Equestrian:Equipment standards - Armor - Foam lance jousting

Foam lance jousting: Armor requirements

Rider

1. Head protection: Required.
   1. Helm (open bar grill, closed or perforated)
2. Neck protection: Required.
   1. The first thoracic vertebra does not need to be covered for foam jousting.
3. Body protection: Required - rigid
4. Groin protection: Groin area must be protected by sufficient means, including saddle or armor
5. Legs, arms, legs protection: Not required.
   1. Some form of rigid armor protection is recommended.
6. Hand protection: Leather gloves required.
   1. Recommended: demi or full gauntlets, vamplate, recessed grip on lance base, padding, or other combination to minimize possible strike to the hand and reduce impact to jouster's hand.
7. Shield: Recommended (Ecranche)

Horse

1. Eye protection: Required (full or partial)