United States Eventing Association

Amateur Status Declaration

When renewing your USEA membership for the 2013 season please pay close attention to the Amateur Status section on the application. The USEA office has been receiving many applications that are not complete. You must check YES or NO in the Amateur Rider Declaration section. Only print and sign your name if you are declaring that you are an Amateur. If you do not check either box, we will assume that you are a Professional.

USEA will allow a seven (7) day grace period upon receipt of the application to change from a Professional to an Amateur. You may change from an Amateur to Professional at any time. Please contact the USEA office at 703-779-0440 (1) or email [email protected] to change your status.

If you have already renewed for 2013 please double check that your status is correct by searching here: http://useventing.com/competitions/profile-user-search

From the USEF Rules for Eventing Appendix 3, Section 4.4 AMATEUR (A) The following may participate in Eventing competitions as an Amateur.

a. Any competitor in possession of a valid Amateur card issued by the USEF, or

b. Any Senior USEA member who competes in the Training, Novice or Beginner Novice Level who meets the requirements of Federation GR1306. Individuals declaring such status must present, upon demand, an audited financial statement in support of the claim of eligibility; failure to do so will be deemed a violation. Misrepresentation of eligibility under this provision will subject an individual to disciplinary action under GR1307.6, GR1307.8, GR1308.3 and Chapter 6. Amateur certification under this provision is valid for Eventing competitions only and does not confer Amateur status for participation in any other Breed or Discipline.

If you are unclear about whether you qualify as an Amateur or Professional, please email: [email protected].