Dressage sa national dressage rules effective 1 april 2020. An eventing competition includes one or more tests from the following branches of equitation. New usef dressage tests released for 2018 eventing nation. A current copy of the usef rulebook where the most recent rule changes are highlighted in red is available on the usef website. Series long incentives and high point awards will be presented at the final show december 7 8 winter wonderland dressage level 2 stable view february 8 9 i love dressage level 2 stable view march 14 15 southern comfort level 2 stable view january 25 26 dressage. Due to its location in the rule book, a portion of the approved rule change.
Understand the usef equine drug testing rules expert how. The 2015 united states equestrian federation dressage tests have been published on. Feb 21, 2017 following the usef midyear board of directors meeting this week in lexington, ky. Exhibitors and officials must be familiar with usef dressage rules dr120 and dr121 in the current usef rule book. In january, the usef board of directors approved an addition to the rule book, which outlines equine vaccination requirements at licensed competitions. However, these classes are not exempt from the drugs and medications chapter itself. Correct attire for the dressage ring training through fourth levels for more assistance or to request a catalog call 18009891500. Here we quote the 2017 usef rule book for dressage show attire, and follow each rule with tips from dover saddlery s product advisors to help you make the.
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. Click here for more information on all usefusdf licensed dressage shows produced by otbe. 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. Sep 09, 2018 the idcta strongly recommends that you read chapter dr dressage division and chapter ev eventing division of the usef rule book. The object of dressage is the harmonious development of the physique and ability of the horse. The rule contents of this booklet are printed as an excerpt from the. 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. Schooling show rules idcta idcta illinois dressage.
Usef passes dressage and eventing helmet rules expert. British eventing is a worldleader in research and implementation of safety initiatives. To promote integrity, honesty, equal opportunity, fair play, responsibility, respect and enjoyment in equestrian sport. Sarah gilbert, paralegal email protected 8592252022.
Representatives from usef, the united states eventing association, the united states dressage foundation, the united states hunter jumper association, racing, polo, helmet manufacturers, helmet testing authorities, leading equestrians and medical experts met with the goal of. The usef rule book is now available for ios and android devices. Including entry forms, competitor information,and online entry info. All esdcta dressage schooling shows are conducted according to the usef rules for dressage competitions, with exceptions as noted here. Fences should be straightforward, with true ground lines and no combinations. Some of the most common questions pertaining to rules are explained briefly here. Representatives from usef, the united states eventing association, the united states dressage foundation, the united states hunter jumper association, racing, polo, helmet manufacturers, helmet testing authorities, leading equestrians and medical experts met with the goal. The new 2018 usef dressage tests have been released and go into effect dec. Please read the complete rule book before competing. Gr 3 competition licensing supplement gr311 general. This learning center is not intended to nor does it constitute legal, medical, or veterinarian advice or opinions and should not be relied upon as such.
Watch the land rover kentucky threeday event presented by mars equestrian live on usef network april 2528, 2019. The usef network features livestreaming and ondemand video from a wide range of exciting equestrian events each year. A document containing suggested patterns for use in dse classes, ranging in difficulty from easy to hard suitable for dressage seat medal semifinal and final classes are posted on the usef web site. The federation and the usea recognize three types of eventing competitions. Click here for more information on all usef usdf licensed dressage shows produced by otbe. The usef rule book states that the main contact with the horses mouth must be through the snaffle bit. The usea publishes the rules for eventing from the parent usef rule book. Please click here for the latest fei dressage 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. Modern dressage has evolved as an important equestrian pursuit since the renaissance when federico grisones the rules of riding was published in 1550. Oct, 2014 one vertical and one oxer permitted at these heights. I just this weekend completed the usef usea eventing officials cec, and there was no mention of a change in the permitted bits. New usef dressage tests released for 2018 eventing.
The usea offers a strong and continuous training opportunity for an everexpanding field of worldclass competitors. The idcta strongly recommends that you read chapter dr dressage division and chapter ev eventing division of the usef rule book. Companies that sell equipment for dressage rings advertise in usdf connection and in other dressage and eventing publications. General regulations for dressage sa effective 1 jan 2018. Guidelines for dressage bits by united states equestrian. See the usea rules for eventing and eventing 101 for more helpful information.
Or, stop by any of our retail stores to speak with a dover saddlery product adviser. At tryon international equestrian center usef national a. So i am asking this question to see if anyone has any experience with using these and if theyve been permitted. For rules not covered in the usef rulebook in regard to arabian competitions, the following chapters of the current aha handbook govern. The usea policies and guidelines are located on pages 921 of the usef rules for eventing published by the usea. This learning center is provided solely as an informational and educational service to us equestrian members. Refer to usef rules for eventing for more information. In dressage, however, one applies for an amateur card at 22, rather than 18, and reining categorizes.
In the eventing division and in the dressage division, except for dressage sport horse breeding classes, horses. Click here for the 2019 leadline test additional information located on the usea and usdf. At fei competitions running concurrently with a national competition, if a horse is eliminated in the dressage test for reasons unrelated to horse. The national equestrian federation of the united states. It is the competitors responsibility to check the current usef rule book for any changes. So, by using previcox instead of equioxx, you shouldnt be cited for a forbidden substance assuming usef rules, not fei, but you are taking a chance with being over the therapeutic level of 45. Usef rule changes would increase speed, height at lower.
Rules usea, united states eventing association, inc. In order to compete, all horses must be registered with the american saddlebred registry or the canadian livestock records corporation. The usef bylaws, general rules, and dressage rules are found here on the usef website. Wearing proper protective headgear is compulsory for anyone riding a horse at all times, on the flat andor when. Oct 04, 2017 education starts with understanding what is and isnt legal. In addition to the 2015 usef dressage test booklet, the usef h.
When you enter a be affiliated event you know you will be competing at an. Otbe will only enforce this rule should there be good reason to within the local area outbreak and competitors will be notified ahead of time to be in compliance. If a whip is carried in the crosscountry andor jumping test, or while jumping any obstacle before these tests, it must not be weighted at the end or exceed 75cm 30. 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. Chapter 11 aha recognized qualifying shows and events b. Horses not in compliance with this rule may be required to leave the competition grounds upon request by competition management. For members who do not participate in usef licensed competitions as. Please visit the us equestrian website for the current usef rules for eventing. Land rover kentucky threeday event presented by mars. The usea is an educational organization committed to providing eventing enthusiasts with a competitive level suited to their individual skills. Likewise, the double bridle with both curb and snaffle bits is mandatory for feirecognized shows. These rules dont give you a list of every substance that is and isnt allowed, although they do mention some specifics. 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. Dressage sa national dressage rules effective 18 february 2019.
We use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience. When the usef approved new rules for requirements for safety helmets in eventing and dressage, many of us breathed a sigh of relief and were excited that everything was now simpler and easier to understand. Us equestrian usef has updated the usef rules for eventing with the extraordinary rule changes passed at their annual meeting last week. The usef rules for eventing are published by the united states eventing association with permission of the united states equestrian federation as a courtesy to our members. 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. However, they are clearly described as legal in the usdf usef dressage rules. The following is only a small portion of the rules.
The dress code for all dressage tests and classes through fourth level see. The online usef rule book archives only go back to 2007 also. A nonproposed change after providing lower level driving competitors a oneyear grace period, this rule change proposal will mandate that all competitors pay the show pass fee or. All riders at usea events and schooling horse trials listed in this book must wear astmsei approved helmets when mounted on the competition grounds. Classes at regular or local competitions restricted to breeds or disciplines whose rules are not included in the usef rulebook. The new dressage sa rules are below and effective from the 1st of april 2020.
United states equestrian federation 4001 wing commander way lexington, ky 40511 p. Bridles are not permitted in which the noseband is connected to the bit or. Contact us equestrian at 859 2582472 if you need a rulebook. Learn more about us equestrians rules, regulations, and related policies. Usdf, your connection to the american dressage community. The dr bristol has been explicitly permitted for usef not fei eventing dressage since at least 2007. You can view the new tests on the usea website or using the links below. If you are entering a recognized competition, you are responsible for understanding all pertinent rules. These rules are carefully and sometimes densely worded but definitely worth the read. If you are entering a recognized competition, you are. However, in the us this rule is currently being revised for the novice level and below. Usef efforts were preceded by the riders4helmets helmet safety symposium, held in wellington, fla. Rules for that competition and other international competitions are found in the fei booklet, rules for dressage events. The rule contents of this booklet are printed as an excerpt from the 2018 us equestrian rule book as a courtesy to our usea members, and are reprinted with the permission of us equestrian.
Annex a is a supplement to the usef dressage rules. By clicking any link on this page you are giving your consent for us to set cookies. Dr dressage division usef 2017 chapter dr dressage division subchapter dri dressage governing regulations the pinnacle of dressage competition is the grand prix of dressage competition of the olympic games. Thanks to last years rule change bringing the eventing amateur rule in line with the general rule see usef rule change brings eventers amateurs back into the fold, the amateur rule now applies universally across usef disciplines. The usef version of evening annex 1 updated 2019 specifically lists the dr bristol as legal for eventing dressage number 19. Level or above and combined driving competitions at the advanced level, dressage, reining and vaulting competitions and endurance rides. 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. Please refer to fei dressage rules directly for permitted saddleryequipment in fei cdis events. Read all about it general rules 401 through 4 outline the procedures for testing and enforcement and explain in general what is and isnt permitted.
Here well focus on the rules and guidelines that apply to hunter, jumper, eventing and dressage. The rules may have changed from the current usef rule book. A copy of the usef rules may be obtained from their web site free of charge. The pinnacle of dressage competition is the grand prix of dressage competition of the olympic games. Fei vs usefusea equipment rule changes chronicle forums. Usef rates equine competitions, licenses judges and other officials, and publishes and enforces competition rules. Beginning december 1, 2015, all horses entering the grounds of a federationlicensed competition must be accompanied by documentation of equine influenza virus and equine herpes virus. Usef updates rulebook with extraordinary rule changes. The united states equestrian federation usef is in charge of creating and maintaining the rules for eventing. Setting up a dressage arena letters and arena fencing can be constructed or can be ordered from companies that sell equipment for dressage rings. The way i read the usea usef eventing rules suggests this bit and those similar are not permitted in usea usef eventing dressage. Due to precautionary measures being taken to limit the potential exposure to the covid19 virus, the usdf office will be operating at a more limited capacity, which may result in some delays in response and processing times.
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. 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. 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. 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. Us equestrian members receive full access to over 2,000 hours of content, including commentary from the top u. Rule change proposals can be submitted to the usef morgan rules committee or to the amha office. Eventing is an equestrian event where a single horse and rider combine and compete against. I vaguely remember that the dr bristol was illegal for 1 or 2 years sometime before that. British eventing limited, abbey park, stareton, kenilworth, warwickshire, cv8 2rn for satnav please use cv8 2xz. Text has been taken directly from the usef rules for eventing with emphasis added by the usea. Chapter ev eventing division subchapter ev1 general rules for all eventing competitions ev101 introduction 1. Feb 21, 2017 usef efforts were preceded by the riders4helmets helmet safety symposium, held in wellington, fla. 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, respectively.
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