At x, make a flying lead change change lead and canter a 9m circle to the right. Judges officiating these sections shall be licensed accordingly unless permitted in the rules of the specific equitation finals exception. Usef equitation tests 119 may 20, 20 7 comments article so now that i actually have an equitation horse yay. This has been in the rules for sometime, but the committee felt it. The usef western dressage committee can disapprove a proposed rule that wdaa initiated for any reason, including if they believe the change would affect the safety and or welfare of horsesriders or create financial hardships on show managers or members. See usef rules, western dressage chapter for additional detail on acceptable bridles.
As we transition to this modified format, there may be interruptions to service. Equestrian australia national dressage rules 1215 1. Currently, the status of riders and drivers competing the saddlebred division is determined by placings at only usef licensed competitions. The purpose of this pamphlet is to assist usef dressage technical delegates, dressage judges and stewards who officiate dressage classes at any federation licensed competition. By clicking any link on this page you are giving your consent for us to set cookies. This rule will expand the way in which status is determined by allowing placings at non usef licensed competitions to also affect rider and driver status. Usdfusef dressage sport horse breeding competitions. Dressage is equivalent to usef third level and includes halfpass and flying changes. The usef network features livestreaming and ondemand video from a wide range of exciting equestrian events each year. Unaffiliated classes are club competitions run in accordance with british dressage rules. Rules usea, united states eventing association, inc.
In january, the usef board of directors approved an addition to the rule book, which outlines equine vaccination requirements at licensed competitions. In 2015, they earned an individual silver medal and team gold medal at the pan american games and returned, this time to win, at the dutta corp. Lexington, ky those usef members who wish to receive a 2008 usef rule book now have a choice of formats. Arenas details of which classes are run in each arena will be posted outside the dressage caravan on the day. Usdfusef dressage sport horse breeding competitions the usdfusef dressage sport horse breeding competition program is a usdf program that is run under usef rules and usdf dshb program rules. Dressage, a guidebook for the road to success, p 103 aids the aids for changes of lead are the same as the aids for the canter. Changes with debbie mcdonald usef dressage tests usef rule book. July 29, 20 at the midyear meeting of the united states equestrian federation, the board of directors approved a rule change proposal, effective dec. 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. Ushja would have preferred this rule change proposal to come through a committee. Inhand was added into the section title of ar222 on 1212015, making all rules under this.
Graves demonstrates the exercises, from simple transitions to flying changes to the. To show the reaction, sensitivity and obedience of the horse to the aids for the change of lead. Informally called tempis or tempi changes at this level. Georges, intermediate, grand prix, and paraequestrian, are available online for download at usdf welcomes input on all dressage tests. The september 1 deadline for members, committees, and affiliates has been extended to september 6, 2019 as the usef office will be closed and all usef resources will be unavailable august 30 to september 3 while we move to our new building. An eventing competition includes one or more tests from the following branches of equitation. 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 right choices for riding training through fourth levels.
This is a life changing rule in our sport, said usef interim ceo bill moroney. The united states equestrian federation usef is in charge of creating and maintaining the rules for eventing. Please visit the us equestrian website for the current usef rules for eventing. Changes of lead and flying change of lead chapter 19.
The usef board of directors approved a rule change proposal, effective dec. Dressage sa national dressage rules effective 18 february 2019. Dressage, the highest expression of horse training, is considered the most artistic of the equestrian sports and can be traced as far back as ancient greece. See the nc 4h horse program rules and regulations manual or more information regarding helmet requirements.
The usef rule book is now available for ios and android devices download from the apple app store. 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. Watch our panel of experts discuss what is involved in the sport of paraequestrian dressage and outline the pathway for athletes to become involved in local, national, and international competition through resources such as the nationwide network of usefuspea centers of excellence. Usef eventing technical committee kicks off convention with. Usef rule book dr105 simple change of lead this is a change of lead where the horse is brought back immediately into walk and, after a few steps, is restarted immediately into a canter on the opposite lead, with no steps at the trot. In 2016, graves and verdades were team and individual. One was that the head gear controversy was finally settled for good with the requirement that all riders at usefdressage shows wear approved helmets. Trafalgar square books, and its online bookstore, is a small business based on a farm in rural vermont. I think we need to take an entire look at our rule book and see how we can simplify. Sarah gilbert, paralegal email protected 8592252022. If the issue is not specifically addressed in this subchapter than the rules in subchapter dr1 are applicable. Officials must be familiar with dr120 and dr121 in the 2010 usef rule book, plus the accompanying photos and drawings.
For dressage dress code requirements and exceptions for any. In order to qualify for participation at the championship, an thletehorse combination must have attained a result of at least 65% from any single fei licensed dressage judge 3,4 or 5 who is part of a judging panel a single fei judges score, not overall average from the judging panel at a cdiy or at any other designated usefnajyrc qualifying competition during the designated. 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. The rider approaches the change of lead sitting in. We use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience. Usdf, your connection to the american dressage community. The participants will have two full days at one of the largest dressage sport horse breeding farms in the country. The horse has to perform at a walk, trot and canter, and all tests are ridden from memory and follow a prescribed pattern of movements. Of course now, after the fact, i cant find reference to this anywhere which probably means my brain just made it up for funsies or something. Read about the full exemption application process in the text of the rule on the usef website. The flying change is performed in one stride with the front and hind legs changing at 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.
To promote integrity, honesty, equal opportunity, fair play, responsibility, respect and enjoyment in equestrian sport. As a part of our efforts to protect the health of our employees, us equestrian is working under a flexible work plan for our staff. The dressage sport horse breeding competition rules are in the usef rule book, chapter dr subchapter dr2 rules dr201211. Usef extraordinary rule changes for dressage chronicle. Sep 09, 2018 the idcta strongly recommends that you read chapter dr dressage division and chapter ev eventing division of the usef rule book. So i am asking this question to see if anyone has any experience with using these and if theyve been permitted. Western dressage rules and tests are based in dressage fundamentals and showcase applications for the working western horse. Remember to always double check the rulebook before a competition if you are unsure about your eligibility for a division. A copy of the usef rules may be obtained from their web site free of charge. Board members pass new mileage rules at usef midyear. Please refer to usef dressage levels chart for specific competition requirements. For example, the flying change in the old third level, test three was on the centerline, which made it difficult for the judges to evaluate.
The dress code for all dressage tests and classes through fourth level see. 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. Understanding the new 2015 dressage tests dressage today. 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. Feb 21, 2017 january 20, 2015 dear fellow usef members, the usef board has recently approved that bill moroney step in as interim ceo to lead its staff in the wake of chris weltons departure. The complete rules, as they appear in appendix 3 of the usef rules for eventing. Usef eventing technical committee kicks off convention. Board members pass new mileage rules at usef midyear meeting views. Each year, ive had the task of getting the qualified list for the pregreen championships within seven days of the championships starting, and i had to start with calling 1012 people and saying, by the way, your horse isnt eligible. The only exception is the freestyle which is specially choreographed for each horse and is performed. 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. Fall of horse or rider now means elimination, which it didn.
Dressage in the united states has rules governed by us equestrian usef. Bone up on dressage rule dr 120, dress, in the usef rule book online at. Each entry must designate the division being entered open or adult amateur and must meet invitation or wild card requirements for each championship class entered. Fei rules for dressage competitions rules of the federation equestre internationale rules for international dressage. Feb 21, 2017 following the usef midyear board of directors meeting this week in lexington, ky. If you are entering a recognized competition, you are. Fei dressage nations cup rules 2020 mark up version. The hard copy is available to order from interesting in submitting a rule change proposal. March 1, 2020 for committees and affiliates for proposed rule changes to the breed and discipline rules. Watch as olympic dressage rider laura graves shares steps to teach your horse. Dressage is a highly skilled form of riding performed in exhibition and competition, as well as. There is a large workingin area and the dressage arenas are set on level ground on well.
Chapter eq equitation division subchapter eq1 regulations for all seats eq100 definition the equitation division is divided into three sections. Protective headgear is always recommended in both the competition and in the practice arena. In order to compete, all horses must be registered with the american saddlebred registry or the canadian livestock records corporation. Penalties accrued during this phase are added to the penalty score carried forward from dressage. The subcommittee updating the usef dressage tests for 2015 in effect as of. Usef morgan rules american morgan horse association. Public hosted by the dressage experience benefitting transitions. Fei i and usef s dressage judge and r sport horse breed judge janet foy has officiated worldwide and is a member of the usef international highperformance dressage committee. Rule change proposals can be submitted to the usef morgan rules committee or to the amha office.
If you have an extended or medium canter with a flying change at the end, collect on. The contact marchapril 2016 2016 usef rule changeswhat do we need to know. Proposed rule changes, presidential modifications, and archived rulebooks. The following is only a small portion of the rules. The markel usef young horse dressage program promotes the importance of selective breeding and correct training of horses in the united states, and encourages participation of breeders, athletes, and trainers of young horses in dressage competition. These little rules are not in the usef rule book either.
Training level tests are often ridden in the small arena. This initiative is sponsored by the hagyard equine medical institute. I would love to discuss the changes and new tests that they have come up with for 2015 effective dec. The object of dressage is the development of the horse into a happy athlete through harmonious education. 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. Upha morgan, arabian, and national show horse challenge cups. Letter from the usef to its members expert advice on horse. The usef eventing technical committee met this morning and the bulk of the discussion focused on the 2015 rule change proposals starting with general rule changes and then moving to the eventing specific rules. In 2015, they earned an individual silver medal and team gold medal at the. By entering a federationlicensed competition and signing this entry blank as the owner, lessee, trainer, manager, agent, coach, driver, rider, handler, vaulter or longeur and on behalf of. Currently, the status of riders and drivers competing the saddlebred division is determined by placings at only useflicensed competitions. For questions on this rule, please reach out to the usea senior director of competitions sharon gallagher at email protected. The usef bylaws, general rules, and dressage rules are found here on the usef website.
There are also usdf dshbcs rules that are in addition to the usef rules. Dressage is equivalent to usef training level test 1 and requires walk, trot, canter, free walk, and 20m circles. All of the proposals related to the new modified division were were tabled until the friday meeting. Although many competitors seem to think that certain colors are either mandated or forbidden, the usef attire rules dont actually spell out much regarding. Usdf dressage sport horse youth breeders seminar this course is an introduction for youth and young adults to the sport horse breeding farm, its purpose, operation, and overall goals.
General regulations for dressage sa effective 1 jan 2018. Usef rates equine competitions, licenses judges and other officials, and publishes and enforces competition rules. 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. Following the usef midyear board of directors meeting this week in lexington, ky. Due to its location in the rule book, a portion of the approved rule change tracking 32218. Usef 2017 sponsored by hagyard euine medical institute chapter ev eventing division subchapter ev1 general rules for all eventing competitions ev101 introduction 1. They expressed their full confidence in bills experience and expertise in equestrian governance. The usef testwriting subcommittee updates these tests every four years. The arena is enclosed by a low fence, and specific locations are marked by a standard system of letters placed around the outside on markers. Dressage governed by the rules of the fei include the following levels.
Please click here for the latest fei dressage rules. 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. When i was updating the article, i was interested to note a couple big changes. Your quick guide to the usef rules that passedand a few that. United states equestrian federation 4001 wing commander way lexington, ky 40511 p. 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. Fei wbfsh dressage world breeding championship for young horses.
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. The new dressage sa rules are below and effective from the 1st of april 2020. Hds recognized schooling shows dressage competition requirements the following dressage requirements are based on whole and or partial references from the united states equestrian federation usef dressage rules and are intended. Equestrian federation tests, from training level through fourth level. Clarification of the changes to the 2015 usef dressage tests. This edition of the 2016 usef rulebook contains the thirteen chapters that make up the general rules. The unwritten rules of dressage test riding dressage today. Text has been taken directly from the usef rules for eventing with emphasis added by the usea. A horse that did a late flying change perfectly straight could end up with a. Feb 22, 2017 if youre competing in dressage this year, take time to familiarize yourself with the significant changes in the 2015 u. 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.
In 2016, graves and verdades were team and individual gold medalists at the stillpoint farm fei nations cup at the adequan global dressage festival of champions 12. Correct attire for the dressage ring training through fourth levels. Fly hoods ear covers are permitted for all classes in order to protect horses from insects. All updated texts, showing the latest changes, can be found under approved rule changes in the rule book section of. In a us dressage finals class, the horserider combination must obtain the necessary minimum percentage score to be named champion or reserve champion. Dressage sa national dressage rules effective 1 april 2020. The only time youll now see a top hat at a dressage show in the u. Fly hoods ear covers that do not cover the horses eyes are permitted in warmup and other training. Us equestrian members receive full access to over 2,000 hours of content, including commentary from the top u.
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