This section gives you access to all the documents, information you need to accomplish your role as organisers inside the equestrian world dressage tests eventing downloads. The 2020 eventing rules annex a permitted bits does not include any diagram with a plate section in the bit under permitted mouthpieces, therefore any bit with a plate is currently not allowed. The sport originated as a cavalry test and is comprised of three phases. The program utilizes veterinarians and technicians around the country to collect blood and urine samples from horses competing at usef events. Protective headgear is always recommended in both the competition and in the practice arena. Rules and safety as the national governing body for the sport of eventing in great britain, british eventing regulates as well as schedules more than 170 events throughout britain that cater for over 15,000 members and nearly 94,000 entries per season march to october. A trusted reader standing at the side of the arena allows a rider to concentrate on the movement shes performing without worrying about forgetting what comes next. Sep 09, 2018 two other web sites that may be helpful are. Reaccreditation form and complete an open rule book test orbt. All permitted bits for eventing dressage are included in annex a of the eventing rules. Fees dressage riders will be placed in order of go by the dressage show secretary. 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. Please click here for the latest fei dressage rules. The blinker pictured here does not fall under the category of blinkers and is therefore.
For several obvious reasons one being the dqs dont know what usea is. Generalregulations for dressage sa effective 1 january 2018. Eventing dressage tests may be offered if clearly indicated in the. The 2015 tests will be effective december 1, 2014 through november 30, 2018. 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. Tips for calling a dressage test expert howto for english. One vertical and one oxer permitted at these heights.
Penalties accrued during this phase are added to the penalty score carried forward from dressage. National eventing rules effective 1 january 2018 latest update december 2017 fei changes are in purple and national changes are in red the equestrian australia national eventing rules may also be found on the equestrian australia website. Dressage tests seniors prix stgeorges pdf xml edition 2009 update 2018 intermediate i pdf xml edition 2009 update 2020 intermediate a pdf xml edition 2015 update 2020 intermediate b pdf xml edition 2020 intermediate ii pdf xml edition 2014 update 2020 grand prix pdf xml edition 2009, revision 2014 update 2020 grand prix special pdf xml. The united states equestrian federation usef is in charge of creating and maintaining the rules for eventing. Usef usdf dressage tests are now available and published online through usdf here. Rules usea, united states eventing association, inc. 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. By clicking any link on this page you are giving your consent for us to set cookies. Any form of blinkers is forbidden for the cross country test eventing rules. Usea dressage score sheets available online anywhere. British eventing dressage tests with diagrams from trotonline. Please visit the us equestrian website for the current usef rules for eventing. You can view the new tests on the usea website or using the links below beginner novice.
Feb 22, 2017 calling a dressage test for a friend can help to give her confidence so she performs at her best. Exhibitors and officials must be familiar with usef dressage rules dr120 and dr121 in the current usef rule book, plus the accompanying photos. The usef rule book is now available for ios and android devices. Jump training rules and paper entry form 2019 2020 149. Dressage festival of champions view all announcements. Join me as i post weekly blogs covering many topics relating to classical foundation training. Whether you are preparing to compete at an ec or fei sanctioned dressage competition, or you are a competition organizer preparing to host dressage classes, you can access all ec national dressage tests and fei dressage tests below. British eventing provides the rules and regulations for events that are affiliated to.
The test itself consists of a series of compulsory movements at walk, trot and canter, to be executed within a rectangular arena, measuring either 20x40m or usually 20x60m. This helps to ensure that the horse and rider build the strong foundation required for the skills needed at higher levels. New usef dressage tests released for 2018 eventing nation. What is equestrian dressage, what are the rules and how does it work. The olympic sport of eventing is best described as an equestrian triathlon. Equestrian sports new zealand eventing dressage tests effective 1 january 2010. By assisting and educating competitors, event organizers and officials. Four star test a 2009 update 2014 four star test b 2009 update 2014 olympic games 4 star test b short update 2014. Sarulesfor eventing asat1jan2019v5esa social media policy 2019. The eventing dressage tests international eventing dressage competitors will undergo an opening veterinary fitness inspection, before the dressage test is performed. Text has been taken directly from the usef rules for eventing with emphasis added by the usea. Equestrian eventing dressage tests phase local riding.
The equestrian australia national dressage rules may also be found. Medication rules befar and a national programme of equine testing is in. The rule book does not include wording on what type of material a fly hood is made out of. We use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience. An eventing competition includes one or more tests from the following branches of equitation. Below you will find some key rules and rule changes for 2020 and where to find them in the rule book, please take a few minutes to read the full list of 2020 changes here. Each level builds upon the preceding levels principles. Please also refer to the pony club health and safety rule book for. Please refer to fei dressage rules directly for permitted saddleryequipment in fei cdis events. If you have an iphone i really like the equitests app i have equitests 3, which has all the usef 2011 tests from training through fourth level, which has animated test diagrams, the full score sheets, and the ability to record a caller reading the test as you ride at your horses own pace so you can replay it later on your own. Usef international discipline association the usea is an educational organization committed to providing eventing enthusiasts with a competitive level suited to their individual skills. Dressage nz acknowledges the usef, usdf and the efa dressage australia and the dressage directory for their assistance in the production of the 2019 esnz dressage tests and diagrams from introductory through to level 6. Tests individual or combined, horse trials, and threeday events. 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.
At what level in dressage are you required to sit the trot. A copy of the usef rules may be obtained from their web site free of charge. Fei proposed changes to equestrian olympic formats an. A usea recognized combined test comprises two of the three tests of a horse trial and takes place on one day, during which the competitor rides the same horse in both tests. A minimum standard for body protectors beta en158 2009 or 2018 level 3 or astm f1937 is being introduced 1 august 2020 by nzpca and esnz eventing with regards to crosscountry as per esnz eventing rules article 655. Suspension extended through may 31, 2020 amended qualifying processes released for 2020 adequanfei north american youth championships dressage and 2020 u. The 2015 united states equestrian federation dressage tests have been published on usef. You can view the new tests on the usea website or using the links below.
Dr dressage division usef 2017 chapter dr dressage division subchapter dri dressage governing regulations the pinnacle of dressage competition is the grand prix of dressage competition of the olympic games. Rules for that competition and other international competitions are found in the fei booklet, rules for dressage events. So if you planning to purchase a new body protector make sure it is compliant with these new standards. Not sure if dressage whips are allowed, check your rulings coz sometimes theyre not. May 09, 2011 may 7 2011 siecs weekend of world cups, eva and ruben perform the eventing prelim 1 dressage test. Dressage tests serve as a measure of the horse and riders schooling. The fei code of conduct for the welfare of the horse states that tack must be designed and fitted to avoid the risk of injury and pain and based on it, the dressage rule book regulates in article 428 saddlery that a cavesson noseband must never be as tightly fixed so as to harm the horse. All purpose saddle for every phase or you can use a dressage saddle and a close contact or ap. Dressage will be ruled by the usef dressage division rule book. This is a good opportunity for trainers, exhibitors and competition managers to understand how to work together to create the safest possible environment for everyone as we look ahead to restarting 2020 competitions as early as june 1 with a phased regional approach. Tetrathlon, horse trials, pony racing whether it be tests, rallies, competition or.
To promote integrity, honesty, equal opportunity, fair play, responsibility, respect and enjoyment in equestrian sport. If i go to a local dressage schooling show and ride a test of choice and choose a usea test, they do not have any of the usea tests. Eventing nation the new 2018 usef dressage tests were. The idcta strongly recommends that you read chapter dr dressage division and chapter ev eventing division of the usef rule book. If a whip is carried in the crosscountry andor jumping test, or while jumping any obstacle before these tests, it must not be weighted at the end or exceed 75cm 30. The 2020 be rules and members handbook is now available to view online. Dec 30, 2009 a plain snaffle bit only for dressage and you can use most other bits for the jumping and xc phases as well as martingales. As long as the fly hood is worn as described above, then it would be permissible. Usdf, your connection to the american dressage community. Currently, under usef gr411 conditions for therapeutic administrations of prohibited substances, pergolide can be administered, but requires a 24hour withdrawal from treatment prior to competition and represents a hardship to competitor and horse. On the ignorance of noseband tightness and vague fei.
The first phase dressage shows the graceful partnership of horse and rider through a sequence of movements on the flat. Trafalgar square books, and its online bookstore, is a small business based on a farm in rural vermont. The usea is a nonprofit 501c3, educational organization committed to providing eventing enthusiasts with a competitive level suited to their individual skills. Beginning in 2019, usef changed the process for submitting rule change proposals and feedback.
A standard lunge whip may be used when lunging a horse. The usea offers a strong and continuous training opportunity for an everexpanding field of worldclass competitors. International fei and united states equestrian federation usef rules. As an exception, riders competing sidesaddle may carry a whip in the dressage test at all competitions, including championships. This video tells you everything youll need to know about this discipline. The federation and the usea recognize three types of eventing competitions. Braid for dressage first, the rulesahough testrian federation rule book states that braiding the horses mane for dressage is optional, the unwritten rule is always to braid, except perhaps for unrecognized competitions schooling shows. Annex a is a supplement to the usef dressage rules.
Equestrian australia national dressage rules 1215 2 table of contents. New usef dressage tests released for 2018 eventing. Note that in certain tests below second level, some specific movements do require rising trot, such as the stretchy trot that appears at the end of first level, test 2. Other products include steady hands, soft corrections, cinch converters, crocheted hair net scrunches, adj. I am not about to order a whole pack of tests to have only 1 that i may only use 1 or 2 times. Complete 2019 usef rulebook complete 2020 usef rulebook. The object of dressage is the harmonious development of the physique and ability of the horse. Chapter ev eventing division subchapter ev1 general rules for all eventing competitions ev101 introduction 1. Art2ride classical foundation dressage san diego horse training will faerber world dressage federation dressage tests from the blog. The other committees also get to vote on the rules, but if the rules only affect dressage, they usually defer to the dressage committee. The new 2018 usef dressage tests have been released and go into effect dec. Most dressage riders consider braiding a traditional form of. In addition to the 2015 usef dressage test booklet, the usef h. The national dressage tests for ec sanctioned eventing competitions are as follows.
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