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Elite Athlete Health Insurance

Elite athletes are eligible to enroll in the Elite Athlete Health Insurance (EAHI) through the USOPC. More info at the provided link.

Health Insurance Benefits Mini Poster

8.5" x 11" color poster for display

USEF Health and Insurance Benefits Mini Poster

8.5" x 11" poster for display

2020 March Trending Article

Three Reasons Why Your Athlete Needs Healthy Boundaries.

2022 February Coach Article

Coach's Mental Health: How to Set Healthy Boundaries as a Coach

2022 February Trending Article

6 Simple Foods to Eat for Bone and Joint Health

2023 July Trending Article

5 Ways Physical Health Impacts Mental Health

2023 May Coach Article

Why and How to Prioritize Sleep for Mental Health

2023 October Coaches Article

9 Social Media Dos and Donts for Healthy Team Culture

2024 August Trending Article

What can sports families do to build healthy athletes?

2025 May Coaches Article

3 Easy Ways to Make Healthy Habits Part of Your Team Culture

5 Things To Know About USEF's Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP)

The Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP) are a collection of proactive prevention and training policies to help create a safer and healthier environment in which minor athletes can thrive. The MAAPP includes Preventative Policies for electronic communications, transportation, lodging, meetings and individual training sessions, manual therapy and therapeutic and recovery modalities, and locker rooms and changing areas.

Anti-Trans Bills Are Directly Harming LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health

Anti-Transgender Bills Threaten To Harm The Health Of Trans Youth By Limiting Access To Health Care, Denying Access To Athletic Activities, And Contributing To Stigma And Discrimination

Article: Gut Health in Horses

Article: The Importance of the Horse’s Respiratory System in Health and Performance - Part 1

Article: The Importance of the Horse’s Respiratory System in Health and Performance - Part 2

Article: Think Before You Rake: Racetrack Horsekeeping May Not Help Respiratory Health

Biosecurity Tips and Checklists

These biosecurity checklists from US Equestrian Senior Veterinarian for Equine Health and Biosecurity Dr. Katie Flynn help members know how to keep your horse healthy before, during, and after competition!

Exhibitor Biosecurity Measures Pamphlet

Pamphlet provides exhibitors biosecurity measures to keep competition horses healthy.

Feeding a Horse with Megaesophagus Webinar

This webinar was hosted duirng the 2022 USEF Annual Meetign. The Friesian webinar delved into the care and importance of the health and wellness of the Friesian breed.

FEI HorseApp and Horse Health Regulations

Memo on FEI HorseApp Health requirements

From the World Health Organization (WHO)

COVID-19 Updates

Insurance FAQ

Document describing FAQ Insurance information

Insurance FAQ and Sample COI

Frequently asked questions regarding insurance for competitions. Updated 6/7/2024

Isolation Plan Template

This document along with a map image of the competition facility will be what is required to be filled out and submitted to the Federation instead of submitting via the Competition Dashboard. Filled out forms can be emailed to [email protected].

July 28, 2020 - LO Insurance Webinar

Informational webinar to educate licensed officials about their USEF LO insurance coverage.

LO Insurance Webinar - 11/24/2025

Educational webinar for licensed officials about their USEF insurance coverage.

Maintaining a Healthy Equine Facility

This flyer is a part of a flyer series to help US Equestrian members with cleaning and disinfecting. This graphic details the basics of routinely cleaning and disinfecting your equine facility.

Mental Health Action Day

Mental Health Action Day

Mental Health Action Day

Mental Health Resource Guide

A selection of informative resources providing information related to mental health, including USEF member benefits, advocacy organizations, and crisis hotlines and other support lines.

Reporting Equine Health Events Graphic

This graphic explains which items are to be reported related to equine health, what is to be included in the report and who the report should be sent to.

Required Reporting of Equine Health Events Graphic

This infographic is to be used as an aide when differentiating what is to be reported where and to who related to equine health events.

Sample Health Declaration

Sample health declaration for competitions to support healthy horses entering the competition grounds.

Temperature Reporting Form

This form is to be used to report any fevers that occur while on the showgrounds. These forms can be emailed to the Equine Health Team at [email protected].

Top Tips for Keeping Horses Healthy Poster

Biosecurity Poster with five top tips for keeping horses healthy at competitions.

US Equestrian Resource Guide: Mental Health

US Equestrian Resource Guide: Mental Health

USEF Horse Welfare & Safety Penalty Guidelines

A common thread that binds all of the Federation’s breeds and disciplines is a dedication and commitment to the health, welfare, and safety of the horse. US Equestrian is committed to ensuring the welfare of our horses and providing a safe and fair competition environment to all of our members and their equine partners. To do this, US Equestrian has created rules to govern the actions of our members and protect both horses and humans, allowing them to experience the joy of horse sports.

USEF Resource Guide: Mental Health

USOPC Mental Health Resources

Programs, services, providers, and USOC mental health contacts.

USOPC Mental Health Resources

Mental Health Resources from the USOPC.

Vesicular Stomatitis Health Declaration

Optional form to be utilized by competitors to declare residing outside a Vesicular Stomatitis State for the prior 14 days.

Veterinary - Management of Healthy GI System

Published 2022