Usef rule book 2015 pdf

Attention freestyle riders, the prerequisite to ride a musical freestyle will change effective 12. Supporting rulebooks are listed with classes if applicable. Pdf created with pdffactory pro trial version members. The most current online version of this rule book supersedes all previous editions rule book amended 316 2015 american vaulting association 1443 e. However, usef, usdf, nrha and owdta rules will support ohset if rules are not covered in the ohset rules and guidelines. Any other mihja member in good standing may volunteer to serve on any committee. No junior rider over 12 years of age may compete on a small pony. For the definition of amateur status, please refer to the usef rules for eventing, appendix 3. If you are unclear about whether you qualify as an amateur or professional, please email. 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. Us equestrian members receive full access to over 2,000 hours of content, including commentary from the top u.

Please select a category from the table below to sort. U usef list of judges revised march, 2019 s in the nehc. Usef rates equine competitions, licenses judges and other officials, and publishes and enforces competition rules. It was unclear if a formal protest was required for the steward to measure entries for the purposes of ensuring the entries are truly ponies. No junior rider over 14 years of age may compete on a medium pony.

In january, the usef board of directors approved an addition to the rule book, which outlines equine vaccination requirements at licensed competitions. Rule book committee the horse show director shall appoint a rulebook committee. 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 usef rule changes that were passed by effective date and presented at. The usef maintains the official rule book that governs the hunterjumper disciplines within the sport. Junior horses may be shown in a snaffle or a bosal in western pleasure. 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. This rule change helps to clarify the height measurement process. Usef list of judges revised march, 2019 usef licensed judges that are nehc members, that wish to be listed in the nehc rule book judges with an r are listed as recorded status. As we transition to this modified format, there may be interruptions to service. General rules ohset rules and guidelines will take. The united states equestrian federation usef is in charge of creating and maintaining the rules for eventing. Horse show division rulebook 5083 hwy 28, rock island, wa 98850 5096701595.

All ponies without usef pony card are required to be measured. At federation licensed competitions, the c2 steward, or the person who is under the direction of the steward and appointed by the competition management, will be responsible for overseeing checking of. Please visit the us equestrian website for the current usef rules for eventing. United states equestrian federation 4001 wing commander way lexington, ky 40511 p. 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. Rules usea, united states eventing association, inc. Rule change proposals can be submitted to the usef morgan rules committee or to the amha office. Does not have an index and you must by an additional book for all the rules. All usef owned events, selection trials, training camps, clinics and activities will be suspended through may 31. In addition to the 2015 usef dressage test booklet, the usef h.

Usef rule book dr111 qualities desired at the lateral movements the pace should remain free and regular, maintained by a constant impulsion, yet it must be supple, cadenced and balanced. The 2015 tests will be effective december 1, 2014 through november 30, 2018. The 2015 united states equestrian federation dressage tests have been published on. Due to its location in the rule book, a portion of the approved rule change tracking 32218 effective. Org 2012 usef rule book dressage division chapter dr usef 2012 dr21 dr dressage dr120 dress. Scores from opportunity classes will not count toward usef or usdf awards or programsty may be restricted to adult amateurs, but then the rider must either have amateur statu. By changing the wording, it clarifies that it is under the purview of the steward. Western dressage rules and tests are based in dressage fundamentals and showcase applications for the working western horse. General rules ohset rules and guidelines will take precedent over all other rules. The usef bylaws, general rules, and dressage rules are found here on the usef website. Rule change proposals are accepted each year prior to aqha convention.

Individuals who are suspended by the fei, will not be permitted to participate at licensed competition in any. 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. To promote integrity, honesty, equal opportunity, fair play, responsibility, respect and enjoyment in equestrian sport. No, i do not wish to receive a paper renewal form in 2015. Any individual who has signed as a professional with the. Currently, the status of riders and drivers competing the saddlebred division is determined by placings at only useflicensed competitions. The dress code for training through fourth levels is a short riding coat of conservative color, with tie, choker or stock tie, white or lightcolored breeches or jodhpurs, boots or jodhpur boots. Open competitions in 2015 and 2016 will be grandfathered in with a. This book supersedes all previous editions the rules published herein are effective december 1, 2015 and remain in effect except as superseded by rule changes published in the chja newsletter or on the chja web site or by subsequent editions of this book. Usef rule book dr111 aids at all lateral movements, the side to which the horse should be bent is the inside. Beginning december 1, 2015, all horses entering the grounds of a federation lic. The usef network features livestreaming and ondemand video from a wide range of exciting equestrian events each year. We will do our best to have all services fully functioning as quickly as possible.