Jan 31, 2017

2017 Final Exam for USEF Licensed Eventing Officials to be Held at Richland Park Horse Trials

By Shelby Allen - USEA Staff
Ground Jury and Officials before Eventing horse inspection at the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Normandy, France. StockImageServices.com photo.

Due to an event cancellation, the location of the USEF Licensed Officials Final Examination has been relocated to the Richland Park Horse Trials in Richland, Mich. August 24-27, 2017 and is open to all prospective “r”, “R”, “S” Eventing Judges, Technical Delegates, and Cross-Country Course Designers.

What: All Levels Final Examination

Who: Prospective “r”, “R”, “S” Eventing Judges, Technical Delegates, and Cross-Country Course Designers

Where: Richland Park Horse Trials, Richland, Mich.

When: August 24-27, 2017

Only participants who have met the USEF licensing requirements are eligible to attend the final examination. Registration and payment must be received by July 24, 2017.

Click here for the Registration Form.

The USEA Training Programs for Eventing Officials (TPEO) also hosts educational programs throughout the year which are open to both prospective eventing officials and auditors who wish to learn more. If you have dreams of becoming a licensed official, find the 2017 TPEO schedule below:

2017 Training Program for Eventing Officials Schedule:

If you are interested in becoming a “r” Eventing Licensed Official, here’s where you should start: Eventing Judge | Eventing TD | Eventing Course Designer

The USEF is responsible for the licensing; the USEA provides the training programs to fulfill the licensing requirements. Should you have any questions on any of the licensing documents, please direct them to: [email protected].

For more information about the USEA Training Programs for Eventing Officials, please contact Nancy Knight; [email protected] 703-669-9997.

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