SafeSport

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US Equestrian Launches New Online Safe Sport Resource Center for Members

There is nothing more important to US Equestrian than the health and safety of our members, especially our young ones. We share this goal with our vast membership and are committed to working together to create a safe environment for all equestrians. This is what Safe Sport is all about and today...

January 15, 2020
News

Five Fast Facts About the USEF Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention (MAAP) Policies: What You Need to Know

On June 1, 2019, US Equestrian’s Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention (MAAP) Policies went into effect. As members work to change their behaviors to further support and protect minor athletes (anyone under 18 years of age regardless of USEF age), in our sport, the following are five fast facts you need...

June 10, 2019
Education

VIDEO: What You Need to Know About SafeSport

Sonja Keating, General Counsel for US Equestrian (USEF), led a session about SafeSport at the 2018 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention, covering changes to the SafeSport Program over the last year and answering questions of the session attendees on the reporting process.

February 27, 2019
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US Equestrian Updates SafeSport Sanctions List

US Equestrian updated its SafeSport Sanctions List following the issuance of an interim suspension. The interim suspension prohibits participation, in any capacity, in any activity or competition authorized by, organized by, or under the auspices of the United States Olympic Committee, the nation...

October 5, 2018
News

Letter from US Equestrian President and CEO Regarding Safe Sport

US Equestrian believes the safety and welfare of our members, especially our children, is of paramount importance and that all members must be kept safe from abuse of all kinds.

September 6, 2018
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US Equestrian Announces New Safe Sport Training Requirements

On August 27, 2018, the US Equestrian Board of Directors approved a rule change requiring that effective January 1, 2019, all US Equestrian (USEF) adult members with a Competing Membership must complete USEF’s Safe Sport Training in order to be eligible to participate in USEF activities.

August 29, 2018
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US Equestrian Safe Sport Ban and Temporary Suspension Communication Policy Update

US Equestrian recently updated our notification process for Safe Sport temporary suspensions and lifetime bans. US Equestrian continually evaluates our communication strategy to ensure we provide our members with meaningful information in a timely manner.

July 27, 2018
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U.S. Center for SafeSport Updates Disciplinary Records

The U.S. Center for SafeSport has notified US Equestrian of updates to its Disciplinary Records following the issuance of a Temporary Suspension to Tommy Serio and Neil Donnelly, Jr., based on allegations of misconduct.

July 13, 2018
News

Safe Sport Frequently Asked Questions

US Equestrian has prepared responses to frequently asked questions regarding interim measures issued by the U.S. Center for SafeSport. The following information is an additional resource to help further educate US Equestrian members and the public around these important matters.

July 9, 2018