Reference the official fei dressage test score sheet to see how judges will mark the users performance understand the rules for dressage events as pdfs of related rule books are provided for reference on topics such as movement definitions, competition rules, dress attire, judging and veterinary inspection. It is a shameful piece of junk not worthy to be called a rule book. The usef rule book is now available for ios and android devices. For lists of judges and course builders please go to the disciplines page and then to the applicable discipline. Both the ea and fei rule books state how an exercise should be performed. Unaffiliated classes are club competitions run in accordance with british dressage rules.
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. All other competitions run in accordance with the 2020 dressage rule book. If you want any more information you can read the full british dressage rule amendments here. In any unforeseen or exceptional circumstances, it is the duty of the relevant officials to make a decision in a sporting spirit, approaching as near as possible the intention of these rules. This book also endeavours to provide a simple picture of what is expected from riders at the various grades. Equestrian australia national dressage rules 1215 6 section 11 notes for dressage competitors 109. Please visit the us equestrian website for the current usef rules for eventing. Dressage ireland clg rule book 2019 dressage ireland clg. So i am asking this question to see if anyone has any experience with using these and if theyve been permitted. Shows and events listed in the schedules are run under dressage ireland rules and competitors must either be full members of dressage ireland or obtain a temporary membership. 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. Alison packman number of views 25832 comments 0 categories. In the case of conflicting verbiage, the current online.
Every eventuality cannot be provided for in these rules. The united states equestrian federation usef is in charge of creating and maintaining the rules for eventing. Protective headgear is always recommended in both the competition and in the practice arena. For rules not covered in the usef rulebook in regard to arabian competitions, the following chapters of the current aha handbook govern. To promote integrity, honesty, equal opportunity, fair play, responsibility, respect and enjoyment in equestrian sport.
Dressage ireland clg rule book 2019 january 2019 dressage ireland clg rule book 2019 note these rules cannot provide for every eventuality. Wedu rulebook v3 2019 june latest revision supplied by wedu working equitation down under. Rules usea, united states eventing association, inc. They were devised through a collaborative effort on the part of member feedback, the evaluation of respected horse people and equine organization and then revised and edited by a special division of our education committee. To qualify for dressage uk championships your horse must be eligible to compete at that level. The 2020 be rules and members handbook is now available to view online. Rules for that competition and other international competitions are found in the fei booklet, rules for dressage events. Updates, changes and clarifications to current published rulebooks are also posted here. Usef rule book dr111 qualities desired at the lateral movements the pace should remain free and regular, maintained by a constant impulsion, yet it must be supple, cadenced and balanced. You must also gain one score sheet with the following % or higher. These rules are based on british dressage current rules for dressage. The rules are a great place to start for all the information you need to know to compete in affiliated dressage, including what you and your horse are allowed to wear, what the judges are looking for and how to qualify for all the different championships.
A general regulations b breeds c driving d eventing. Subchapter ev1 general rules for all eventing competitions ev101 introduction 1. 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. British eventing is a worldleader in research and implementation of safety initiatives. The rule contents of this booklet are printed as an excerpt from the 2018 us equestrian rule book as a courtesy to our usea members, and are reprinted with the permission of us equestrian. As from this date, all other texts covering the same matter other editions, and all other official documents issued previously are superseded. An eventing competition includes one or more tests from the following branches of equitation. Usef extraordinary rule changes for dressage chronicle forums. For a copy of the full 2017 rule book click the link below. Chapter 11 aha recognized qualifying shows and events b.
Western dressage rules and tests are based in dressage fundamentals and showcase applications for the working western horse. The usef bylaws, general rules, and dressage rules are. As of 2020 all dressage tests can be located on the ea website. Updated march 22, 2019 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. Dressage rule book amendments 1082017 pony club wa. 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. Dressage competitions rules and regulations dressage secretary. Composite teams will only be permitted if the zone does not have another team entered and does not have enough qualified riders to field one complete team. These rule changes, primarily impacting saddlery and errorspenalties, are effective immediately. Ev3 dressage test ev4 dressage rules ev5 dressage arena. Amendmentschanges to the rules in this book may be published in the british dressage. Update to ea 2020 national dressage rules 1712020 the ea 2020 national dressage rules have been updated to reflect the following changes. In any unforeseen or exceptional circumstances or any other issue in connection with pony club dressage it is the.
The purpose of this usefwdaa attire and equipment guide is to provide an explanation for and additional information about the appointments attire and tack allowed under the usef western dressage division and wdaa rules, chapter 5. If a rider intends to enter the us dressage finals as an adult amateur, the rider must be an adult by the current usef definition dr 119. Every owner, trainer, breeder and exhibitor has the responsibility to educate themselves about the rules that govern the sport in which they participate. Rules these rules are based on british dressage current rules for dressage competitions. The new dressage sa rules are below and effective from the 1st of april 2020. All classes are run under the general rules of the usef unless otherwise specified.
British dressage issue 5 by british dressage issuu. 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. Fei dressage nations cup rules 2020 mark up version. Become familiar with the usef rules book and become an active part of the rules change process. The object of dressage is the development of the horse into a happy athlete through harmonious education. All dressage tests are available in their corresponding discipline within the menu your roleorganisers. A hard copy of the handbook will be sent to members, and available to purchase online, in january. Nov 14, 2016 issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online.
Dressage tests rules 2020 ei forms officialsstewards forms course designer general forms organiser information dressage judges 2020 eventing ireland rule book note from head office. The general regulations section a as well as the dressage rules section e have experienced changes. General regulations for dressage sa effective 1 jan 2018. British dressage competition rules british dressage. Article 401 object and general principles of dressage 1. 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. While tserule book is heavy going, its easily accessible online at, has a userfriendly search function, and has printable pages. Regardless of ones equestrian skills andor accomplishments, a person is an amateur for all competitions conducted under federation rules who after hisher 18th birthday, as defined in gr101, has not engaged in any of the following activities which would make himher a professional. Exhibitors and officials must be familiar with usef dressage rules dr120 and dr121 in the current usef rule book.
Complete 2019 usef rulebook complete 2020 usef rulebook. What is equestrian dressage, what are the rules and how does it work. Usef rule book dr111 aids at all lateral movements, the side to which the horse should be bent is the inside. A standard then for our purposes is an approved and generally accepted model of something, and a rule is a guiding principle that is used as a basis for a normal requirement, or making a judgement of quality, quantity, level, grade, etc. As we transition to this modified format, there may be interruptions to service. For a complete list of rules and show information, please refer to the prize list. Section e as printed herein is the official version of the equestrian canada rules for dressage for 2017. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. This rule book governs all dressage competitions conducted by the pcant, its clubs and supersedes all previous versions. Championship points championship points will be awarded for the plunkett and harrison trophies and will also be used to. British dressage rule changes for 2018 naylors blog.
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. The dressage ireland rule book 2019 supersedes all previous rules. You can buy everything you need for upcoming dressage competitions either online or instore. Below are the current rule books for all pcaq disciplines. Rules for dressage definitions of paces and movements please note these definitions have been predominantly taken from the fei rules.
For club use these are not official tests and should be used for trainingclub days only. Sep 09, 2018 two other web sites that may be helpful are. Fei rules for dressage competitions rules of the federation equestre internationale rules for international dressage. Usef gr6, 7 a rider must be a us citizen at the time of the us dressage finals competition in order to ride in a finals class. It is the competitors responsibility to be familiar with the current rule book. The organization is incorporated as a public benefit humane and education organization. Matters that cannot be resolved by interpreting the rules to the letter should be resolved by following the spirit of the text to obtain a solution that is fairest to all members. Illustration through photos and drawings have been used to indicate what makes a particular piece of equipment or attire legal or illegal for use at federation licensed competitions offering dressage classes. As a result, the usef executive committee has approved several extraordinary rule changes for the dressage division chapter dr of the usef rule book.
Please click on the buttons below to be redirected. Fei wbfsh dressage world breeding championship for young horses. Please also refer to the pony club health and safety rule book for. Rules and standards then can effectively guide the development of the discipline of western dressage in several important ways. Competitions run by pony clubs must adhere to these rules. Fosh is the acronym for the friends of sound horses. There is a large workingin area and the dressage arenas are set on level ground on well. The dress code for all dressage tests and classes through fourth level see. View 2020 be rules and members handbook view the changes to the 2020 be rules and members handbook why compete with be. The rules of dressage fei world equestrian games tryon. The rules of equine canada have been updated for 2020.
In no way does this booklet supersede the most current usef rule book. Dressage rule book amendments 1082017 zone challenge. Equestrian australia national dressage rules 2 table of contents preamble 7 section 1 conditions of entry 8 1. 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. Pony club rulebooks the united states pony clubs, inc. Rule change proposals can be submitted to the usef morgan rules committee or to the amha office. Mrs dorothy harnden wpec, po box 1155, lightwater, gu18 5wu. The equestrian australia national dressage rules may also. Tules youll need to check most often arrrrands for drerte are also rules concerning elimination in the grulegrection at the front of the rule book, particularly chapter 8. Dressage sa national dressage rules effective 1 april 2020.
Dressage in the united states has rules governed by us equestrian usef. Please click here for the latest fei dressage rules. To qualify and compete in the final, riders must also book their championship show entry via bds bookwhen system for. When be affiliated events run both national and international classes the be rules and the fei rules apply to the appropriate individual classes and are administered by the. Somewhere in my head i thought i read back in decjan that usef specifically changed the rules to allow the fly bonnets with neoprene lined ears in competition. The national dressage rules have been updated to clarify persisting grammatical and editorial errors that have lead to misinterpretations. The hard copy is available to order from interesting in submitting a rule change proposal.
Section e as printed herein is the official version of the equine canada rules for dressage for 2016. We will do our best to have all services fully functioning as quickly as possible. Usef rates equine competitions, licenses judges and other officials, and publishes and enforces competition rules. Dr126 requirements for dressage competition management. Exhibitors and officials must be familiar with usef dressage rules dr120 and dr121 in the current usef rule book, plus the accompanying photos and.
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