Us equestrian members receive full access to over 2,000 hours of content, including commentary from the top u. New health and medical insurance benefits for us equestrian members. New usef proposed rule changes post by chisamba fri nov 27, 2015 12. I want to do more than just pleasure and trail riding with it though. There are also usdf dshbcs rules that are in addition to the usef rules.
There is a large workingin area and the dressage arenas are set on level ground on well. As long as the fly hood is worn as described above, then it would be permissible. Complete 2019 usef rulebook complete 2020 usef rulebook. One vertical and one oxer permitted at these heights. 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 usef bylaws, general rules, and dressage rules are found here on the usef website. For competition purposes, in the dressage division, competitors shall compete as adults from the. Exhibitors and officials must be familiar with usef dressage rules dr120 and dr121 in the current usef rule book. Beginning in 2019, usef changed the process for submitting rule change proposals and feedback. 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. Correct attire for the dressage ring training through fourth levels for more assistance or to request a catalog call 18009891500. Arenas details of which classes are run in each arena will be posted outside the dressage caravan on the day. Canada implemented the rule first, requiring all national competitors to wear helmets back in 2012. Usef rules for eventing rules usea, united states eventing.
Horse trials at eventing competitions below the modified level b. Equestrian australia national dressage rules 1215 6 section 11 notes for dressage competitors 109. Learn more about us equestrians rules, regulations, and related policies. National football league nfl draft rules regarding picks, draft order, compensatory picks, and eligibility. Check out whole lotta rosie on facebook, she has her own page, and you can see just what drafts can do. Dressage in the united states has rules governed by us equestrian usef. Whats new in the 2015 dressage tests expert howto for. 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. Lexington, ky those usef members who wish to receive a 2008 usef rule book now have a choice of formats. Unaffiliated classes are club competitions run in accordance with british dressage rules. 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 2017 uphaasha convention. The national equestrian federation of the united states. This initiative is sponsored by the hagyard equine medical institute. Rules for that competition and other international competitions are found in the fei booklet, rules for dressage events. 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.
Usef morgan rules american morgan horse association. Dr126 requirements for dressage competition management. Equinenow listing of draft dressage horses for sale. Feb 22, 2017 kristi worked as a metallurgical engineer for 15 years prior to returning her focus to riding and training dressage horses. Morgan 20 rule tracking draft effective date proponent draft 1. At federation licensed competitions, the c2 steward, or the person who is under the direction of the. Other products include steady hands, soft corrections, cinch converters, crocheted hair net scrunches, adj. Dressage diagrams usef tests 2011 the dressage directory. Please contact the usopc athlete ombudsman office at 719 8665000, or email. To promote integrity, honesty, equal opportunity, fair play, responsibility, respect and enjoyment in equestrian sport.
A dressage judges handbook by kurt albrecht author 5. Usef rule changes would increase speed, height at lower. Horses of one sex may not be judged ag ainst those of the opposite sex except in specified group classes, championship classes or special classes for single breeds or amateur handlers. Is western dressage reflected in the usef rule book. Effective december 1, 20, western dressage will be removed from the morgan chapter of the usef rule book and become an independent discipline with its own. 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. The usef rule book is now available for ios and android devices. A completed rewrite of chapter 3 of the rule book which deals with competiton licensing, including the mileage rule the summary. The rule book does not include wording on what type of material a fly hood is made out of. 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. Drafttack is ever expanding our dressage section to suit you and your drafts needs.
Breeddiscipline rules contained in the federation rule book as a guideline for conducting nonfederation com. United states equestrian federation 4001 wing commander way lexington, ky 40511 p. The us equestrian federation usef has created a new dressage sport committee to aid in overseeing and supporting the development of the sport of dressage. Effective august 1, 2011 for 2012 semifinals and thereafter.
The usef network features livestreaming and ondemand video from a wide range of exciting equestrian events each year. Competitions existing prior to december 1, 2011, each competition so. Please click here for the latest fei dressage rules. The dressage sport horse breeding competition rules are in the usef rule book, chapter dr subchapter dr2 rules dr201211. Due to its location in the rule book, a portion of the approved rule change tracking 32218. She is an fei threestar dressage judge and fei fourstar paradressage judge and technical delegate, as well as a usef s dressage and r dressage sporthorse judge. In the case of conflicting verbiage, the current online usef rule book will supersede this document. This is an outstanding experienced friesian gelding for sale that won his 1st level dressage classes last weekend with a very novice rider.
Yes, the usef board of directors voted to add a new discipline to the rule book and in the process welcomed a new recognized affiliate. Protective headgear is always recommended in both the competition and in the practice arena. Rule change proposals can be submitted to the usef morgan rules committee or to the amha office. I have always wanted to own a draft horse, mainly because i love their size. Guidelines for dressage bits by united states equestrian. While the usef rule book is heavy going, its easily ac. 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 decision made by usef is the second time a major horse sport nation has implemented a safety helmet requirement at all levels of dressage. Suspension extended through may 31, 2020 apr 27, 2020 asha national select series virtual saddlebred horse show session 2 starting soon. Draft horses can do just see whole lotta rosie, sugarbush draft, entering the dressage ring. The us equestrian dressage sport committee will be responsible for the sports development, organization, rules, licensing changes and handling any issues that may arise. Usef rates equine competitions, licenses judges and other officials, and publishes and enforces competition rules.
For procedural guidance for filing a grievance, please contact emily pratt at email protected. Instructors dressage test book laminated new 2019 tests. Or, stop by any of our retail stores to speak with a dover saddlery product adviser. Sep 09, 2018 the idcta strongly recommends that you read chapter dr dressage division and chapter ev eventing division of the usef rule book. Text and graphic diagrams of the 2019 usef dressage second level tests 1,2,3. For my half draft i ended up piecing together a bridle from various parts to make it fit her oddly shaped head. Draft horses are obviously not built for jumping, but i have seen some do excellent in flatwork, like dressage and western pleasure. 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 part of our efforts to protect the health of our employees, us equestrian is working. Usdfusef dressage sport horse breeding competitions. Text and graphic diagrams of the 2019 usef dressage fourth level tests 1,2,3. The rules published in this rule book are subject to additions or. By submitting this application, you agree all information is correct and you agree to abide by all usef rules.
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