Usef hunter rule book

The usef network features livestreaming and ondemand video from a wide range of exciting equestrian events each year. Usef rule clarification for hunter and hunter seat. The usef rulebook 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. I think we need to take an entire look at our rule book and see how we can simplify. Board members pass new mileage rules at usef midyear. Following the usef midyear board of directors meeting this week in lexington, ky.

The usef rule book is now available for ios and android devices. Judges consider many factors when scoring competitors in hunter and equitation classes. Hunter, wihs pony equitation, or usef pony medal cannot be shown by an adult at the same. Hunter jumper association is helping members know before you show with a simple guide of rule changes taking effect for the new competition year. Usef strongly recommends that competition organizers suspend all usef licensed competitions across the country for the next 30 days and that equestrians do not compete for the next 30 days. Rule book printer friendly colorado hunter jumper association. Welcome to the united states hunter jumper association. Review your rule book for the show you are attending to make certain the bit and bridle you are using is permitted. For rules not covered in the usef rulebook in regard to arabian competitions, the following chapters of the current aha handbook govern. 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.

In us hunter seat medal finals, between 2025 riders must be called back for the workoff. The ushja is the us equestrianrecognized national affiliate for the hunter and jumper disciplines. Exhibitors and judges should bear in mind that at all times entries are being judged on ability rather than on personal attire. Effective monday, march 16, 2020, all usef owned events, selection trials, training camps, clinics, and activities will be suspended for the next 30 days. Proposed new usef green hunter rule chronicle forums. This rule change contains no new rule language, but rather reflects reorganization of existing language. Regulation snaffles, pelhams and full bridles, all with cavesson nose bands, are recommended. According to the 2007 usef rule book for the hunter division, martingales of any type are prohibited in. Despite the attempt to make the distinction between amateurs and professionals as black and white as possible, theres still a choppy gray river running through the middle of gr6 thats easy to get sucked into. For rules pertaining to exhibitors who are 18 years of age or older riding ponies. Recently, a new internationallevel class was created with the. Hjam horse shows follow the usef and ushja rules and governance.

Breaking us equestrian news releases contain the latest information regarding the organization, national championships, u. The riders can be judged both over fences and on the flat. The usef rule book is available to the general public at final round. The judges for the hunter seat medal finals must design the course, which must be posted one hour before the class. The usef is the regulatory body of equestrian sport. The usef rule book lays out extensive guidelines as to which riders are eligible for amateur status in gr6 read the amateur rule here. The hjam offers its own constitution and bylaws as well as hjam class specifications. U usef list of judges revised march, 2019 s in the. Every class offered herein which is covered by the rules and specifications of the current usef rule book spring national horse shows presented by washington state hunter jumper association staff and officials dianne johnson, show manager kirkland, wa. Us equestrian announces amendments to qualifications for junior hunter national championships and usef pony finals presented by collecting gaits farm us. Two proposals would move qualifying criteria and specifications for the usef hunter seat medal and usef pony medal to the usef website in an effort to reduce the size of the rule book. In fact, it is the tradition of the competition arena that riders be correctly dressed.

Equestrian federation rule book supplement contains two misprints that will be of interest to competitors who ride in the hunters and hunt seat equitation classes. Learn more about us equestrians rules, regulations, and related policies. Watch olympic gold medalist peter wylde and top hunter seat equitation rider lillie keenan, both aspca maclay medal winners, discuss equitations role in educating young riders to become future stars. Column marked type is based on information available to nehc. For additional information on the ushja national hunter derby, see the usef rule book, hu190, and the official class specifications located under hostmanagement. Dress code summary from usef rule book eq109 hunter seat equitation appointments. Board members pass new mileage rules at usef midyear meeting views. The ushja is a competitionbased sport organization that serves our members through educational programs, awards and recognition, communication and rules. Rule book hjam hunter jumper association of michigan. As a competitor, you should familiarize yourself with the rules for the divisions you are competing in. Here we quote the 2011 usef rule book for hunter attire for riding astride, and follow each rule with tips from dover saddlery s product advisors to help you make the right choices while assembling your show outfit.

United states equestrian federation usef is pleased to have the continuing support of equestrian safety gear manufacturer charles owen. 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. The ushja represents only the jumper and hunter disciplines, as an affiliate of usef, which represents numerous disciplines and breeds as the national governing body ngb for equestrian sport. Hunt seat is a style of forward seat riding commonly found in north american horse shows. Usef hunt seat equitation tests in iea and ihsa shows did you know that in iea and ihsa competitions, the judges have a list of potential equitation tests they may ask riders to perform. For example the usef for the hunter outlines in subchater hu4 attire, tack and equipment states. The usef rules will govern in all instances, except where colorado hunter jumper association adjusts for local situations. A ushja hunter or jumper zone may define its competition year as. Since 2017, charles owen has been the official helmet supplier of us equestrian, as well as a safety education partner and learning center content partner. Current usef rules and regulations may be found on the website. The hunt seat is based on the tradition of fox hunting. Along with dressage, it is one of the two classic forms of english riding. Overview ushja united states hunterjumper association. The rule that is currently on the books is unenforceable due to lack available data.

An adjustment to the usef hunter seat medal specifications would change the minimum number of riders called back to test to between three and six. Hunter show attire for the hunter ring dover saddlery. Hunter seat equitation isnt just an elegant part of the show hunter sport. Iel closely follows the usef rules regarding tack for hunters and equitation. In the nehc rule book judges with an r are listed as recorded status. To obtain recognition, all classes, courses, and fences are to be conducted, judged, designed, and constructed in accordance with the rules and specifications of the current usef rule book, unless specific exceptions are contained herein. The wisconsin hunter and jumper association whja has adopted usef rules and regulations to govern its horse shows.

The hunter division is open to horses, stallions, mares or geldings. For attire guidelines for riding side saddle, refer to the usef rule book. Chapter 11 aha recognized qualifying shows and events b. Additionally, hunter classes exist for virtually every breed of horse or pony and for any level of rider. This list comes from the united states equestrian federation usef equitation tests found in the usef rule book. Here we quote the 2011 usef rule book for hunter attire for riding astride, and follow each rule with tips from dover saddlerys product advisors to help you make. Click here for a comprehensive list of rule changes that were approved in 2019 for the 2020 competition year. Usef rates equine competitions, licenses judges and other officials, and publishes and enforces competition rules. In order to award a section championship, at least two over fences and one under saddle class must be held for each section. Rule book all arabian, hackneyharness, parade, roadster, and shetland. Usef and ushja are separate but related organizations. So i was looking up the official rules for usef attire because you hear so many different opinions on what isisnt allowed and i found this. Riders should wear coats of any tweed or melton for hunting. Hunter jumping seat equitation is a division that is judged on the ability and the style of the rider.

Us equestrian usef has been closely monitoring the covid19 virus outbreak and the inevitable impact this pandemic will have on qualifications for our national championships and finals. Usef 2017 sponsored by hagyard equine medical institute chapter jp jumper division subchapter jp1 general jp100 eligibility 1. I posted this on the microchip thread but think it needs its own discussion. As we transition to this modified format, there may be interruptions to service. All participants in a hunter jumperwelsh divisions, sections or classes where height is a requirement are advised to be familiar with the hunter division subchapter hu10 of the current united states equestrian federation, inc. For rules pertaining to exhibitors who are 18 years of age or older riding ponies, see hu110. Rule change proposals can be submitted to the usef morgan rules committee or. All updated texts, showing the latest changes, can be found under approved rule changes in the rule book section of the usef website, and listed in the links below. As a part of our efforts to protect the health of our employees, us equestrian is working under a flexible work plan for our staff. Usef hunter rule book usefhu125 and hu126 for rules. The applicable rules regarding magnetic stirrups for hunters and hunterjumping seat equitation can be found in the 2019 usef rulebook. Rules affecting hunterjumper competition effective dec. Us equestrian members receive full access to over 2,000 hours of content, including commentary from the top u. The rules published in this rule book are subject to additions or.