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Jul 04, 2023
USEF Board of Directors Approves Rule Changes at Annual Mid-Year Meeting
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) held its annual Mid-Year Board of Directors meeting on June 19 and 20 in Lexington, Kentucky. During the meeting, the Directors heard updates from around the sport, learned from leading experts, and made several important decisions that directly impact USEF members and their horses.
Dr. Stephanie Bonin is a lifelong equestrian who is a renowned expert in the field of brain injuries and helmet protection. Dr. Bonin’s presentation focused on the history of protective headgear in sport, the current testing standards, and where helmet technology is today.
Dr. Katie Flynn is USEF’s Senior Staff Veterinarian, a role she stepped into earlier this year following a career as an equine staff veterinarian for the California Department of Food and Agriculture and, most recently, was the State Veterinarian for Kentucky. Dr. Flynn presented on her role with USEF, the recent outbreak of vesicular stomatitis (VS) in Southern California, and the importance of continuing biosecurity efforts to prevent its spread.
Finally, the Board acted on a round of rule changes at the Mid-Year meeting. Each change below, unless otherwise noted, will go into effect on Dec. 1, 2023, for the 2024 competition year.
Equine Safety & Wellbeing
| • | GR1101.1 (036-22) - Microchipping
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| • | GR1215.3 (033-22) – Requiring Adequate Rest for Horses at Competitions
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| • | GR1033.5 (023-22) – Number of Stewards, TDs, and/or Certified Schooling Supervisors Required to Officiate
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| • | GR1215.5 (045-22) – Barn/Temporary Stabling Identification
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Human Athlete/Participant Safety & Welfare
| • | GR848.6 (032-22) – Return to Competition Protocols
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| • | GR801.2 (030-22) – Helmet Certification
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Fairness/Level Playing Field
| • | GR1304.1 (049-22) – Conflict of Interest Rules for Licensed Officials
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To view all of the rules changes, click here.
Sep 23, 2023
Eventing News
Stellar Show Jumping Round Puts Saville in the CCI4*-S Lead at Plantation Field
As Tropical Storm Ophelia brought soaking rains to the region today, the Plantation Field International continued its four days of competition with CCI3*-S and CCI4*-S show jumping and cross-country for CCI1*-S, CCII2*-S, and CCI3*-S divisions.
Sep 23, 2023
Meet the Newest Area IX Champions
The USEA Area IX Championships took place during two different horse trials this summer, with the Modified Championships as part of the The Event at Archer (Cheyenne, Wymoming) in August and the Preliminary, Training, Novice, and Beginner Novice Championships taking place during The Event at Skyline (Mount Pleasant, Utah) in September. In addition, Area IX offered additional championship tests at the Starter and Tadpole levels at Skyline.
Sep 22, 2023
Eventing News
Martin and Luke 140 Take CCI4-S Dressage Lead at Plantation Field International
The CCI4*-S division at the 2023 Plantation Field International Horse Trials kicked off today with 39 horses headed down centerline. Local rider Boyd Martin of Coatesville, Pennsylvania, topped the leaderboard riding Luke 140, owned by the Luke 140 Syndicate, and is also tied for third (28.8) with the Annie Goodwin Syndicate’s Fedarman B. Martin is also placed 23rd with Contessa, owned by the Turner family.
Sep 22, 2023
Young Event Horse
The Dutta Corporation Returns as Title Sponsor of the USEA Young Event Horse Championships
The United States Eventing Association, Inc. (USEA) is humbled to announce the return of long-time partner The Dutta Corporation as the “Title Sponsor of the 2023 USEA Young Event Horse (YEH) Championships,” which include the East Coast Championships at the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill in Elkton, Maryland, on Oct. 19-20 and the West Coast Championships at Twin Rivers Ranch in Paso Robles, California, on Oct. 27-28.
