USEF has three different types of membership options for individuals, the Active Competing Membership, the Subscriber Membership and the Fan account. The Active Membership costs $80 per year, the Subscriber Membership is $25, and the Fan account is free. We also offer a Farm/Business membership which is $80 for one full year from date of purchase. 

An Active Competing membership is the membership required in order to compete at any USEF licensed competition as a rider, owner, driver, trainer, coach, longuer, or handler. This membership also gives full access to the USEF website, including the Network, Learning Center, and searches. We also have a collection of great MemberPerks available to all members!

The Fan account is perfect for any person who wishes to have the same accessing to our website, live streams and MemberPerks listed above, but who will not be competing or own horses that are competing in USEF competitions! 

When you purchase an active membership online, you will see that the page gives you two different end date options. The first will be the end of the current competition year, 11/30/2024, and the second option will be a full year from the current date. There is no difference in price between these two options. Some people just prefer to have their memberships end with the competition year rather than having the membership run a full 365 days. 

Effective 12/1/2022 for the 2023 competition year an Extraordinary Rule change to GR 202.1 Membership Requirements amending the approved use of Show Passes was adopted to streamline the membership process and further support safety, education, awareness, and accountability amongst coaches, trainers, and parents. Key changes to the rule are:

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Non-member participants in the role of riders, drivers, handlers, vaulters, lungers, owners, lessees, and agents must pay a Show Pass fee.Competitions cannot accept payment for a Show Pass from exhibitors. Show Pass purchases can only be made online on the USEF website by exhibitors.

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Non-member participants in the above roles are limited to obtaining no more than one (1) Show Pass per competition year.

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To be eligible to participate at Federation Licensed Competitions, all persons acting as coaches or trainers, and legal guardians signing entry blanks as coaches or trainers on behalf of their minors must be Senior Active Members in good standing.

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The online Show Pass form can be accessed at the following URL: https://www.usef.org/show-pass. The Show Pass form cannot be completed until a competition start date is within the next 14 days or if the show is currently in progress.

Change in Rules

 All Foreign Participants, including Equestrian Canada members, must join USEF as Competing Members to Participate in National Competitions. These participants may purchase one show pass per competition year unless they are competing as a coach or trainer. 

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Additional Resource:

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If a horse(s) is owned by a farm or any other entity, at least one of the Farm/Business’s owners, must also be a Federation Senior Active Competing Member in good standing. See GR201.

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USEF Show Pass FAQ

• Effective 12/01/2023, EC Sport Licence holders in good standing and with a Gold or Platinum Sport Licence (FEI Disciplines); Bronze or Silver (Eventing); or Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum Sport Licence (non-FEI disciplines and breeds) will be given a USEF Competing Membership at no cost for the purpose of competing in USEF-licensed competitions.
• If you are seeking USEF Horse of the Year points or other program benefits that require a full membership (participation in certain qualifying classes and finals), you are required to obtain a paid USEF Competing membership.
• The reciprocal complimentary membership provision in place for EC Sport License holders applies only to obtaining a USEF Senior Active (Competing) membership, it does not apply to those looking to obtain a USEF Subscriber level of membership.
• Click here for step-by-step instructions for obtaining a complimentary USEF Competing membership or contact USEF Member Services at [email protected].

• USEF Competing Members in good standing will be given a complimentary EC Sport Licence for the purpose of competing in EC competitions. (EC Sport Licence holders are required to pay the appropriate levies as indicated in the EC rules and regulations, which are applicable at the time of the sanctioned competition.)
• Pursuant to EC rules, all individuals competing in EC-sanctioned competitions must be EC Sport Licence holders in good standing of EC, and those 18 years of age and older must complete the Fostering Healthy Equestrian Environments Training and the EC Concussion Awareness training before being allowed to compete.
• USEF members competing at international competitions sanctioned by EC are required to pay high performance fees as defined by the EC rules.
• For information about how to obtain a no cost EC Sport Licence, please visit/contact [email protected].

You can record the Farm/Business online by creating a new account through the website. You will have to log out of your individual account, and then go to the "Become A Member" link. https://www.usef.org/org

No, your business is not required to be officially incorporated to be registered with USEF. We are not a legal registry, so we do not have any legal requirements for registering a farm with us. 

USEF has moved to a unique email system due to a number of factors, including SafeSport, duplicate account creation, and security reasons. Unfortunately, our system will only allow an email to be used once in our database. If you are a parent with 2 or more participating children that do not have email accounts of their own, we would recommend creating an email account for them for USEF purposes through one of the free email websites, such as Gmail, Yahoo, or AOL. 

You can use the forgot password feature on the log in screen to send an email that will allow you to reset your password.

https://www.usef.org/log-in

Please be aware that you must have a valid email address on file with US Equestrian to reset your password. If you do not receive an email after using this feature please call Member Services at 859-810-8733 or email [email protected]

US Equestrian's Member Service team is available Monday - Friday from 8:30 am to 5 pm ET.

United States Equestrian Federation

4001 Wing Commander Way

Lexington, KY 40511

Email [email protected] 

Phone: 859-810-8733

https://www.usef.org/faqs

Your account will automatically unlock after a few minutes. Please be patient, and then refresh your browser. Your username should be your USEF number. If you are unsure of your password, please use the "forgot password" link. https://www.usef.org/forgot-password