The headstall used in costume class varies. Almost any type is allowed as long as they do not use any tie downs or martingales. Spurs and whips are optional. The Costume class is one of the few where boots are not required. Your footwearshould fit the scheme of your attire.
Many people wear sandles and some even go barefoot.
The saddle, which is generally covered by the costume, may be any type. A bareback pad with stirrups is also allowed. There has always been a lot of dicussion about the interpretation of the rules concerning the attire in Native Costume class. The rules state that the costume should be of Bedouin style, however, just about everything is allowed. Current day Costume class has taken on quite a 'show biz' flair.