However, in the us this rule is currently being revised for the novice level and below. Usef members must provide proof of current membership usef card or copy thereof either with. All dressage tests are available in their corresponding discipline within the menu your roleorganisers. Pony usdf, your connection to the american dressage. Or refer to the dressage division in the usef rule book what is a pony. To promote integrity, honesty, equal opportunity, fair play, responsibility, respect and enjoyment in equestrian sport. Us equestrian members receive full access to over 2,000 hours of content, including commentary from the top u. The book covers over 25 tricks that you can teach your horse, including. It is intended as an information resource for clubs,dressage results,chat,arena diagrams, instructors,tests, warmblood horses, and tack saddles for international dressage enthusiasts. Arenas details of which classes are run in each arena will be posted outside the dressage caravan on the day. Dressage judging guidelines, directives and information.
Anyone competing in a confederationlicensed show as an amateur must meet the requirements outlined in usef gr 6. Usef rates equine competitions, licenses judges and other officials, and publishes and enforces competition rules. The usef the united states equestrian federation is the governing body for most horse sports in the united states including both dressage and eventing. Hunter show attire for the hunter ring dover saddlery. Fei rules for dressage competitions rules of the federation equestre internationale rules for international dressage. It is a shameful piece of junk not worthy to be called a rule book. 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. If a recognized national affiliate association ceases to affiliate with the federation, the board ofdirectors may in its. So i am asking this question to see if anyone has any experience with using these and if theyve been permitted. Protective headgear is always recommended in both the competition and in the practice arena. While the usef rule book is heavy going, its easily ac. Thats right, beginning with the 2014 competition season, western dressage will have its own chapter in the usef rule book.
The organization is incorporated as a public benefit humane and education organization. The rules of the contest were that horses andre palmers were allowed to. The titles or terms legion of honor champion, legion of supreme honor. Published 19042017 guidelines on the relationship between the walk and the paces. For more the most complete and current information on pony measurement, please view the usef pony measurement faq page by clicking here.
Rules usea, united states eventing association, inc. Trafalgar square books, and its online bookstore, is a small business based on a farm in rural vermont. Horsemens yankee pedlar may 2011 by equine journal issuu. Kathy rowse is a usdf bronze, silver and gold medalist, a usef s judge, and a member of the usdf l education program faculty. Exhibitors and officials must be familiar with usef dressage rules dr120 and dr121 in the current usef rule book, plus the accompanying photos. Complete 2019 usef rulebook complete 2020 usef rulebook. Instructors dressage test book laminated new 2019 tests. Other products include steady hands, soft corrections, cinch converters, crocheted hair net scrunches, adj. The dressage directory is a dressage directory and link list site to pages containing equestrian and classical horse information. The alaska 4h horse rules book for shows and activities. June 1, 2011, horses previously enrolled as original entries will continue to. The federation mayonly recognize one national breeddiscipline association for each breed or discipline with competition rules inthe rule book.
The national equestrian federation of the united states. Please click on the buttons below to be redirected. Rule change proposals can be submitted to the usef morgan rules committee or to the amha office. The dress code for all dressage tests and classes through fourth level see. Text and graphic diagrams of the 2019 usef dressage third level tests 1, 2, 3. 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. The purpose of this pamphlet is to assist exhibitors as well as usef dressage technical delegates, dressage judges. General regulations for dressage sa effective 1 jan 2018. Dressage in the united states has rules governed by us equestrian usef. Easy to read text and graphic diagrams of the 2019 usef second level tests 1,2,3. This rule book governs all dressage competitions conducted by the pcant, its clubs and supersedes all previous versions. There is a large workingin area and the dressage arenas are set on level ground on well. Here we quote the 2011 usef rule book for hunter attire for riding astride, and.
The usef rule book is now available for ios and android devices. For situations not covered in this rule book, current united states equestrian foundation. The idcta strongly recommends that you read chapter dr dressage division and chapter ev eventing division of the usef rule book. Published 250720 guidelines for the evaluation of pirouettes, the contact and mouth problems. I know i am feeding a superior product, using less storage space, saving time. The official guide of the united states dressage federation. Rules for that competition and other international competitions are found in the fei booklet, rules for dressage events. The rulebook appendices and dressage tests rules for the 2020 competition year. 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. Its purpose is to provide information to the public about the humane care, treatment and training of gaited horses, with a special emphasis on the tennessee walking horse, and to promote the exhibition of the flat shod and barefoot. Purpose, instructions, and collective marks extra points are explained. Together with her husband, mike, she operates silverleaf dressage, a training facility in suffolk, virginia. Tsb is thrilled to have a role in promoting western dressage and encouraging riders of all abilities and levels to pursue it with their horses. Bits may be made wrubber or plastic c vr, but may not be modif by adding latex, etc.
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. New health and medical insurance benefits for us equestrian members. Guidelines for the marking of fundamental mistakes in dressage movements. The usef holds the s for all the dressage tests used except intro to dressage test a and b. 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.
The dress code for the fei junior tests, fei dressage tests for 4, 5, and 6 yearold horses and the usef test for 4year old horses is a short riding coat of conservative color, with stock or tie, breeches, and protective headgear as defined in dr120. Usdf is heavily involved in test writing, and is in the process of taking over all judge training only the final approval goes to usef. Guidelines for dressage bits published on dec 10, 2014 united states equestrian federation. At the midyear meeting of the united states equestrian federation, the board of directors approved a rule change proposal, effective december 1, 20, which recognizes western dressage as an individual discipline which will have its own chapter in the usef rule book beginning with the 2014 competition season. The official guide of the united states dressage federation bryant, jennifer o. Eventing is an equestrian event where a single horse and rider combine and compete against. Guidelines for dressage bits by united states equestrian. Mouthpiece must be metal or rigid plastic but may be made wrubber, plastic or leather cover. This book also endeavours to provide a simple picture of what is expected from riders at the various grades. The pinnacle of dressage competition is the grand prix of dressage competition of the olympic games.
Dressage sa national dressage rules effective 1 april 2020. Definitions in this rule book, the following definitions apply. Unaffiliated classes are club competitions run in accordance with british dressage rules. Our primary focus is on education about and the promotion of western dressage. Exhibitors and officials must be familiar with usef dressage rules dr120 and dr121 in the current usef rule book. The new dressage sa rules are below and effective from the 1st of april 2020. 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 western dressage association of america is an educational not for profit with a 501c3 status. The benefits of a dressage judges perspective dressage. The united states equestrian federation usef is in charge of creating and maintaining the rules for eventing. This show will be conducted and judged in accordance with the rules and regulations of the current usef rule book. A copy of the usef rules may be obtained from their web site free of charge.
In a us dressage finals class, the horserider combination must obtain the necessary minimum percentage score to be named champion or reserve champion. The confederation does not prevent amateur riders from earning prize money. Usef international discipline association 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. Coefficient movements double points are shaded for easy identification.
Others believe the classic format is superior because it teaches horsemanship, due to the extra. Please click here for the latest fei dressage rules 20 fei world dressage challenge rules. The national dressage rules have been updated to clarify persisting grammatical and editorial errors that have lead to misinterpretations. Georges and developing horse grand prix tests, freestyle training, first, second, third, and fourth level tests, diagrams oriented from the judges view at c. Learn more about us equestrians rules, regulations, and related policies. District of new york or in the supreme court of the state of new york, county of new york, to the. Text and graphic diagrams of the 2019 usdf introductory tests a,b,c and usef training level tests, first, second third and fourth level tests, developing horse prix st. The usef network features livestreaming and ondemand video from a wide range of exciting equestrian events each year. Schooling show rules idcta idcta illinois dressage.
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