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.
Recorded Warnings for Dangerous Riding
Tracking 053-25, modifying EV 113.2
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/ohBxRbyE2LQ
Adding Recorded Warning to Disqualification Table and Dress Rules
Tracking 054-25, modifying EV 105.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/88NVb5kIqa8
Permitted Saddlery for National Events
Tracking 060-25, modifying EV 10 Annex
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/wv_phzF76rs
Aligning Penalties for Missing a Marker with FEI
Tracking 080-25, modifying EV 122
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/FZuADZA6yjc
Aligning Cross-Country Phase Definitions of Faults with FEI
Tracking 081-25, modifying EV 122.3
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/PusJhs5nAPA
Aligning Modified Level Specifications on Cross-Country Dimensions with FEI
Tracking 157-25, modifying EV App. 3
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/9tdrfEeXMVE
Circumstances for Withdrawing from FEI Division and Changing to National Division
Tracking 207-25, modifying EV 108.4
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/1f_BhMciLh8
Application of Dangerous Riding
Tracking 208-25, modifying EV 113.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/LtQNK-plyiA
Compulsory Retirement Amendment
Tracking 209-25, modifying EV 127.8
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/qvHieZ0NT-0
Definition of Missed Marker
Tracking 210-25, modifying EV 122.2
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/bR7kyNcPhfU
Distance Requirements for Ditches and Steps
Tracking 214-25, modifying EV App. 1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/fe_pkc_1pkg
Show Jumping Specifications
Tracking 215-25, modifying EV App. 3
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/04fpQ3WYisw
Show Jumping Phase Penalties - Compulsory Retirement
Tracking 217-25, modifying EV 127.8
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/KQ0fl4JzVok
Permitting Ear Plugs
Tracking 218-25, modifying EV App. 0
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/9ozRg6fRR3s
Neckwear and Breeches Requirements for Dressage and Show Jumping
Tracking 219-25, modifying EV App. 9
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/ayIJH6N3La0
Ground Jury Duties - Fitness to Compete
Tracking 220-25, modifying EV 156.2
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/jUS-63zBxXM
MERs for Modified Classic Three-Day Event
Tracking 221-25, modifying EV App. 2
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/HlbPIBhs_bg