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Rule Refresher: What Are the Regulations for Each Level?

Curious as to if you are ready to make the move up to a new level before the 2025 season ends? Now might be a good time to refresh your knowledge of the regulations set aside for each level as outlined in Appendix 3 of the

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Rule Refresher: One Piece of Gear You Can Never Forget on Cross-Country

Helmet? Check. Protective vest? Check! Your horse is wearing boots and/or studs appropriate for the terrain? Check! As you go through your pre-cross-country gear checklist, don't forget one of the single most important items: your medical data carrier.

August 3, 2025
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Rule Refresher: Breaking Ties

Ties in the sport of eventing happen more often than you might think. But what happens when two competitors end their weekend on the exact same score? This month's Rule Refresher takes a look into the regulations behind breaking ties, as outlined by the July 6, 2025

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Rule Refresher: Unauthorized Assistance Across the Phases

Having a coach is critical to your success at an eventing competition. Coaches provide necessary guidance regarding all three phases of the competition, safety, horse welfare, and so much more. But did you know there are times where your coach cannot assist you? In eventing receiving what the

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Rule Refresher: Submitting an Inquiry, Protest, or Appeal

There may come a time at a competition where you wish to submit an inquiry, protest, or appeal, and it is important for you to understand the difference between the three and how to go about handling each scenario. Luckily, the May 28, 2025

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Rule Refresher: Understanding Cross-Country Faults

Eventing combines three phases: dressage, show jumping, and cross-country. It is arguable that many eventers compete in this sport because of the cross-country phase. It's a fan-favorite for sure with its wide open galloping tracks, a wide variety of obstacles to jump, and the ability to encounte...

April 6, 2025
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Rule Refresher: Extraordinary Rule Changes Effective April 1, 2025

Equally as important as staying brushed up on your knowledge of the USEF Rules for Eventing, it is also important to stay up to date on any rule changes coming through the pipeline. In this month's edition of ...

March 3, 2025
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Eventing 101: Understanding Your Entry Form

You have put in the practice at home, you and your horse feel confident, and your trainer has said, “It’s time!” All that is left to do at that point is to submit your entry for the Horse Trial in which you want to compete. Submitting an entry is easy. Most competitions offer a way to submit your...

February 18, 2025
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Rule Refresher: Planning Your 2025 Season? Time for a Refresh!

As you sit down to map out your 2025 eventing season, its important to consider your current qualifications and what qualifications you will need to meet in order to see your plans through! Now is...

February 13, 2025
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Rule Refresher: Not a Non-Compete? Not Allowed on Grounds

Bringing your future eventing prospect with you to a horse trial as a non-compete can be a wonderful educational opportunity for horses not used to the hustle and bustle of the show grounds. However, horses must be registered with the show office as a "non-compete" horse in order to be allowed on...

January 11, 2025

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