Dressage Performance Standards Proposal Information

The USEF Dressage Committee met on July 1 & 2, 2008. Included in this meeting was discussion of the USEF Dressage Performance Standards proposal. This discussion included a review of compiled results of the on-line survey (received by June 15, 2008) which was developed to gather feedback from USEF and USDF members. These results showed that a clear majority of respondents expressed support for the idea of having competition performance standards for the sport. In comments received as part of the survey, several important concerns regarding the proposal were expressed, such as program costs to USEF, USDF, and members; access for riders in parts of the U.S. offering few shows; and recognition of good riding on modest horses. As a result, the Dressage Committee has formulated new ideas to address these concerns, and will discuss these additions to the proposal in the near future with the USDF Executive Board and various breed affiliates in the near future. An update will be released when general agreement is reached.