Usef rule book eventing horses

By clicking any link on this page you are giving your consent for us to set cookies. The place on the entry blank for a parent or guardian to sign does not ask for a usef number. Natalie weaves the story of jules, her horses, and their uncertain road to the upper levels of eventing with realism and detail. Combined training events are open to professional and amateur riders on stallions, mares and geldings, subject to certain limitations. Equestrian federation website for a full list of changes, but weve.

However, they are clearly described as legal in the usdfusef dressage rules. The number of classes entered must comply with the usef rule limiting the total number of classes in which a horse may be ridden per day. The usef regulations for drugs and medications can seem complicated, and changes this year may affect you. The usef rule book lays out extensive guidelines as to which riders are eligible for amateur status in gr6 read the amateur rule here. At tryon international equestrian center usef national a. Eventing horses compete in three different disciplines. All updated texts, showing the latest changes, can be found under approved rule changes in the rule book section of the usef website, and listed in the links below. Do you ever stare in awe at the sleek shiny horses, the glistening brass, perfect braids, and dazzling white marks at a cci trot up.

The usea is an educational organization committed to providing eventing enthusiasts with a competitive level suited to their individual skills. Currently horses competing at 4th level and below may enter a maximum of 3 classes per day. Us equestrian announces host sites for 20202021 usef cci4l. Get started, check out the free introductory learning center videos and sneak peeks below. She was named the usefs 2005 developmental coach of the year and has served as developing riders coach for the u. Linked rules comments eq 108 19217, hu 157 17417, jp 103 17117, gr 837 34617 web. Dressage test horse trials beginner novice through preliminary protective headgear see above. To promote integrity, honesty, equal opportunity, fair play, responsibility, respect and enjoyment in equestrian sport. Suppenkasper named adequanusdf grand prix horse of the year.

Current usef rules relating to drugs and medications will be enforced. Since you are showing in hunterjumper and the eventing divisions, you must already be a member of the usef, and should have no trouble getting a copy of the rule book. Bod 82916 effective 12116 ev106 entries withdrawals see also gr909. Doug payne, usef judge and td, degree in mechanical engineering, member of usea board of governors, international competitor, icp. The usef is committed to supporting safety in eventing, in particular on crosscountry, in every way possible said usef national safety officer jonathan holling. For horse trials and events, horses may only compete once and must be ridden by the same competitor throughout. Sep 09, 2018 the idcta strongly recommends that you read chapter dr dressage division and chapter ev eventing division of the usef rule book. Horses competing in fei paraequestrian tests are limited to a maximum of. Stainless steel eggbutt without hooks with stainless steel comfort snaffle wide barrel mb 02, level 1 copper inlay. Us equestrian usef has updated the usef rules for eventing with the. The age of the horse must comply with the specifications of the competition. Manage the news you receive at the us equestrian preference center. For the complete rule changes and more information, see the usef rule book at. Despite the attempt to make the distinction between amateurs and professionals as black and white as possible, theres still a choppy gray river running through the middle of gr6 thats easy to get.

The idcta strongly recommends that you read chapter dr dressage division and chapter ev eventing division of the usef rule book. Usef updates eventing qualifications expert advice on horse. For members who do not participate in usef licensed competitions as. Remember that competitions not recognized by usea may not follow all the usea rules. United states equestrian federation 4047 iron works parkway lexington, ky 40511 p. In 2016, graves and verdades were team and individual gold medalists at the stillpoint farm fei nations cup at the adequan global dressage festival of.

As of december 1, 2017, all hunters, jumpers and equitation horses will need to have microchips in order to accumulate points. Following the usef midyear board of directors meeting this week in lexington, ky. Annex a is a supplement to the usef dressage rules. Severson was the united states eventing associations lady rider of the year four times. Youll find news, information, photos, training session schedules. In 2015, they earned an individual silver medal and team gold medal at the pan american games and returned, this time to win, at the dutta corp.

We use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience. Fei wbfsh dressage world breeding championship for young horses. The united states equestrian federation takes seriously its role as a governing body for equestrian sport and implements programs and policies to protect human and equestrian athletes. Due to its location in the rule book, a portion of the approved rule. The second event is cross country where horses have to compete over a course thats up to 4. Eventing is an equestrian event where a single horse and rider combine and compete against. Usef rule changes that were passed by effective date and presented at the 2017 uphaasha convention. Pony club wa rules for eventing 2018 5 1 preamble these pony club wa eventing rules are effective from 1st january 2018 as from this date, all other texts covering the same matter i. Equestrian federation licensed competitions at the preliminary level or. However, the op in the other thread asked a judge and td and they said the low ported mylers were usea usef eventing dressage legal. Complete 2019 usef rulebook complete 2020 usef rulebook. The usef rule book is now available for ios and android devices.

The equine insider ambition is one of the good ones. Currently horses competing at 4th level and below may enter a. However, in the us this rule is currently being revised for the novice level and below. Everything you need to know about usefs new microchip rule. In addition to the 2015 usef dressage test booklet, the usef h. The first rule to be adopted in this category is commonly referred to as the 12 hour rule. Oct 04, 2017 the usef regulations for drugs and medications can seem complicated, and changes this year may affect you.

Please read the complete rule book before competing. Us equestrian rules for eventing us equestrian rules for eventing 11 usea horse registration and yearend awards policy preliminary and above participation in usef recognized competitions to participate in u. Legal for usef dressage, fei dressage and usea eventing dressage. The first of the three events is dressage, where horses perform a set of movements in an arena. A copy of the usef rules may be obtained from their web site free of charge. Eventing competitions are open to stallions, mares or geldings. The other thing you can do is ask your vet if he or she is aware of any ingredients in any of your supplements which might be prohibited under usef rules. Eventing team in fei nations cup eventing competition at the houghton international horse trials cico3, in norfolk, england, may 2629.

Read nancy jaffers coverage from the safety summit on. Rule change proposals can be submitted to the usef morgan rules committee or to the amha office. The fei tests for 7 year old horses are not a part of the qualifying process for any usef. The 2015 united states equestrian federation dressage tests have been published on. Horses may not be entered in classes differing by more than one level at any one show. All educational activities must follow the recommendations of the centers for disease control and prevention cdc as well as federal, state, and local guidelines. If a recognized national affiliate association ceases to affiliate with the federation, the board ofdirectors may in its discretion replace the organization that has seceded or been removed for cause with anotherassociation involving the same breed or discipline or the board of. Understand the usef equine drug testing rules expert howto. Life, senior active and junior active members shall be eligible to participate in all classes at regular competitions, eventing competitions at. Us equestrians new learning center with video lessons from many of the top professionals in equestrian sports, usef network, us equestrian magazine, equestrian weekly newsletter, memberperks, safesport training and much more.

In this article stephen schumacher, dvm, chief administrator of the usef equine drugs and medications program, explains the changes and tells you how to make sure you stay on the right side of the rules. The 2015 tests will be effective december 1, 2014 through november 30, 2018. All updated texts, showing the latest changes, can be found under approved rule changes in the rule book section of. These rules are to be used by affiliated pony cl ubs organising eventing for pony club grades. At fei competitions running concurrently with a national competition. Land rover kentucky threeday event presented by mars equestrian.

The way i read the useausef eventing rules suggests this bit and those similar are not permitted in useausef eventing dressage. Nov 27, 20 a new category of rules referred to as prohibited practices has been introduced to the usef rule book which will take effect december 1, 20. Usef rates equine competitions, licenses judges and other officials, and publishes and enforces competition rules. The usef rule book is designed to delineate boundaries that create an environment for fair and honest competition within which equestrians can enjoy competing safely, with integrity and respect. Rules usea, united states eventing association, inc.

The horse needs to show that it can respond to the riders cues effortlessly and with precision. The united states equestrian federation usef is pleased to announce the athleteandhorse combinations who will represent the united states on the land rover u. The united states equestrian federation usef or us equestrian is the national governing body for most equestrian sports in the united states. The way i read the usea usef eventing rules suggests this bit and those similar are not permitted in usea usef eventing dressage. One of the most notable developments from the 2016 usef annual meeting was the passing of a rule requiring ushja registered horses to be microchipped eq103. Us equestrian has announced the selected host venues for the 20202021 usef cci4l and cci3l eventing national championships as the ocala jockey club and fair hill international, respectively. It began on january 20, 1917, as the association of american horse shows, later changed to the american horse shows association ahsa. However, the op in the other thread asked a judge and td and they said the low ported mylers were useausef eventing dressage legal.

The united states equestrian federation usef is in charge of creating and maintaining the rules for eventing. United states equestrian federation 4001 wing commander way lexington, ky 40511 p. Feb 21, 2017 for the complete rule changes and more information, see the usef rule book at. Karen mcgoldrick jules thornton didnt come to ocala to. The usea offers a strong and continuous training opportunity for an everexpanding field of worldclass competitors. Feb 21, 2017 following the usef midyear board of directors meeting this week in lexington, ky. Consult organizations rule book for more information. Every class offered herein which is covered by the rules and specifications of the current usef rule book will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith. Usef updates rulebook with extraordinary rule changes. Gr845 equine vaccination rule chapter 8f welfare of the horse 1. Usef rules for eventing rules usea, united states eventing. Congratulations new 2019 usdf l education program graduates. Horses not in compliance with this rule may be required to leave the competition grounds upon request by competition management. Jan 21, 2016 one of the most notable developments from the 2016 usef annual meeting was the passing of a rule requiring ushja registered horses to be microchipped eq103.

Top 3 crosstraining exercises for eventing horses us. Breaking us equestrian news releases contain the latest information regarding the organization, national championships, u. Are my horses supplements illegal in huntereventing. Please visit the us equestrian website for the current usef rules for eventing. As a part of our efforts to protect the health of our employees, us equestrian is working under a. In order to compete, all horses must be registered with the american saddlebred registry or the canadian livestock records corporation. Usef to continue eventing frangible technology grant program. Music fills the air on fourth day of 2019 us dressage finals presented by adequan a long journey pays off on third day of 2019 us dressage finals presented by adequan a victory thats all in the family on second day. Fei vs usefusea equipment rule changes chronicle forums. However, they are clearly described as legal in the usdf usef dressage rules. The frangible technology grant is one way we have been able to improve safety of both horses and riders in our beloved sport. A new category of rules referred to as prohibited practices has been introduced to the usef rule book which will take effect december 1, 20. Language was struck from the rulebook regarding the minimum diameter of snaffles in. May 29, 2016 breaking us equestrian news releases contain the latest information regarding the organization, national championships, u.