For Training, First and Second Level tests and FEI Pony tests, a plain snaffle bridle is required with either a regular cavesson, a dropped noseband, a flash noseband (a combination of a cavesson noseband and a dropped noseband attachment) or a crossed noseband. For FEI Pony Tests, a crescent noseband is also permitted at these levels. Except for the crescent noseband, buckles and a small disk of sheepskin, which may be used in the intersection of the two leather straps of a crossed noseband, the noseband must be made entirely of leather or leather-like material. A padded noseband is allowed.

An English type saddle with stirrups is compulsory for USA Equestrian and USDF tests. A Dressage saddle with stirrups is compulsory for FEI tests. Saddle pads are optional, but should be white or of conservative color. While present in the competition area and during prize-giving ceremonies, the name and/or logo of the individual's sponsor(s) may appear on a surface area not exceeding 200 cm 2 on each side of the saddle cloth.

Breed logos (for horses registered with that breed), national flags (for citizens of that country), and business/farm names or logos (used with permission of farm/business owner) are also permitted and must have the same specifications as sponsor logos. No other advertisement or publicity is permitted on saddle cloths or horses.

For USA Equestrian Third and Fourth Level tests, the tack is the same as above, or a simple double bridle (bridoon (snaffle) and bit (curb) and curb chain, lip strap and rubber or leather cover for curb chain optional, cavesson noseband only).

FEI tests (including FEI Junior Team and Individual Tests) a simple double bridle as above. For the FEI Junior Preliminary Test, a plain snaffle bridle or simple double bridle may be used. For the FEI Dressage Tests for 5-year old and 6-year old horses, a plain snaffle bridle is required.

Polo wraps are not allowed in the show arena.

No manner of side reins, draw reins, martingale or breastplate is permitted in schooling arenas or in the show arena, with the exception of a running martingale being allowed in schooling.

Manes should be braided with banding (taping) optional. Horses with excessive length/thickness (IE: Arabs, Lustianos, Freisians, Connemaras etc) are permitted to be French braided down the crest.