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.

Official Video Review
Tracking 037-25, modifying EQ 107.8
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/0Z9m7dgvdNc

Requirements for Washington International Horse Show Equitation
Tracking 039-25, modifying EQ 111.8
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/RO2cK-rp6mU

Gladstone Cup Specifications
Tracking 146-25, modifying EQ 108.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/OOP2T3L7SGM

Removal of Good Hands Equitation Classes
Tracking 147-25, modifying EQ 117.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/khKZROmRtHM

Saddle Seat World Cup Competition
Tracking 148-25, modifying EQ 122.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/uNf_Z4lVDvQ

Removal of National PHA Medal Class
Tracking 149-25, modifying EQ 111.11
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/P7S134nhpyQ

Equitation Tests From Which Judges Must Choose
Tracking 150-15, modifying EQ 113.7
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/FK64RAKT6IM

Procedures Regarding the Dotted Line
Tracking 152-25, modifying EQ 152-25
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/9mpa98nuKfU

Replacement of Tack Following Flat Portion
Tracking 153-25, modifying EQ 106.5
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/u7KoCaZz__g

Regulations of Draw Reins and German Martingales
Tracking 154-25, modifying EQ 106.5
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/wr29i2v84p4

Requirements for USEF Saddle Seat Medal Classes
Tracking 155-25, modifying EQ 119.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/VZGfmE7-VE0

Bit Converters in Hunter Seat Equitation Classes
Tracking 174-25, modifying EQ 106.5
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/5D1ajmkDBAs

Removal of the Saddle & Bridle Program Classes
Tracking 255-25, modifying EQ 119.8
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/tMIcDm8oPw8

Unethical Treatment of the Horse
Tracking 126-24, modifying EQ 104.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/8GjACmEUss4