps and stirrups is compulsory for FEI tests. 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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