An ambling gait or amble is any of several fourbeat intermediate horse gaits, all of which are faster than a walk but usually slower than a canter and always slower than a gallop. Jun 28, 2015 upper level dressage with a 19 year old mustang. The usef bylaws, general rules, and dressage rules are found here on the usef website. The usef the united states equestrian federation is the governing body for most horse sports in the united states including both dressage and eventing. A completed rewrite of chapter 3 of the rule book which deals with competiton licensing, including the mileage rule the summary. Please click here for the latest fei dressage rules.
The current usef rule on protective headgear will be enforced at all shows. She has officiated at many major shows in the united states and has judged at national championships and cdis in guatemala, england, canada, poland, australia and mexico. At federation licensed competitions, the c2 steward, or the person who is under the direction of the. It follows the wild horse from its evolutionary origins on this continent to its return with the conquistadors to its bloody battles on the old frontier to its present plight as it fights for survival on the vanishing range. Bengt ljungquist memorial championships finals classes. Your quick guide to the usef rules that passedand a few that. Smooth leather or leather like halfchaps may be worn if combined with matching colored paddock boots at all levels at schooling shows. Instructors dressage test book laminated new 2019 tests. Usef members must provide proof of current membership usef card or. Rules for dressage definitions of paces and movements please note these definitions have been predominantly taken from the fei rules. Usef 2017 sponsored by hagyard equine medical institute chapter jp jumper division subchapter jp1 general jp100 eligibility 1. Janet brown foy is an fei idressage judge, usef s dressage judge and usef r sporthorse breeding judge. Pony usdf, your connection to the american dressage.
United states equestrian federation 4001 wing commander way lexington, ky 40511 p. Updated april 1, 2020 the purpose of this pamphlet is to assist exhibitors as well as usef dressage technical delegates, dressage judges and stewards who officiate dressage classes at any federation licensed competition. The organization is incorporated as a public benefit humane and education organization. Other products include steady hands, soft corrections, cinch converters, crocheted hair net scrunches, adj.
Protective headgear is always recommended in both the competition and in the practice arena. Complete 2019 usef rulebook complete 2020 usef rulebook. This show will be conducted and judged in accordance with the rules and regulations of the current usef rule book. Exhibitors and officials must be familiar with usef dressage rules dr120 and dr121 in the current usef rule book. The idcta strongly recommends that you read chapter dr dressage division and chapter ev eventing division of the usef rule book. A guide to finding an offthe track tb for dressage. All esdcta dressage schooling shows are conducted according to the usef rules for dressage competitions, with exceptions as noted here. Ambling gaits are smoother for a rider than either the twobeat trot or pace and most can be sustained for relatively long. As long as the fly hood is worn as described above, then it would be permissible. The tests are designed to evaluate the proficiency of the rider relative to the requirements of the given level, without giving extra credit for the horses gaits. Every horse andor pony competing at federation competitions andor events shall be subject to either the no foreign substance provisions gr409 or the therapeutic. Trafalgar square books, and its online bookstore, is a small business based on a farm in rural vermont. Us equestrian magazine by united states equestrian.
Us equestrian magazine returned to print, with four issues reaching all members for a total of about 360,000 mailed issues, nearly doubling the circulation to 90,000 per issue shopusef. Rules for that competition and other international competitions are found in the fei booklet, rules for dressage events. Mustang sport horses and ponies dressage, eventing, hunter, jumper. Hall of fame profile here january 2017 z yourdressage. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a. Or refer to the dressage division in the usef rule book. The object of dressage is the development of the horse into a happy athlete through harmonious education. We hold true to the long and glorious history of this breed and acknowledge the original andalusian bloodlines which include horses from both spain and portugal. Tipsters should provide their names, contact information, and specific details.
Usef morgan rules american morgan horse association. All tests used at usdf recognized shows are the tests listed above except for intro to dressage test a and test b. In an effort to address the situation, the usef dressage committee and appointees from the usdf developed the rider tests for use by riders at training, first and second levels. Including updates effective january 1, 2020 d r fei champs, reg e s s test. When you have achieved three qualifying scores, the next time you login youll see a notification with a link to register your qualification and book you championship show entry with british dressage.
Beginning in 2019, usef changed the process for submitting rule change proposals and feedback. We published our first horse book, centered riding by sally swift, in 1985, and since then have continued to strive to produce highquality equestrian books and. Usef international discipline association the united states dressage federation is the only national membership organization dedicated to dressage, a method of horse training in existence since ancient greece and an olympic sport since the inception of the modern olympics in the late 1800s. The following exceptions to usef rules are permitted at esdcta dressage schooling shows. Mustang sport horses and ponies dressage, eventing. New health and medical insurance benefits for us equestrian members. Lexington, ky those usef members who wish to receive a 2008 usef rule book now have a choice of formats. The united states equestrian federation takes seriously its role as a governing body for equestrian sport and implements programs and policies to protect human and equestrian athletes. The rule book does not include wording on what type of material a fly hood is made out of. Usef rule changes that were passed by effective date and presented at the 2017 uphaasha convention. Usdf will be actively seeking member feedback on rule change proposals already in the usef system as well as rule change proposals that are in draft form, allowing members the opportunity to provide feedback at the very early stages of the process. Its purpose is to provide information to the public about the humane care, treatment and training of gaited horses, with a special emphasis on the tennessee walking horse, and to promote the exhibition of the flat shod and barefoot walking horse at. To promote integrity, honesty, equal opportunity, fair play, responsibility, respect and enjoyment in equestrian sport. The new rule is 23 pages long, so a brief summary is tough, but if you want to read the whole thing, its available at the usef website.
Sep 09, 2018 the idcta strongly recommends that you read chapter dr dressage division and chapter ev eventing division of the usef rule book. Usef members must provide proof of current membership usef card or copy thereof either with the entry form or when checking in at the show office. In the case of conflicting verbiage, the current online usef rule book will supersede this document. Learn more about us equestrians rules, regulations, and related policies. Fosh is the acronym for the friends of sound horses. Usef rates equine competitions, licenses judges and other officials, and publishes and enforces competition rules. Feb, 2017 in an effort to address the situation, the usef dressage committee and appointees from the usdf developed the rider tests for use by riders at training, first and second levels. Your quick guide to the usef rules that passedand a few. Equinenow listing of mustang dressage horses for sale. January 2017 yourdressage by usdf publications issuu. Mustang is the sweeping story of the wild horse in the culture, history, and popular imagination of the american west. For procedural guidance for filing a grievance, please contact emily pratt at email protected.
A current copy of the usef rulebook where the most recent rule changes are highlighted in red is available on the usef website some of the most common questions pertaining to rules are explained briefly here. Short conservative color riding coat w tie, choker, stock tie or. Horses that amble are sometimes referred to as gaited, particularly in the united states. Fei rules for dressage competitions rules of the federation equestre internationale rules for international dressage.
Morgan 20 rule tracking draft effective date proponent draft 1. Article 401 object and general principles of dressage 1. Beginning with the 2008 competition year, the entire usef rule book will be available on a convenient usb flash drive commonly known as a memory stick. To share the successes of mustangs sport horses and ponies and to show. Us equestrian magazine by united states equestrian federation. Mustang sport horses and ponies dressage, eventing, hunter. The pinnacle of dressage competition is the grand prix of dressage competition of the olympic games.
Sold honeybadger once in a lifetime large pony mare was reserve champion in the mmc in 20 honeybadger once in a lifetime large pony mare was reserve champion in the mmc in 20. Discover dressage mustang horses for sale on americas biggest equine marketplace. Originally posted by dancingarabian view post mixed feelings but it might be a nice way to get people show experience. We published our first horse book, centered riding by sally swift, in 1985, and since then have continued to strive to produce highquality equestrian books and videos for the good of the horse. Athletes wishing to file a grievance challenging a denial or threatened denial to participate in competition, please see the athletes guide to filing a grievance regarding opportunity to participate and grievance form. Please contact the usopc athlete ombudsman office at 719 8665000, or email. Cadence is shown in trot and canter and is the result of the proper harmony that a horse. Blm stiffens mustang purchase rules habitat for horses. Rule change proposals can be submitted to the usef morgan rules committee or to the amha office.
Dressage diagrams usef tests 2011 the dressage directory. As from 1 january 20 it will be compulsory for any athlete younger than 18 years of age to wear. The usef rule book is now available for ios and android devices. To share the successes of mustangs sport horses and ponies and to show our appreciation for these under recognized. This initiative is sponsored by the hagyard equine medical institute.
A dressage judges handbook by kurt albrecht author 5. The usef rule book is designed to delineate boundaries that create an environment for fair and honest competition within which equestrians can enjoy competing safely, with integrity and respect. Usdf, your connection to the american dressage community. In order to compete in any jumper classes at licensed competitions as an exhibitor, rider, trainer, or hisher agents, a person must be an active member of the united states hunter jumper association, inc.
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