Click on the hyperlink beneath each rule title to read the full text of the change and learn more about the purpose and origin of each.
Rule change proposals go through multiple rounds of comment, consideration, and revision before they come before the USEF board. Members are encouraged to submit comments on proposals throughout this process, and members who have been in good standing for at least five years can also submit rule change proposals to go through this process. You can learn more about the rule change process in this article.
Learn more about the rule change process, timeline, and submit a rule change here.
Please note: The rule language in the linked pdfs below represents the final draft passed by the board. Rule change proposals go through three comment periods during the year for committees and members, and are edited in between to address concerns or confusion raised during those comment periods. This means the same proposal may have gone through three different drafts from inception to passage. Committees may or may not submit comments on each draft during this process. Some of the comments you see from members and committees may be on Draft 1 or Draft 2, and not the final Draft 3 that is included in the pdf and passed into the rule book. Some of the changes between Drafts 1, 2, and 3 may be significant.
General Rules
Addition of Green Conformation 3'3" Hunter Division
Tracking 012-25, modifying GR 311.2
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/250pUrNM-eY
Adjusting Mileage Boundaries for Arabian Competitions
Tracking 043-25, modifying GR 314.2
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/9_5OlKS9YjI
Clarifying Drugs and Medications Rules and Medication Report Forms
Tracking 027-25, modifying GR 401.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/VDKJd6QiSpI
Use of Qualified Medical Personnel
Tracking 001-25, modifying GR 847.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/G3ZY_ukI_3s
Emergency Action Plan
Tracking 007-25, modifying GR 845.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/bc4lz0z0-I0
Entries Required to Award Champion and Reserve
Tracking 010-25, modifying GR 808.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/lPFE27GCzSQ
Equine Vaccination Requirements
Tracking 025-25, modifying GR 844.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/o5JXn2c1nxk
Horse/Pony Collapse
Tracking 048-25, modifying GR 839.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/99PuJtAwFPA
Changing Return to Sport Protocols
Tracking 065-24, modifying GR 848.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/2qAAQr9oUDo
Eventing Technical Delegates at Dual USEF/FEI Licensed Competitions
Tracking 009-25, modifying GR 1040.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/khcJfaDTN2Y
Stewards and Technical Delegates at Concurrent Competitions
Tracking 022-25, modifying GR 1033.5
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/GEBF4-rDFaM
Officiating Eligibility for Foreign FEI Officials
Tracking 055-25, modifying GR 1005.3
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/amBm9rF8cLs
Steward and/or Schooling Supervisor Decisions
Tracking 056-25, modifying GR 1033.6
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/vSKKAC-CFm0
HOTY Awards for Hunter Breeding
Tracking 017-25, modifying GR 1133.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/Pk25GfWFv2Q
Arabian and Half/Anglo Arabian Divisions Awards Categories
Tracking 042-25, modifying GR 1124.6
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/L7G3P1aimbE
Connemara HOTY Awards
Tracking 044-25, modifying GR 1113.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/osN983t7YEs
Points in Arabian and Half/Anglo Arabian Classes
Tracking 045-25, modifying GR 1124.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/4Rh96XQ6tlU
Requirements for Competitions Regarding Hunter Jumper Stewards
Tracking 014-25, modifying GR 1211.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/rZqHRkpbnEE
Requirements for Competitions Regarding Eventing Technical Delegate
Tracking 018-25, modifying GR 1211.4
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/Fde3wGkrQc8
Timeline for Results Submission
Tracking 030-25, modifying GR 1214.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/5ZDTEyAQhys
Officials Requirements for Fourth Level of Breed-Restricted Dressage Classes
Tracking 041-25, modifying GR 1211.4
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/_H1siaTC660