According to the A.H.S.A. Rule Book, in hunter seat equitation classe"boots and conservative colored bandages are permitted." This would include galloping boots, bell boots, ankle boots, and any bandages deemed "conservative" by the judge. Some typical colors for bandages are black, white, hunter green, and navy. Horse's boots are usually black, brown, or white. The idea is to avoid wild colors, such as neon green, or patterns in either the bandages or boots.
In hunter classes, "boots, wraps, and bandages are prohibited. In the case of inclement weather, competition management may permit the use of bell boots."
In jumper classes, boots and bandages are allowed.
In dressage competitions, "any kind of boots (including "easy boots") or bandages...are, under penalty of elimination, strictly forbidden." An exception is that leg bandages are allowed in Pas de Deux and Quadrille classes. Also, boots and bandages, though prohibited in competition, are allowed in warm-up areas.
In combined training events, boots and bandages are allowed in exercise areas, but "are, under penalty of elimination, strictly forbidden" in the dressage test. In the cross country and stadium jumping phases, boots and bandages are allowed.