As a part of our efforts to protect the health of our employees, us equestrian is working. The united states equestrian federation usef board of directors has voted to prohibit the use of medroxyprogesterone acetate mpa in horses competing in useflicensed competitions effective december 1, 2019. Dressage tests serve as a measure of the horse and riders. Dressage tests usea, united states eventing association. Competitions are held at all levels from amateur to the olympic games and world equestrian games. For the definition of amateur status, please refer to the usef rules for eventing, appendix. Dressage at circle g is governed by the rules and specifications of the current usef rule book and the current usdf region rule book. Usdf, your connection to the american dressage community.
The sport originated as a cavalry test and is comprised of three phases. Exhibitors and officials must be familiar with usef dressage rules dr120 and dr121 in the current usef rule book. Us equestrian usef has updated the usef rules for eventing with the. We use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience. The usef rule book is now available for ios and android devices. Whether you are preparing to compete at an ec or fei sanctioned dressage competition, or you are a. 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. It is the competitors responsibility to check the current. Here well focus on the rules and guidelines that apply to hunter, jumper, eventing and dressage. Correct attire for the dressage ring training through fourth levels for more assistance or to request a catalog call 18009891500.
Ev3 dressage test 43 ev4 dressage rules 43 ev5 dressage arena 44 ev6 dressage scoring 45. Just doublecheck the rulebook before you pack your tack trunk. The first phase dressage shows the graceful partnership of horse and rider through a sequence of movements on the flat. 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. Usef rules for eventing equestrian canada rules for eventing british. Schooling show rules idcta idcta illinois dressage. A plain snaffle bridle, made entirely of leather or leather like material,with either a regular cavesson, a dropped noseband, a flash noseband or crossed noseband.
The olympic sport of eventing is best described as an equestrian triathlon. All usef owned events, selection trials, training camps, clinics and activities will be suspended through may 3, 2020 consistent with recommendations by the cdc. The united states equestrian federation usef is pleased to announce the athleteandhorse combinations who will represent the dutta corp. Midsummer dressage is covered by the rules and specifications of the current usef rule book and will be conducted and judges in accordance therewith. Each level builds upon the preceding levels principles. Due to its location in the rule book, a portion of the approved rule change. All esdcta dressage schooling shows are conducted according to the usef rules for dressage competitions, with exceptions as noted here. If you are entering a recognized competition, you are responsible for understanding all pertinent rules. Dressage tests serve as a measure of the horse and riders schooling. 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. Life, senior active and junior active members shall be eligible to participate in all classes at regular. Usef developing horse grand prix test for horses 810 years of age.
The following is only a small portion of the rules. The fei has proposed the following rule changes in relation to dressage for 2019. The usef rule book is now available for ios and android devices download from the apple app store. Thank you in advance for your understanding and patience. An eventing competition includes one or more tests from the following branches of equitation. The fei jumping and dressage rules apply for the eventing jumping and dressage tests except where otherwise provided in these eventing rules. Usef rule changes would increase speed, height at lower. Updated march 22, 2019 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. As a competitor, it is most helpful to read your usef rule book. One vertical and one oxer permitted at these heights. 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. Dressage has always been pretty forgiving of a momentarily addled rider, unlike the hunterjumper and eventing worlds where, if you have a brief brain freeze and slip past a jump out of order, youre done.
Scoring at dressage schooling shows dressage today. The united states equestrian federation usef is in charge of creating and maintaining the rules for eventing. The western dressage association of america is an educational not for profit with a 501c3 status. At tryon international equestrian center usef national a. Usef passes dressage and eventing helmet rules expert. Or, stop by any of our retail stores to speak with a dover saddlery product adviser. The idcta strongly recommends that you read chapter dr dressage division and chapter ev eventing division of the usef rule book.
Watch the land rover kentucky threeday event presented by mars equestrian live on usef network april 2528, 2019. Life, senior active and junior active members shall be eligible to participate in all classes at regular competitions, eventing competitions at the preliminary level or above and combined driving competitions at the advanced. For drawings of permitted bits and nosebands please see annex 1. Wdaa tests western dressage association of america. Rules usea, united states eventing association, inc.
Following the usef midyear board of directors meeting this week in lexington, ky. Refer to usef rules for eventing for more information. Rules for that competition and other international competitions are found in the fei booklet, rules for dressage events. Usef third level test 3 opengaigusdf qualifying sunday. A copy of the usef rules may be obtained from their web site free of charge. The rules may have changed from the current usef rule book. The usef rule on the presence of blood calls for immediate elimination of the horse and rider at any level of competition, according to their rule book. 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.
Video ridethroughs of usef eventing dressage tests with directives. Usea and fei eventing dressage tests us equestrian. By clicking any link on this page you are giving your consent for us to set cookies. Sarah gilbert, paralegal email protected 8592252022. Beginner novice, novice, and training dressage tests approximate time correction for 2018 usef dressage tests for eventing decoding the 2018 dressage tests dressage test released for new modified level eventing training online presents. Every class offered herein which is covered by the rules and specifications of the current federation rulebook will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith. Click here for the 2019 leadline test additional information located on the usea and usdf websites. 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. Sturmunddrang in the test pro app there is a pdf icon near the top. Any modification introduced to the fei jumping and dressage rules during the year will be evaluated for application in eventing from 1st january the following year. Bandages or boots left on the horses legs during a test. Fences should be straightforward, with true ground lines and no combinations. This helps to ensure that the horse and rider build the strong foundation required for the skills needed at higher levels. The dress code for all dressage tests and classes through fourth level see.
Usea and fei eventing dressage tests us equestrian usef. Proposed fei blood rule causes controversy the horse. Eventing is an equestrian event where a single horse and rider combine and compete against other competitors across the three disciplines of dressage, cross country, and show jumping. A current copy of the usef rulebook where the most recent rule changes are highlighted in red is. All four of the horses feet go outside the arena fence during a test, with or without the rider.
Life, senior active and junior active members shall be eligible to participate in all classes at regular competitions. There are links to usef store meh and the rule book great idea, and will be adding the links to the on the levels content soon, which i think will be very useful for me. National and international horse shows and horse trials. Understand the usef equine drug testing rules expert how. Usef updates rulebook with extraordinary rule changes. The most accomplished horse and rider teams perform fei tests, written by the international equestrian governing body called the federation equestre.
Usef efforts were preceded by the riders4helmets helmet safety symposium, held in wellington, fla. This event has its roots in a comprehensive cavalry test that required mastery. Whips are not permitted in eventing dressage when entering space around arena or during the test for fei events. Land rover kentucky threeday event presented by mars. Usef usdf dressage tests are now available and published online through usdf here. The section on dressage is helpful information that spells out what is expected from the horse and rider in the dressage tests at each level. Contact us equestrian at 859 2582472 if you need a rulebook. 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. Sustained resistance of longer than 20 seconds during a test. Every class offered herein which is covered by the rules and specifications of the current usef rule book. Our primary focus is on education about and the promotion of western dressage.
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