I know this is a “HUS” type question instead of Hunter question, but this is the best place I can think of to post my questions, so please forgive me 
Local open show - not rated with anyone - class specifications indicate the following tack/attire specs:
In all English/hunter classes, a traditional English style forward seat, close contact, or dressage saddle is acceptable. Flat saddle seat type saddles are prohibited. Bridles must have a bit – no hunter hackamores, etc. allowed. A traditional snaffle bridle with an O-ring, D-ring, kimberwicke, or eggbut bit is acceptable. Pelham or full bridles are allowed. Martingales and tie-downs are prohibited. Flash or drop nosebands, including Micklem bridles, standing and running martingales are prohibited in flat classes but are permissible in jumping classes. Bits of unconventional type are to be penalized at the judge’s discretion.
I would like to ride her in my close contact saddle to be more traditional with the class. However, it is killing my left knee (crashed our snow sled in January having too much fun, torn meniscus, ACL, and MCL). So, that being said, I may suffer through it, OR I may just use my dressage saddle since it’s technically allowed and doesn’t hurt my knee.
My question: what color dressage pad should I use? White? Should it be fitted or square? What about a black pad? Help!
ETA: I changed the title of my post so it would hopefully attract more viewers instead of my “it’s me again…lifetime western rider lol” title would :lol:
