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.

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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.

Requirement of soundness to support equine welfare
Tracking 105-25, modifying AR 105.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/u1cD40drtRc

Judging of Junior Horse in Western Pleasure
Tracking 106-25, modifying AR 150.4
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/xrIkjN_FAVM

Adding Suitability to the Discipline to Class Criteria
Tracking 107-25, modifying AR 133.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/FvMGX-POnds

Country Pleasure Requirements
Tracking 108-25, modifying AR 138.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/5QqBmNJj2K8

Creating Low Working Hunter - Open 2'6"Division
Tracking 109-25, modifying AR 166.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/c4PRexQtFAc

Schooling Areas for Dressage and Western Dressage
Tracking 110-25, modifying AR 177.2
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/Glf8VopQJ9E

Pattern Selection in Equitation Classes
Tracking 111-25, modifying AR 287.9
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/pAtUy_H-xoc

Test Requirements for Dressage Seat Equitation
Tracking 112-25, modifying AR 298.11
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/jXmQDltmA90

Walk-Trot 11 & Under for Dressage, Dressage Seat Equitation, and Western Dressage
Tracking 113-25, modifying 317.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/xfYKLpMlpuk

Work-Offs for National Championship Equitation Over Obstacles Classes
Tracking 114-25, modifying AR 288.2
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/Uwnn891ZGk4

Riding Extended Gaits
Tracking 115-25, modifying AR 214.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/iHzBp7vCaNY

Holding The Saddle Horn
Tracking 116-25, modifying AR 148.2
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/F1uJpctlww0

Penalties in Working Western Trail Classes
Tracking 117-25, modifying AR App.8
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/phfFfAIuT2w

Shoeing Regulations
Tracking 118-25, modifying AR 106.4
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/WKxEyUuQhaI

Time-Out Regulations
Tracking 119-25, modifying AR 108.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/yttcS3tdHwE

Removes Reference to EQ107
Tracking 120-25, modifying AR 287.5
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/BK2mfemi5XA

Scoring Penalties for Working Western
Tracking 121-25, modifying AR 247.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/BihdtTPC1qw

Hunter Pleasure Appointments
Tracking 122-25, modifying AR 144.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/ZOyto7tqUfU

Tail Carriage
Tracking 123-25, modifying AR 105.2
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/9heeOEgDtoY

Conduct for Entering the Ring
Tracking 124-25, modifying AR 306.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/5Q1y35bcOTc

Tests for Dressage Seat Equitation
Tracking 125-25, modifying AR 298.10
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/vMdpvGvNnms

Course Walking for Ranch Trail Classes
Tracking 126-25, modifying AR 264.8
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/DtCyTx8R_kE

Falls in Ranch Rail Pleasure
Tracking 127-25, modifying AR 109.19
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/cjmXwb3SrCE

Appointments for Performance Halter Classes
Tracking 128-25, modifying AR 126.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/TyfZyfzSye0

Bit Inspections
Tracking 129-25, modifying AR 297.5
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/ewSyWnXoKLY

Simple Lead Changes
Tracking 130-25, modifying AR 214.2
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/OyuMZtFjbMI

Attire and Appointments
Tracking 131-25, modifying AR 148.3
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/m19pRvt6MwE

Conduct in Sport Horse Showmanship
Tracking 211-25, modifying AR 190.2
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/ont8ANNUWKM