Smooth leather or leather like halfchaps may be worn if combined with matching colored paddock boots at all levels at schooling shows. Paco and i doing our final for applied dressage at savannah college of art and design scad. Anatomy of usdf dressage test sheets introductory level by. Any dressage seat equitation class except walktrot, held at a usef licensedusdfrecognized dressage competition during the qualifying period may be used for qualifying for that years usdf dsm semifinals, with the exception of classes restricted by criteria. The full saddlebred youth division rules and letter from us equestrian president tom o mara. Dressage seat equitation equitation information and scoresheets fei tests, such as prix st. Best practices considerations for dressage education events. Dressage seat equitation guidelines for competitors. See the nc 4h horse program rules and regulations manual or more information regarding helmet requirements. The usef bylaws, general rules, and dressage rules are found here on the usef website.
Feb, 2017 the new 2011 usef dressage tests members of the u. Insurance groupusdf regional dressage championships and usef dressage national championships respectively, competitors must comply with all championship rules. 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. Usef dressage test level 1 test 2 2011 tests youtube. Dr127 usef usdf qualifying and championship classes and federation. Iea dressage national finals interscholastic equestrian association.
Usef dressage rules dr120 and dr121 in the current usef rule book. For riders competing in training level and above, there. As an equestrian sport defined by the international equestrian federation, dressage is described as the highest expression of horse training. Judges checklist 2012 10 16 2012 united states dressage. Instructors dressage test book laminated new 2019 tests. After that date if space permits registration will also be open to usdf l program graduates and foreign judges from countries who are contracted to use usef dressage tests.
If a rider intends to enter the us dressage finals as an adult amateur, the rider must be an adult by the current usef definition dr 119. Us equestrian members receive full access to over 2,000 hours of content, including commentary from the top u. Georges, intermediate, grand prix, and paraequestrian, are available online for download at. The 2015 tests will be effective december 1, 2014 through november 30, 2018. Sarah gilbert, paralegal email protected 8592252022.
Fei pe tests may be ridden at nonconsecutive level to usdf, usef, and other fei tests. They were devised through a collaborative effort on the part of member feedback, the evaluation of respected horse people, and equine organizations and then revised and edited by a special division of our education committee. The object of dressage is the harmonious development of the. These laminated books are formatted for callers as well as riders, coaches and spectators in an easy to read print size. The pinnacle of dressage competition is the grand prix of dressage competition of the olympic games. If usdfs national dressage awards are of interest to you, become familiar. The purpose of this pamphlet is to assist exhibitors as well as usef dressage technical delegates, dressage judges. Recap and discussion of all other pertinent usef rules, procedures, and directives, including current changes andor additions as listed in the rule book supplement. For any circumstances not specifically covered in these rules reference should be made to the following publications of. 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. In any circumstances not specifically covered by these rules, the fei rules for dressage events will apply. Refer to usef dr3 for complete specifications of the usef usdf dsm program. Jan 22, 2021 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.
Ea national dressage rules clean effective 1 january 2021 04032021 update. This book contains the standard usdf and usef tests with back pocket for other tests and notes. For a copy of the full 2017 rule book click the link below. The process of writing the new dressage tests starts about three years prior to their publication.
The current usef rule on protective headgear will be enforced at all shows. If the rules of the ociel do not apply to a given situation, then the rules of the usef shall govern. This is an example of the dressage tests offered by. In this example, usdf introductory level test b, the requirements are free walk, medium walk, working trot rising, 20meter circle, and halt through walk. Guidelines for judging dressage seat equitation classes.
Horses competing in fei pe tests are limited to a maximum of two dressage rides per day including equivalent usef or usdf tests. Keep informed of all rule changes by reading usef s monthly publication, equestrian. Refer to the usef rule book for all rules regarding usef licensed competitions. The rules are a great place to start for all the information you need to know to compete in affiliated dressage, including what you and your horse are allowed to wear, what the judges are looking for and how to qualify for all the different championships. After the signal has been given, the competitor must enter the arena at a within 45 seconds. The rider should be wellbalanced, elastic, sitting deep in the center of the saddle, smoothly. But wouldnt it be nice if we collected all the rules you need to know for the dressage phase, including dress and equipment rules, all in one spot. The 2015 united states equestrian federation dressage tests have been published on usef. Effective august 1, 2011 for 2012 semifinals and thereafter. A closed book examination on the usef dressage rules including but not limited to rules pertaining to criteria for paces, figures and movements, conduct of dressage classes, and rules governing judges, pertinent usef general rules, and the usdf glossary.
Rules for that competition and other international competitions are found in the fei booklet, rules for dressage events. The requirements section lists dressage test patterns in the current test for which the horserider pair must show competence. Equestrian federation usef are able to access the new tests at the following links, once they are signed in. Please note that the equivalency chart per rule usef dr 119. Aug, 2018 the following article was originally printed in the january 2011 issue of dressage today. Exhibitors and officials must be familiar with usef dressage rules dr120 and dr121 in the current usef rule book, plus the accompanying photos. All the dressage tests used by the usdf at recognized shows will change for 2011. If you need one, call usef at 859 2582472 or go online at. The test name in this example, 2019 usdf introductory level test b walktrot is at the top of page 1.
Please refer to fei dressage rules directly for permitted saddleryequipment in fei. Rules usea, united states eventing association, inc. Competitions existing prior to december 1, 2011, each competition so affected may be pro. All the movements should be obtained with imperceptible aids and without apparent effort of the rider. Dressage tests below fei tests used in the us are published by the us dressage federation usdf. The fei has removed rules for freestyles from their rule book and now publishes various. Comply with all pertinent rules of the usef and usdf, honoring the principles of fair play inherent in them. See usef rules, western dressage chapter for additional detail on acceptable bridles. In addition to the 2015 usef dressage test booklet, the usef h. Usdf, your connection to the american dressage community. Fei dressage rules 2021 25th edition, updates effective 1 january 2021 clean version updated march 2021.
While the usef rule book is heavy going, its easily ac. There are two subcommittees that work closely together. The us equestrian federation usef announced a rule change on tuesday, august 28, 2018, requiring that, effective january 1, 2019, all usef members 18 and over with an adult competing membership must complete safe sport training in order to be eligible to participate in usef. The usea is a nonprofit 501c3, educational organization committed to providing eventing enthusiasts with a competitive level suited to their individual skills. The united states equestrian federation usef is in charge of creating and maintaining the rules for eventing. The written test usually takes place on the evening prior to the oral. Freestyle rule causes controversy and confusion at usdf. Before entering a dressage competition, study the rule book carefully.
The united states equestrian federation posted its new headgear rules for dressage at the end of january 2011. The usef rule book is now available for ios and android devices. Dr126 requirements for dressage competition management. British dressage competition rules british dressage. 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. All usef dressage tests for eventing for 20142018 are now available on the usea website. The youth division accounts for exhibitors 16 to 21 years of age in fine harness, fivegaited, threegaited, park, pleasure, western, hunter country pleasure, parade, roadster, and dressage suitability for the 2021 competition year. The rules for dressage competitions recognized by usef are published in their rule book. Dressage will be ruled by the usef dressage division rule book. Forms and publications 2007 rule book 2008 rule book 2009 rule book 2010 rule book 2011 rule book 2012 rule book 20 rule book 2014 rule book. May 05, 2017 july 29, 20 at the midyear meeting of the united states equestrian federation, the board of directors approved a rule change proposal, effective dec. Team for the 2021 longines fei endurance world championship and are listed in ranked order.
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. Please refer to usef dressage levels chart for specific competition requirements. The lower level tests include directional arena diagrams for each movement. The rules published in this rule book are subject to additions or. The usef network features livestreaming and ondemand video from a wide range of exciting equestrian events each year. Dressage judges training program requirements and procedures. Only riders and teams who have qualified according to rule 8200 are. Always be sure, however, to consult the current usef rule book for the most uptodate information on dress code. Better still, refer to the online rule book, which is uptodate on rule. Dressage federation board of governors at the adequan usdf annual convention voted to ask the u. I hereby agree to be bound and abide by the rules, regulations, and policies of usef as published in the usef rule book and on the website at. All tests must be carried out from memory, and all movements must follow in the order laid down in the test. The following exceptions to usef rules are permitted at esdcta dressage schooling shows. Text has been taken directly from the usef rules for eventing with emphasis added by the usea.
A current copy of the usef rulebook where the most recent rule changes are highlighted in red is available on the usef website some of the most common questions pertaining to rules are explained briefly here. Us equestrian announces team for the 2021 longines. Fees dressage riders will be placed in order of go by the dressage show secretary. The national equestrian federation of the united states. Western dressage rules and tests are based on dressage fundamentals and showcase applications for the working western horse. Fei pe tests may be ridden at nonconsecutive level to usdf, usef. The usdf introductory level test sheets and the usef training through fourth level test sheets have a standard anatomy format that riders should understand and study. All classes are run under the general rules of the usef unless otherwise specified. All esdcta dressage schooling shows are conducted according to the usef rules for dressage competitions, with exceptions as noted here. All classes at the ociel shows will be run under the us equestrian federation rules and specifications as modified for equestrian competition. The novice three day dressage test, marked 2012, will remain the same.
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