FAQs
Horse Recording/ID
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IHP
Q: Does my horse have to be recorded?
A: Horses must be recorded in order to:
- To be eligible for USEF Awards and Championship programs including the Farnam/Platform USEF Horse of the year Program. (GR1111)
- To be eligible to compete in a USEF Computer Ranking List class. (GR1102.2)
- To be eligible to compete in USEF/USDF qualifying and championship classes and USEF National Championships for Dressage. (DR127)
- To acquire an FEI or National Passport and FEI Registration number. (GR1103, GR1104)
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Q: How can I record
my horse/renew my horse's recording?
A: 1. You can record your horse on line. In order to record
your horse on line, you must create a My USEF Account. Click
here
to sign up. Once you create your My USEF Account, you can log in to your
account and select the Horse Recording Application/ID. Select
the appropriate recording type and year (if annual is selected).
2. You can submit an application by fax, mail, or hand-delivery
to the USEF office. Horse Recording applications can be obtained
by contacting the USEF office or printing from the web site
(Click here
to download).
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Q: How do I
obtain a duplicate recording card/certificate?
A: Duplicate annual recording certificates or life recording certificates
will be issued for a fee of $10 per certificate. Please contact the USEF office
by fax, phone, or mail to request a duplicate card.
(GR812.7)
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Q: I have just
bought a horse that is recorded with the United States Equestrian
Federation. How do I transfer the ownership?
A: For horses with a Life Recording:
- The transfer fee of $60 must be submitted with the USEF
Lifetime Recording certificate signed by the last recorded
owner(s) or a copy of a Bill of Sale signed by the last recorded owner(s).
For horses with an Active Annual Recording:
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The transfer fee of $60 must be submitted with a copy of a
Bill of Sale signed by the last recorded owner(s).
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The transfer fee will be waived if the member is upgrading the
Annual Recording to a Life Recording ($125) when transferring.
For horse with an Inactive (Expired) Annual Recording:
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The expired annual horse recording certificate signed by the last
recorded owner(s) or a copy of a Bill of Sale signed by the last
recorded owner(s).There is no fee to transfer however the fee Of
$75 for Annual Recording or $200 for Lifetime Recording must be
submitted with the Horse Application if recording/renewing the horse.
USEF does not accept agent's signatures
as authorization for an ownership transfer. A parent signature
is accepted for a minor. If the signature of the last recorded
owner is not available, an Ownership
Affidavit must be completed and notarized. It must explain
why the required signature is not available and submitted
with proof of ownership (bill of sale, cancelled check, registration
papers).
Authorization for transfer of ownership within a family (as defined in GR123) may be submitted in writing and signed by
the previous owner(s) (parent or legal guardian for minors) and the new owner(s). There is no fee to transfer a
horse/pony within a family.
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Transfers become effective the date that
the proper forms (with required signature(s)) and fees are
received at the USEF office. (GR1105)
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Q: I am leasing
a horse with a USEF recording. How do I register the lease
with USEF?
A: The lease registration fee of $60 must be submitted to
the USEF office with a copy of the lease agreement signed
by lessee and lessor. USEF does not accept agent signatures
for the purposes of registering a lease. If a written lease
agreement is not available, the USEF
Lease Registration form must be completed, signed
by lessee and lessor, and submitted with the lease registration
fee.
The lease agreement or registration form must indicate a start
date and end date of the lease period. For competition purposes, the lease registration
is effective the date that the proper fee and form (with required
signatures) are received in the USEF office. Once the lease
is registered with USEF, the horse/pony must be entered under
the ownership of the lessee.
We do not get involved in the terms of the lease. USEF must
have written confirmation by both parties if a lease is extended
or if the lease is terminated prior to the expiration date.
Lessor or lessee must renew the USEF Annual Recording by November
30th. If the lease is extended beyond the previously submitted
end date, written notification must be received in the USEF
office within 30 days of its original expiration. If the notification
is not received within 30 days, the lease must be registered
again as stated above (with signed agreement and fee). (GR1108)
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Q: What is the
procedure to change my horse's name?
A: In order to change the recorded name of a horse competing
in divisions that do not require breed registration, the name
change fee of $60 must be submitted with the original Annual
Recording card or Life Recording certificate with a written
request or completed Name
Change Request form signed by the recorded owner(s).
(GR1108)
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Q: Can my application
be rushed?
A: You can pay the $30 Rush Fee to have your horse's recording
processed quickly. The recording application for owners paying
the Rush Fee will be processed the day of receipt and a verification
of recording will be faxed or emailed to you. Your recording
card/certificate will be mailed the next business day.
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Q: Can I find my
Horse ID's/Recording numbers on line?
A: Yes. You can log
in to your My USEF Account and select Horse Portfolio under Horse Options.
The horse portfolio will list all the horses under your account.
Also you can go to searches from the home page and select the
Horse Recording/ID search.
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Q: Can I obtain
a competition record for my horse on line?
A: Yes. You can log in to your My USEF Account and select Horse Report
on the menu. By logging
in to your My USEF Account, you will have
the option to access competition records for horses under
your ownership. In order to access these reports, you must
be listed as an owner, co-owner, or leasee. If you would like
a competition record for a horse that is not under your ownership,
please contact the appropriate breed/discipline
department. For complete instructions on accessing your
horse's competition record in the My USEF Account, click here.
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Q: How can I update my horse’s information?
A: You can update you horse information at any time
by sending the information to the office by fax, email, or mail.
In order to correct a foal date the USEF office requires proof of
foal date (breed registration papers or statement from a vet.)
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Q: How long does it take to receive my horse’s certificate?
A: Your request for a recording, transfer, name change, or lease
registration will go into effect the day the paperwork and fees
are received by the USEF office. The process can take up to 30
business days in order for the request to be processed and for
a new certificate to be printed and mailed
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Q: If my horse is owned by a farm, do the owners of the farm
have to be members?
A: If a horse is owned by a farm or any other entity, only one principal owner of the
farm or entity needs to be a Federation Senior Active, Junior active or Life member
or pay a non-member fee of $30 per competition. To be eligible for Horse of the Year
Awards, a farm or any other entity that owns a horse(s) must also obtain an exhibitor
registration pursuant to GR1106.
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Q: My horse is owned by a farm, who do I list as the owner on the entry blank?
A: According to GR1106, entries may be made in a name other than that of an individual for Horse of the Year Awards, provided such name (Stable/Farm, Corporation, etc.) is registered with the Federation. All applications for registration of a Stable/Farm, Corporation, etc. must be signed be each of the bona fide owners of the Stable/Farm, Corporation, etc. The fee for each (Stable/Farm, Corporation, etc.) registration is $200.
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Q: If my horse is owned by a farm and I do not want Horse of
the Year points does the Farm have to pay the $200 registration fee to be recognized
by the Federation and do all owners of the farm have to be Federation members?
A: If you do not want Horse of the Year points and your horse is owned by a Farm or
any other entity, an active Farm recording is not required. One owner of the farm
must be a Senior active, Junior active or a Life member of the Federation or pay a
$30 non-member fee per competition. This Farm or entity must also request a Farm
ID from the Federation. For more information on how to obtain a Farm ID number
without paying the $200 Farm registration fee you can e-mail Cathie Goodenow at
cgoodenow@usef.org.
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Q: If I decide to cancel an application submitted to USEF, can I request a refund?
A: USEF does issue refunds for applications that could not be processed if requested. If the request was processed,
a refund will not be issued. A processing fee of $5.00 is withheld from all refunds.
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IHP
Q: I am a lifetime member; do I have to pay this fee?
A: Yes
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Q: I am competing in a 1* or 2* event. Do I have to pay this?
A: Yes, all FEI competitors must pay the fee at all FEI levels.
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Q: What is the IHP?
A: The IHP or International High Performance Fee is used to promote the High
Performance programs. The IHP fee is $35 per entry at defined competitions as noted
in GR207. The fee is capped at $420 per competition year. Please refer to the USEF
website for policy and instructions on requesting reimbursement for payments over
$420 in the same competition year. An entry is defined as each horse, horse/vaulter
combination, vaulting team, or driving single, pair or team. Competition secretaries
are responsible for collecting the fees and sending them to USEF with the post-competition
report.
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