Morgan 20 rule tracking draft effective date proponent draft 1. The usef rule book is now available for ios and android devices. Usef proof of vaccination record as you know usef gr845 requires that all horses entering the show grounds at a useflicensed show be able to show proof of vaccination against both equine influenza and equine herpes viruses within the last 6 months of a competition. New health and medical insurance benefits for us equestrian members.
Protective headgear is always recommended in both the competition and in the practice arena. The organization is incorporated as a public benefit humane and education organization. Each level builds upon the preceding levels principles. The rulebook appendices and dressage tests rules for the 2020 competition year.
When you have achieved three qualifying scores, the next time you login youll see a notification with a link to register your qualification and book you championship show entry with british dressage. 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. Feb, 2017 in an effort to address the situation, the usef dressage committee and appointees from the usdf developed the rider tests for use by riders at training, first and second levels. In an effort to address the situation, the usef dressage committee and appointees from the usdf developed the rider tests for use by riders at training, first and second levels. As from 1 january 20 it will be compulsory for any athlete younger than 18 years of age to wear. Beginning in 2019, usef changed the process for submitting rule change proposals and feedback. Jan 06, 2018 usef proof of vaccination record as you know usef gr845 requires that all horses entering the show grounds at a useflicensed show be able to show proof of vaccination against both equine influenza and equine herpes viruses within the last 6 months of a competition. The following requirements apply to all levels 15 of dressage competitions, except where noted. Intense scrutiny over horse welfare concerns fell upon the federation after the. Due to its location in the rule book, a portion of the approved rule change. Exhibitors and officials must be familiar with usef dressage rules dr120 and dr121 in the current usef rule book.
The place on the entry blank for a parent or guardian to sign does not ask for a usef number. Usef rules for eventing rules usea, united states eventing. Exhibitors and officials must be familiar with usef dressage rules dr120 and dr121 in the current usef rule book, plus the accompanying photos. Fosh is the acronym for the friends of sound horses. Rule change proposals can be submitted to the usef morgan rules committee or to the amha office.
Its purpose is to provide information to the public about the humane care, treatment and training of gaited horses, with a special emphasis on the tennessee walking horse, and to promote the exhibition of the flat shod and barefoot walking horse at. Learn more about us equestrians rules, regulations, and related policies. See usef rules, western dressage chapter for additional detail on acceptable bridles. Dressage in the united states has rules governed by us equestrian usef.
Dressage tests serve as a measure of the horse and riders schooling. Usef usdf dressage tests are now available and published online through usdf here. Your quick guide to the usef rules that passedand a few. Intense scrutiny over horse welfare concerns fell upon the federation after the death of the pony humble in may 2012. Other products include steady hands, soft corrections, cinch converters, crocheted hair net scrunches, adj. Usef updates rulebook with extraordinary rule changes. As long as the fly hood is worn as described above, then it would be permissible. The idcta strongly recommends that you read chapter dr dressage division and chapter ev eventing division of the usef rule book. Only one scribe to be provided for the judging panel for the fei dressage tests for 4year old, 5 year old and 6year old horses and the usef dressage test for 4year old horses. The object of dressage is the harmonious development of the physique and ability of the horse.
Instructors dressage test book laminated new 2019 tests. Usdf will be actively seeking member feedback on rule change proposals already in the usef system as well as rule change proposals that are in draft form, allowing members the opportunity to provide feedback at the very early stages of the process. Purpose, instructions, and collective marks extra points are explained. Trafalgar square books, and its online bookstore, is a small business based on a farm in rural vermont. Usef members must provide proof of current membership usef card or copy thereof either with the entry form or when checking in at the show office.
The rule was one of two introduced in march 20 by the usef veterinary committee. Us equestrian usef has updated the usef rules for eventing with the extraordinary rule changes passed at their annual meeting. The united states equestrian federation usef is in charge of creating and maintaining the rules for eventing. Usef rulebook competeresourcesformsrulesregulations rulebook. Language was struck from the rulebook regarding the minimum diameter of snaffles in the dressage. The national dressage rules have been updated to clarify persisting grammatical and editorial errors that have lead to misinterpretations. Your quick guide to the usef rules that passedand a few that. Individuals who are suspended by the fei, will not be permitted to participate at licensed competition in any. So the best place to check this is at the usef site. The united states dressage federation is the only national membership organization dedicated to dressage, a method of horse training in existence since ancient greece and an olympic sport since the inception of the modern olympics in the late 1800s.
This initiative is sponsored by the hagyard equine medical institute. Lexington, ky those usef members who wish to receive a 2008 usef rule book now have a choice of formats. The point counts have reset to zero, and a new set of rule changes is in. We published our first horse book, centered riding by sally swift, in 1985, and since then have continued to strive to produce highquality equestrian books and videos for the good of the horse. Easy to read text and graphic diagrams of the 2019 usef training level tests 1,2,3. Usef western dressage division webpage contains all information for usef. Nov 27, 20 the 12 hour rule falls under a new category in usefs rule book labeled prohibited practices. This show will be conducted and judged in accordance with the rules and regulations of the current usef rule book. Usef rules april 20 2 attributes and functions 3 sample. Please click here for the latest fei dressage rules. Rules for dressage definitions of paces and movements please note these definitions have been predominantly taken from the fei rules. For procedural guidance for filing a grievance, please contact emily pratt at email protected. It is a shameful piece of junk not worthy to be called a rule book.
The object and general principles of dressage are listed in the rule book put out yearly by the united states equestrian federation usef. Dressage sa national dressage rules effective 1 april 2020. Bengt ljungquist memorial championships finals classes. Usef dr126 requirements for dressage competition management. Updated april 1, 2020 the purpose of this pamphlet is to assist exhibitors as well as usef dressage technical delegates, dressage judges and stewards who officiate dressage classes at any federation licensed competition. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Complete 2019 usef rulebook complete 2020 usef rulebook. A completed rewrite of chapter 3 of the rule book which deals with competiton licensing, including the mileage rule the summary. See the nc 4h horse program rules and regulations manual or more information regarding helmet requirements. Coefficient movements are shaded for easy identification.
Western dressage integrates the historically validated principles of dressage with the best of western stock horse tradition. While tserule book is heavy going, its easily accessible online at, has a userfriendly search function, and has printable pages. Although the rules are written for usef licensed usdf recognized shows, most schooling shows follow the rules although there are exceptions if you have a question, ask the show manager or secretary. As a result it makes the horse calm, supple, loose and flexible but also. The purpose of this pamphlet is to assist exhibitors as well as usef dressage technical delegates, dressage judges and stewards who officiate dressage classes at any federation licensed competition. Printed on plastic laminated, waterproof, heavy paper. Text and graphic diagrams of the 2019 usdf introductory tests a,b,c and usef training level tests, first, second third and fourth level tests, developing horse prix st. Guidelines for dressage bits by united states equestrian. The object of dressage is the development of the horse into a happy athlete through harmonious education. Fei rules for dressage competitions rules of the federation equestre internationale rules for international dressage. 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. Text and graphic diagrams of the 2019 usef training level tests 1,2,3. A copy of the usef rules may be obtained from their web site free of charge.
The 12 hour rule falls under a new category in usefs rule book labeled prohibited practices. Article 401 object and general principles of dressage 1. The usef holds the s for all the dressage tests used except intro to dressage test a and b. Please contact the usopc athlete ombudsman office at 719 8665000, or email. Georges and developing horse grand prix tests, freestyle training, first, second, third, and fourth level tests, diagrams oriented from the judges view at c. United states equestrian federation 4001 wing commander way lexington, ky 40511 p. Specific requirements for specific levels of competitions are listed under. It is a systematic and progressive system of training for the western horse and rider in traditional stock tack with the purpose of enjoying a safe, pleasurable, versatile, and useful working horse. Kristi worked as a metallurgical engineer for 15 years prior to returning her focus to riding and training dressage horses. Rules for that competition and other international competitions are found in the fei booklet, rules for dressage events.
Whats new in the 2015 dressage tests expert howto for. Feinis thw world organization, usef is the us organization for all the sports, usdf is the us org for dressage. Sep 09, 2018 the idcta strongly recommends that you read chapter dr dressage division and chapter ev eventing division of the usef rule book. Equestrian australia national dressage rules 1215 6 section 11 notes for dressage competitors 109. As a part of our efforts to protect the health of our employees, us equestrian is working. Athletes wishing to file a grievance challenging a denial or threatened denial to participate in competition, please see the athletes guide to filing a grievance regarding opportunity to participate and grievance form. The rule book does not include wording on what type of material a fly hood is made out of. The usef the united states equestrian federation is the governing body for most horse sports in the united states including both dressage and eventing.
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