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.

Aligning Competition Format with FEI
Tracking 076-25, modifying DC 901.3
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/uulV2RXm41I

Aligning Whip Rule for Horse inspection with FEI
Tracking 077-25, modifying DC 920.2
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/B2ryJqJX0L4

Aligning Hoof Boot Rules with FEI
Tracking 078-25, modifying DC 925.12
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/dOJWbaiOC5I

Aligning Human Age Rules with FEI
Tracking 079-25, modifying DC 927.4
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/YgyO_7JWmHs

Aligning General Impression Rule with FEI
Tracking 083-25, modifying DC 939.2
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/itfxlbirBQo

Aligning Marathon Course Specifications with FEI
Tracking 084-25, modifying DC 944.2
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/1_8egK4M8nY

Aligning Obstacles and Penalties with FEI
Tracking 085-25, modifying DC 945.2
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/srwKVuWjqUw

Aligning Obstacles with FEI
Tracking 086-25, modifying DC 945.5
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/qwL8m5zIiUA

Aligning Briefing for Athletes and Officials Rules with FEI
Tracking 087-25, modifying DC 946.2
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/rh11heM6EE0

Aligning Timetable Rules for Marathon with FEI
Tracking 088-25, modifying DC 947.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/uyvQCQPneAk

Aligning Inspection of the Course by Athlete Rules with FEI
Tracking 089-25, modifying DC 946.3
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/_d17-ZbJL2g

Aligning Judge Positions with FEI
Tracking 090-25, modifying DC 950.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/EjCaH4Paw6I

Aligning Cones Penalties with FEI
Tracking 091-25, modifying DC 959.2
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/8mAbmi-ZxC0

Aligning In-Harness Examination with FEI
Tracking 092-25, modifying DC 920.4
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/leJtTc1x9d8

Aligning Dress in Marathon and Combined Marathon with FEI
Tracking 093-25, modifying DC 913.2
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/E8ZMoSE95ZA

Aligning Permitted Carriages with FEI
Tracking 094-25, modifying DC 921.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/o7c3gBg6StM

Aligning Carriage Weights and Dimensions Rules with FEI
Tracking 095-25, modifying DC 922.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/CjJkQ_YgIJc

Aligning Dressage Judge Positions with FEI
Tracking 096-25, modifying DC 937.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/GgXxycC194E

Aligning Competition Formats with FEI
Tracking 097-25, modifying DC Annex 11
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/eLwijVMxEts

Aligning Cones Specifications with FEI
Tracking 098-25, modifying DC 957.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/FzgfBK6ANsI

Aligning Marathon Format with FEI
Tracking 099-25, modifying DC 913.2
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/5j8I6BbMKNQ

Aligning Design and Construction of Obstacles with FEI
Tracking 100-25, modifying DC 945.3
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/ly9VteqapQ8

Aligning Farrier Requirements with FEI
Tracking 133-25, modifying DC 944.4
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/Fxbd8waXbHY

Removing Separate Rule for Short Format Events
Tracking 134-25, modifying DC 947.4
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/dmABrTAeosE

Pony Classes
Tracking 135-25, modifying DC 901.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/aEV6RSYVO08

Whip Length
Tracking 223-25, modifying DC 913.4
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/a8oZy9Qv4P4

Running of Youth Classes
Tracking 234-25, modifying DC 901.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/rCUg2Gt0oIk

Calling Dressage Tests
Tracking 235-25, modifying DC 930.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/OWI0unOiCuI

Number of Judges
Tracking 246-25, modifying DC 970.2
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/oC6ePujPn6o

Horse Inspection Requirements
Tracking 247-25, modifying DC 920.2
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/QNmG_VHphVw

Minimum Eligibility Requirements
Tracking 249-25, modifying DC 908.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/OD7gj1tMn6Q

Clarifying Required Officials
Tracking 251-25, modifying DC 14.0
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/XO-A60sYdrY

Veterinary Delegate
Tracking 252-25, modifying DC 974.0
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/Rq9qtYw2w2M

Judging Cones Competition at Short Format Events
Tracking 253-25, modifying DC 959.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/gfGOK_hofm4

Use of Video Evidence
Tracking 254-25, modifying DC 905.3
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/FFtRKNwT7EE