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Rule Change Open Forum Recap from 2024 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention

With longtime Rule Change Open Forum moderator Malcolm Hook unable to attend this year’s USEA Annual Meeting & Convention, Alison Lloyd with the U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF) took over the forum on Saturday.

December 14, 2024
Competitions

New Eventing Rule Changes Going into Effect December 1, 2024

Following the United States Equestrian Federation's (USEF) summer meeting, 11 new rules changes for the 2025 eventing season were approved to go into effect starting Dec. 1, 2024. Now is a great time to begin familiarizing yourself with these upcoming adjustments to make sure you are in complianc...

July 18, 2024
Competitions

Heads Up Competitors! Important Information Surrounding Entry Form and Liability Waiver Requirements for USEA/USEF Eventing Competitions

When aiming to compete in a United States Eventing Association (USEA) recognized competition (national competition or international competition), licensed or endorsed by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), understanding and fulfilling the specific requirements for entry forms and liab...

April 12, 2024
Competitions

2025 Rule Change Proposal Comment Period Now Open

Each year the USEA opens up the opportunity for membership to weigh in on rule change proposals applicable to the sport of eventing and now is the time for our membership to weigh in on rule change proposals for the 2025 competition year.

November 21, 2023
Competitions

New Eventing Rule Changes Going into Effect October 1, 2023

The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has made five rule changes which will go into effect October 1, 2023. Familiarize yourself with these rule changes below to make sure you are in compliance before heading out for your next event.

September 27, 2023
Competitions

FEI Eventing Updates

The FEI released updates on the FEI eventing statistic reports, deformable/frangible devices, and the judging of narrow fences.

March 8, 2019
Competitions

Delay of Implementation - EV115.2.d – Maximum Diameter of Snaffle Bits

During the first USEF eventing competition held after the implementation of the rule, a significant number of the bits measured (commonly used bits) were out of compliance with this rule. Subsequently, we’ve been advised that the FEI will discuss the rule further and it is possible they will make...

March 7, 2019