The 2020 USEF Board of Directors' Mid-Year Meeting will be held remotely via Zoom to support ongoing efforts to minimize gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting is open to all Senior Active and Life members. Scheduled to begin June 22, 2020, at 11:00 a.m., this important meeting will include the election of President of the Board for the term beginning January 2021, review and approval of rule change proposals, and presentation and approval of the Diversity and Inclusion...

Dear USEF Members, Competition Organizers (Licensees and Managers), and Licensed Officials, Now that some competitions have resumed, it is important that we all remain vigilant in our efforts to reduce the risk of COVID-19 virus transmission when attending a USEF-licensed competition. Please remember that we are among the first sports to reopen, and by strictly adhering to these requirements and best practices we can demonstrate to local, state and federal authorities that the equestrian...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has announced a new partnership with Flexi Equine, manufacturers of the world’s elite tack locker. As part of this sponsorship, US Equestrian members can receive 5% off a Flexi Equine tack locker and a free grooming box . Flexi Equine will supply the U.S. Olympic Equestrian Teams with expertly engineered tack lockers for the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo. “Our skillfully crafted lockers are the result of an in-depth design process and a detailed...

Lexington, Ky . - US Equestrian continues to plan for the 2020 USEF Pony Finals, presented by Collecting Gaits Farm, scheduled for August 3-9 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. The safety of our members, their families, support teams, ponies, and all of the individuals involved with conducting this competition is a top priority. Therefore, this year’s event will follow the most up-to-date USEF COVID-19 Action Plan for USEF-Licensed Competitions released by the Federation at the...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce a new partnership with Protequus ® , the company behind the NIGHTWATCH ® smart halter ™. Equestrian Jeffrey R. Schab founded Protequus in 2013 after losing a horse to colic. The NIGHTWATCH smart halter is a patented equine distress and wellness monitor that provides horse owners and caretakers with early warning alerts to reduce the potentially devastating impact of colic and other equine health emergencies. The smart...

The USEF dispute and grievance processes and procedures have been under review this year. We continually strive to listen to our members and improve our processes to ensure that we deliver the best and most fair process to our members. Having heard from our athletes, owners, volunteers, and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, as well as others, we have drafted amendments responsive to the comments and suggestions received. The proposed amendments to the USEF Bylaws will be...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce a new partnership with Dalman Jump Co., the Official Jump Company of US Equestrian. Established in 2012, Dalman Jump Co. has grown to become the largest jump company in the United States, building custom jumps that have been seen in arenas around the country, from some of the nation’s most prestigious competitions to home schooling arenas. Dalman Jump Co. truly builds jumps for all, from pony hunters to the grand prix ring and...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian (USEF) is pleased to offer a discount on lifetime recordings for yearling and two-year old horses and ponies. This discounted rate is available from July 1-August 31, 2020. Horses and ponies must be recorded with USEF in order to be eligible to participate in the USEF Awards and Championship Programs. A horse recording is also required to compete in USEF Computer Ranking List Classes and USEF/USDF qualifying and championship classes. The following...

Many questions have been raised and ideas shared regarding the fall indoor circuit and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Board of Directors and show management teams of the Pennsylvania National Horse Show, Washington International Horse Show and the National Horse Show, have been working closely together to explore options to successfully and safely host these events in 2020. In this most difficult year, we believe it is important to find the best solution to hold these events...

The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has approved additional modifications to USEF rules in accordance with a resolution approved by the Board of Directors to address issues related to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. A summary of the most recent modifications is listed below, and the full content of each modification has been added to the comprehensive listing of modifications and appears in blue font. The full listing of rule modifications related to COVID-19 impacts can be...