The usef bylaws, general rules, and dressage rules are found here on the usef website. While tserule book is heavy going, its easily accessible online at, has a userfriendly search function, and has printable pages. For the definition of amateur status, please refer to the usef rules for eventing, appendix 3. 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. Our primary focus is on education about and the promotion of western dressage.
Dressage, the highest expression of horse training, is considered the most artistic of the equestrian sports and can be traced as far back as ancient greece. Standing martingales are allowed for all over fence classes. As we transition to this modified format, there may be interruptions to service. If you are unclear about whether you qualify as an amateur or profes. A huge thank you to ann and equestrian imports for their expert fitting of saddles for myself and my students i have been working with ann since 2008 and she has consistently supplied us with both new and excellentquality used saddles. Equine now s tack and supply store has eventing saddles and horse products as well as other riding apparel for you and your horse. Entries close october 2, 2018 for britannia farm fall classic. By clicking any link on this page you are giving your consent for us to set cookies. Legal for usef dressage, fei dressage and usea eventing dressage.
The balance of the seat is further back, with a low set pommel so that it does not interfere with the riders position while jumping. In the dressage phase, your long stirrup leathers allow your leg to reach down and your seat bones to be deep and close to the pommel, which is where a dressage saddle s balance point should be. Dressage saddles are specifically designed to allow freedom of movement of the horses shoulder while providing the deeper seat for the rider needed in the dressage discipline. This saddle is a dual flap saddle and is available with extendable stirrup bars as an optional extra. We use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience. In eventing, you need to sit in a different place for each of the sports three phases. Usef updates rulebook with extraordinary rule changes. Consult organizations rule book for more information. Usedconsignment saddles vto saddlery is an online tack shop specializing in eventing and dressage. One vertical and one oxer permitted at these heights. I want to get an eventing or ap now and then save up again and get a dressage saddle. Metalab hackamore with leather noseband features a fleece lined adjustable noseband in dark brown leather and 7 12 inch shanks.
Myler loose ring mb 04 top quality custom western saddles. The hunt seat is based on the tradition of fox hunting. Horse of the year special edition, springspectators guide, winter, fall, winter, by the united states equestrian. These citations are very brief excerpts taken from the usef rule book for the. Originating from working cattle, reining is often described as a western form of dressage. Stainless steel dee without hooks with stainless steel comfort snaffle wide barrel mb 02, level 1 copper inlay. Mar 23, 2018 take a glance at a photo of alois podhajsky when he won the bronze medal in dressage aboard nero at the 1936 olympic games. Hunt seat competition in north america includes both flat and over fences for show hunters, which judge the horses movement and form, and equitation classes, which judge the. Rules usea, united states eventing association, inc. An eventing competition includes one or more tests from the following branches of equitation. Become a fan to hear about new products, upcoming sales and special coupons just for fans.
This saddle is very lightweight due to the fact it is a monoflap saddle and incorporates the double ss panel which is a unique saddle design to ryder. Stainless steel loose ring stainless steel low port comfort snaffle wide barrel mb 04, level 2 copper inlay mouth. Rule change proposals can be submitted to the usef morgan rules committee or to the amha office. Mar 20, 2017 in eventing, you need to sit in a different place for each of the sports three phases.
Eventing saddles cross country saddles equestriancollections. Myler bridoon wide barrel comfort snaffle adams horse supplies. How saddle design affects your riding form expert advice. 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.
Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. The usef rule book is now available for ios and android devices. Usef rates equine competitions, licenses judges and other officials, and publishes and enforces competition rules. Us equestrian magazine issn 1548873x is published five times a year. Youll notice what appears by todays standard to be very plain tacka flat, open saddle with unadorned flaps and a bridle without extra padding, special features or. As long as the fly hood is worn as described above, then it would be permissible. Jenni autry eventing nation threeday eventing news. Eventing or cross country saddles as they are sometimes known, are an english saddle similar to close contact saddles. Stainless steel eggbutt without hooks with stainless steel low port mullen barrel mb 06, level 23 copper inlay mouth. As an equestrian sport defined by the international equestrian federation, dressage is described as the highest expression of horse training where horse and rider are.
The united states equestrian federation has recognized wdaa as the sole affiliate representing the. Not fei dressage legal or usea eventing dressage legal. Correct attire for the dressage ring training through fourth levels for more assistance or to request a catalog call 18009891500. According to the 2007 usef rule book for the hunter division, martingales of any type are prohibited in under saddle, hack and tiebreaking classes. Eventing saddles for sale english horse saddles horseloverz. The evolution of dressage equipment dressage today. Dressage project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read. Hunt seat is a style of forward seat riding commonly found in north american horse shows. Dressage saddles dressage saddle equestriancollections.
However, they have a bit more substance to allow the rider more stability in getting through difficult cross country obstacles while also being able to stay out of the horses way over them. Level 1 bits rotate on the tongue to apply tongue pressure and collapse to form a u instead of a v which protects the lips and bars from pinching. The rule book does not include wording on what type of material a fly hood is made out of. A running martingale is legal for jumpers, but it is not for hunters. Sep 09, 2018 the idcta strongly recommends that you read chapter dr dressage division and chapter ev eventing division of the usef rule book. Our english saddle shopping guides can help you shop to find the perfect saddle for you.
The idcta strongly recommends that you read chapter dr dressage division and chapter ev eventing division of the usef rule book. Jul 20, 2018 if you compare the 2008 usef equitation rule book visit and click on news and resources for a link with selfs list, the only five additions are. Always consult your organizations rule book for further information and updates on legal bits. Myler bits myler loose ring mb 04 myler loose ring mb 04 free shipping. Dressage saddles have longer flaps, deeper seat and are more upright than other english saddles. Suspension extended through may 31, 2020 amended qualifying processes released for 2020 adequanfei north american youth championships dressage and 2020 u. The zara dressage is one of our most popular saddles. Eventing saddles and horse products by, part of the, llc group of websites. Take a glance at a photo of alois podhajsky when he won the bronze medal in dressage aboard nero at the 1936 olympic games.
Rules for horse grooming and handler attire parallel saddle seat rules. Every class offered herein is covered by the rules and specifications of the current usef rule book and will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith. Us equestrian usef has updated the usef rules for eventing with the. Dressage saddles have longer billets and use shorter girth than other types of english saddles to minimize the straps and buckles underneath the riders legs. Ev eventing division usef 2017 sponsored by hagyard euine medical institute chapter ev eventing division subchapter ev1 general rules for all eventing competitions ev101 introduction 1. Im looking for something with an adjustable gullet or something similar since i ride many different horses and seem to be leasing a new one every few months. Stainless steel loose ring with stainless steel comfort snaffle wide barrel mb 02, level 1 copper inlay. Myler eggbutt mb 06 top quality custom western saddles.
Please read the complete rule book before competing. Dressage festival of champions iea cancels remaining competitions official us equestrian statement on postponement of tokyo 2020 olympic and paralympic games. Britannia farm presents britannia farm fall classic. The federation and the usea recognize three types of eventing competitions. We also carry products for hunterjumpers, foxhunters and casual riders. As a part of our efforts to protect the health of our employees, us equestrian is working under a.
Please contact the usopc athlete ombudsman office at 719 8665000, or email. The saddle is usually placed over a square, white saddle pad. Along with dressage, it is one of the two classic forms of english riding. Saddle seat is a style of horse riding within the category of english riding that is designed to. Wdaa tests western dressage association of america. Due to its location in the rule book, a portion of the approved rule change tracking 32218 effective. This show is a regular member of the united states equestrian federation. If a rider plans to use hisher own saddle, it must be declared in the rider profile.
A copy of the usef rules may be obtained from their web site free of charge. 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. This english jump style hackamore is an excellent option for horses that respond well to nose pressure, are resistant to bits or have had mouth trauma. We are looking for quality, name brand saddles for consignment. Dressage test compulsory are an english saddle and a plain snaffle. Usef rulebook american saddlebreds in the show ring american. Reining is a western riding competition for horses where the riders guide the horses through a precise pattern of circles, spins, and stops. Youll notice what appears by todays standard to be very plain tacka flat, open saddle with unadorned flaps and a bridle without extra padding, special features or bling. Find used horse tack and other equestrian supplies or list your old english saddles with equine now s free tack and saddle ads. The western dressage association of america is an educational not for profit with a 501c3 status. As an equestrian sport defined by the international equestrian federation, dressage is described as the highest expression of. The hard copy is available to order from interesting in submitting a rule change proposal. The tree has a deep seat which offers a feeling of great security and the saddle has exterior knee blocks to aid leg position.
The united states equestrian federation usef is in charge of creating and maintaining the rules for eventing. All work is done at the lope a slow, relaxed version of the horse gait more commonly known worldwide as the canter, or the gallop the fastest of the horse gaits. Myler bits myler eggbutt mb 06 myler eggbutt mb 06. Eventing saddles for sale with a deeper seat and long flap with a more forward monoflap for show jumping, or cross country phases of eventing. Myler bridoon with stainless steel comfort snaffle wide barrel and copper inlay. In order to compete, all horses must be registered with the american saddlebred registry or the canadian livestock records corporation.
Complete 2019 usef rulebook complete 2020 usef rulebook. Trafalgar square books, and its online bookstore, is a small business based on a farm in rural vermont. 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. Myler bridoon wide barrel comfort snaffle adams horse. Myler eggbutt mb 06 top quality custom western saddles and. Get the best deals on eventing english horse saddles when you shop the largest online selection at. If you compare the 2008 usef equitation rule book visit and click on news and resources for a link with selfs list, the only five additions are. Please note that all saddle seat and tree sizes are either determined by the manufacturers specifications or we have measured the saddle and are giving you the size as a best estimate.
Us equestrian magazine by united states equestrian. Regardless of ones equestrian skills andor accomplishments, a person is an. Bits help you communicate better with your horse, and ride more confidently. A deep seated monoflap saddle with a narrow twist and large blocks, these blocks are available as a full block pictured and as a half block. I just gave you some of the nicer options of saddles that tend to fall into your price range when used but ive seen some of these used saddles looking almost brand new so you might get lucky. Usef rules for eventing rules usea, united states eventing. Finals and the usef us equestrian federation finals held at the american. An athlete may use hisher own saddle only if it fits the horse heshe is riding. Or, stop by any of our retail stores to speak with a dover saddlery product adviser. Appropriate equipment is provided by the competition management in agreement with the horse owner. For tests and warm up must use dbl bridle or snaffle of metal or rigid plastic pict. For procedural guidance for filing a grievance, please contact emily pratt at email protected.
How saddle design affects your riding form expert advice on. Saddle seat equitation competitors also win points for stylebut in this discipline, the focus is more on the rider, including the hands, position in the saddle, attire, and the horses response to the riders use of aids. The only exception is the freestyle which is specially choreographed for each horse. 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. Please be advised that the usef dressage department only gives advisory opinions, not binding opinions, regarding the rules since ultimately it is the federation hearing committee which applies facts and. The longer flaps, or skirt, allow for the necessary longer leg position and longer stirrup length. Of course now, after the fact, i cant find reference to this anywhere which probably means my brain just made it up for funsies or something.
Myler dee without hooks with stainless steel comfort. Mb02 mouthpiece is a more comfortable alternative to the threepiece mouthpiece. The horse has to perform at a walk, trot and canter, and all tests are ridden from memory and follow a prescribed pattern of movements. Please visit the us equestrian website for the current usef rules for eventing.