Connecting readers with the real sport of eventing. Rules of the united states equestrian federation, inc. Bridles are not permitted in which the noseband is connected to the bit or. A truly complete sport that tests both the horse and rider in all aspects of horsemanship, and one of the 3 olympic disciplines. Usef rule changes that were passed by effective date and presented at the 2017 uphaasha convention. Any questions should be directed to the licensed officials department through the following email. A copy of the usef rules may be obtained from their web site free of charge. The usef board of directors has approved an addition to the rule book regarding vaccination requirements at federationlicensed events. As a part of our efforts to protect the health of our employees, us equestrian is working. Cable or metal tiedowns are prohibited, and curb chains on a. Beginning december 1, 2015, all horses entering the grounds of a useflicensed competition must possess documentation of both equine influenza virus and equine herpes virus rhinopneumonitis vaccinations. Consent refer rule tracking draft linked rules gr 305. United states equestrian federation 4001 wing commander way lexington, ky 40511 p. Us equestrian members receive full access to over 2,000 hours of content, including commentary from the top u.
Training sessions will be held in pennsylvania, virginia, washington and california. Eventing rules on age limits and event horse restrictions in order to compete at a british eventing competition, riders must be in the year of their 14th birthday, eg. For horse trials and events, horses may only compete once and must be ridden by the same competitor throughout. Usef rates equine competitions, licenses judges and other officials, and publishes and enforces competition rules. The usef rules for eventing outline the criteria that make a rider ineligible for amateur status in.
Us equestrian is pleased to celebrate and announce the tenyear partnership anniversary with land rover, one of the organizations longesttenured commercial relationships, heading into 2020 and beyond with the launch of a new campaign focused on the connection between land rover and us equestrian members. Ev eventing division usef 2017 sponsored by hagyard euine medical institute chapter ev eventing division subchapter ev1 general rules for all eventing competitions ev101 introduction 1. The rules published in this rule book are subject to additions or revisions pursuant to chapter. Usef adopt additional permitted bits for dressage in eventing. Tules youll need to check most often arrrrands for drerte are also rules concerning elimination in the grulegrection at the front of the rule book, particularly chapter 8. Lexington, ky those usef members who wish to receive a 2008 usef rule book now have a choice of formats. As we discussed in our coverage of the usea convention, the format of the lists is changing for 2017. Equestrian australia national eventing rules updated jan.
The national equestrian federation of the united states. Procedures for registered r eventing course designer license. The new rule is 23 pages long, so a brief summary is tough, but if you want to read the whole thing, its available at the usef website. The usea is a nonprofit 501c3 corporation run by a 20member board of governors as well as a small full time staff at the headquarters in leesburg, virginia. Click here for the 2019 leadline test additional information located on the usea and usdf. Currently, the status of riders and drivers competing the saddlebred division is determined by placings at only useflicensed competitions. The usea offers a strong and continuous training opportunity for an everexpanding field of worldclass competitors. This initiative is sponsored by the hagyard equine medical institute. This rule will expand the way in which status is determined by allowing placings at nonusef licensed competitions to also affect rider and driver status. The usef bylaws, general rules, and dressage rules are found here on the usef website. The olympic sport of eventing is the most complete combined competition discipline recognised by the fei. 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. You might not be aware of this new rule, but to compete in usef competitions in any discipline, after december 1, 2015, your horse must have proof of vaccinations for ehv rhino and evi influenza. Eventing originated as a military competition which tested officers and horses in challenges that could occur on or off.
Please be advised that the usef dressage department only gives advisory opinions, not binding opinions, regarding the rules since ultimately it is the federation hearing committee which applies facts and circumstances to the relevant rules and determines whether or not each fact constitutes a violation of the rules. In connection with endurance riding events, the federation shall nationally enforce. Read the usef rulebook, dressage division for a comprehensive look at the rules. Beginning with the 2008 competition year, the entire usef rule book will be available on a convenient usb flash drive commonly known as a memory stick. Please read the complete rule book before competing. A formidable combination of cross country, jumping and dressage. I think the crownpiece is close enough to the poll to be legal, but this is the line in the rules that might trip you up. Doug payne, usef judge and td, degree in mechanical engineering, member of usea board of governors, international competitor, icp certified instructor and trainer 8. Striving to educate, engage and entertain riders, fans and supporters to help grow the sport worldwide. 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. As a part of our efforts to protect the health of our employees, us equestrian is working under a flexible work plan for our staff. Usef rule changes would increase speed, height at lower.
The federation and the usea recognize three types of eventing competitions. Learn more about us equestrians rules, regulations, and related policies. The usea is an educational organization committed to providing eventing enthusiasts with a competitive level suited to their individual skills. Appendix 2 in the usef rule book for eventing once the rider has calculated their route and determined the meters of the path they wish to ride, there is a simple calculation to determine whether their route will align with the course designers optimum time. All information is required fill in all blanks use na if necessary. Your quick guide to the usef rules that passedand a few. To promote integrity, honesty, equal opportunity, fair play, responsibility, respect and enjoyment in equestrian sport. The following are new rule changes from the united states equestrian federation. Aerospace technologies for sports designssafety aerospace technologies such as computer modeling, composite materials. Sometimes described as an equestrian triathlon, eventing demands considerable experience in all branches of equitation. It is a shameful piece of junk not worthy to be called a rule book. Please be aware that changes to the usef rules for eventing for 2018 include the adoption of a number of additional permitted bits for the dressage phase of usef national eventing competitions. Somewhere in my head i thought i read back in decjan that usef specifically changed the rules to allow the fly bonnets with neoprene lined ears in competition. Aug 08, 2008 the prefered bits are d rings full cheeks and the occasional pelham but it really all comes to the judge because it says in the usef rule book that the jusdge may penelize or eliminate a rider for the non traditional tack.
Amateur status declaration usea, united states eventing. Pcawa rules for eventing 2017 6 1 preamble these pcawa eventing rules are effective from 1st january 2017 as from this date, all other texts covering the same matter i. The idcta strongly recommends that you read chapter dr dressage division and chapter ev eventing division of the usef rule book. Changing name from nhs good hands to the good hands. Western dressage rules and tests are based in dressage fundamentals and showcase applications for the working western horse. While tserule book is heavy going, its easily accessible online at, has a userfriendly search function, and has printable pages. The united states eventing association usea is a nonprofit 501c3 corporation whose core mission is to advance the sport of eventing through education of riders, trainers, officials, and organizers, with the health and wellbeing of the horse of paramount importance. Regardless of ones equestrian skills andor accomplishments, a person is an amateur for all competitions conducted under federation rules who after hisher 18th birthday, as defined in gr101, has not engaged in any of the following activities which would make himher a professional. Sep 09, 2018 the idcta strongly recommends that you read chapter dr dressage division and chapter ev eventing division of the usef rule book. Eventing is often known as the triathlon of the equestrian world. A completed rewrite of chapter 3 of the rule book which deals with competiton licensing, including the mileage rule the summary.
Usef licensed or endorsed or that written permission has been given to the competition. We use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience. The usef eventing high performance committee has announced the horses and riders on the high performance spring training lists for 2017. Gr845 equine vaccination rule chapter 8f welfare of the horse 1. I have read the united states equestrian federation, inc. Classes at regular or local competitions restricted to breeds or disciplines whose rules are not included in the usef rulebook. Nov 09, 2015 you might not be aware of this new rule, but to compete in usef competitions in any discipline, after december 1, 2015, your horse must have proof of vaccinations for ehv rhino and evi influenza. Oct, 2014 one vertical and one oxer permitted at these heights. Breeddiscipline rules contained in the federation rule book as a guideline. Individuals who are suspended by the fei, will not be permitted to participate at licensed competition in any. Remember that competitions not recognized by usea may not follow all the usea rules. Click here for the usef rulebook here is a great resource for legalillegal equipment and attire. May 29, 2009 horse and rider combinations on the lists may participate in training sessions with usef eventing coach capt. The usef network features livestreaming and ondemand video from a wide range of exciting equestrian events each year.
Your quick guide to the usef rules that passedand a few that. Just as importantly, the usea provides a means for all riders, regardless of age or ability, to experience the thrill of eventing. What you need to know to compete in 2020 the chronicle of the. Language was struck from the rulebook regarding the minimum diameter of snaffles in the dressage phase. Usea usea, united states eventing association, inc. In any unforeseen or exceptional circumstances, it is the duty of the officials responsible to make a decision. Usef eventing high performance lists and developing riders. Combined training events are open to professional and amateur riders on stallions, mares and geldings, subject to certain limitations. In addition, applicants must accumulate a minimum of 10 points. Consult gr1053 in chapter 10 of the usef rules for a full description. Sarah gilbert, paralegal email protected 8592252022. Usef rules for eventing appendix 3 participation in horse trials. Jan 25, 2018 dear eventing athletes, officials and organizers.
They were devised through a collaborative effort on the part of member feedback, the evaluation of respected horse people and equine organization and then revised and edited by a special division of our education committee. The fei jumping and dressage rules apply for the eventing jumping and dressage test s except where otherwise provided in these eventing rules. The arena must be 60 meters long and 20 meters wide standard arena or 40 meters long and 20 meters wide small arena, depending on the specifications for the test to be used. Listed below are the procedures required for recorded r licensure as an eventing technical delegate. Remuneration is defined as compensation or payment in any form such as cash, goods, sponsorships, discounts or services. Of course now, after the fact, i cant find reference to this anywhere which probably means my brain just made it up for funsies or something. Equestrian federation website for a full list of changes, but. Handbook section 8 rules for pony club eventing addendum to ea national eventing rules effective 1st august 2015 text changes texts in this colour font are pc changes to the pc addendum to the 2014 ea rules and to the current ea rule book too. The usef rule book is now available for ios and android devices.
This rule will expand the way in which status is determined by allowing placings at non usef licensed competitions to also affect rider and driver status. I understand and agree that by entering this competition, i am subject to federation rules, the prize list, and local rules. Eventing connect growing the sport of eventing world wide. All classes offered at licensed competitions for which specifications appear in the rule book must be governed by current specifications, to the. Equestrian federations rule book defines the term in gr6. Some horserider combinations will receive grants for european competition and training. Guidelines for dressage bits by united states equestrian. How to calculate the optimum time in eventing horses. The new eventing rules issued by the fei to come into effect on 1 st january 2017 are now available and include several proposed changes including significant changes in the areas of new penalty points, stricter mers, level of difficulty at world championship. Rule change proposals can be submitted to the usef morgan rules committee or to the amha office. License requirements the following requirements must be met before submitting an application. Jonathan holling, international competitor, icp level 4 certified instructor, member usef technical committee, currently owns and operates holling eventing in ocala florida, surrounds himself with really smart people malcolm hook, fei td, member usef technical committee, member usef safety committee, fei national safety officer. Procedures for registered r eventing judge license. Procedures for recorded r eventing technical delegate license.
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