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...

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...

Lexington, Ky. - American Regent Animal Health, a division of American Regent, Inc. and the manufacturer of Adequan® i.m. (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan), has been a longstanding supporter of US Equestrian (USEF) and will continue sponsorship of major equestrian events and initiatives throughout the 2020 season. Adequan® provides essential support to US Equestrian as the title sponsor of the Adequan® U.S. Para Dressage Team and for the Adequan/USEF Para Dressage National...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian (USEF) has been closely monitoring the COVID-19 virus outbreak and the inevitable impact this pandemic will have on green eligibility for hunter horses and ponies. We know it has been a challenging time for everyone, and we appreciate the way our community has come together to identify and implement solutions to issues arising from the pandemic. As a result of global pandemic, and the impact it has had on the horse industry, USEF has modified the Green Hunter...

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 appear in blue font. The full listing of rule modifications related to COVID-19 impacts can be...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is now accepting host bid applications for the 2020 USEF Junior Hunter National Championships - East Coast as a result of the cancellation of the 2020 Brandywine Horse Shows. The 2020 USEF Junior Hunter National Championships - East Coast was originally scheduled to be held from July 5-7, 2020, in Devon, Pa. Host sites interested in submitting a bid must do so by May 15, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. ET. If no acceptable bid applications have been received by the...

The USEF Board of Directors' Mid-Year Meeting scheduled for June 22-23, 2020, will be held virtually to support ongoing efforts to minimize gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This decision was approved by the Board of Directors in a meeting held Friday, April 24. The USEF Mid-Year meeting will be open to up to 1000 people, including the media and USEF members, with further details available in the coming days regarding the schedule and how to register for the meeting. A key agenda...

Lexington, Ky. - The 2019 US Equestrian Annual Meeting will take place for the first time in West Palm Beach, Fla., at the Hilton West Palm Beach, January 9-12, 2019. Members of the media who would like to attend should submit a request for credentials by January 4, 2019. The US Equestrian Annual Meeting hosts committee meetings as well as the Pegasus, Horse of the Year, and Intercollegiate Awards, which wrap up the 2018 competition year across all breeds and disciplines. The 2019 edition will...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian (USEF) has been closely monitoring the COVID-19 virus outbreak and the inevitable impact this pandemic will have on qualifications for our national championships and finals. We know it has been a challenging time for everyone, and we appreciate the way our hunter/jumper community has come together. The following amendments to qualifications for the 2020 USEF Junior Hunter National Championships and 2020 USEF Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm are...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce Honor Hill Farms as Welcome Reception Sponsor of the 2020 USEF Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm. Pony Finals will take place August 3-9 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky., and the Welcome Reception will be held on August 4 from 3-5 p.m. in the vendor area. First-timer ribbons will be given out to riders attending their first Pony Finals at this reception. “We’re happy to have Honor Hill Farms on...