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.

Specifications for Pony Hunter and Junior Hunter National Championships
Tracking 032-35, modifying HU 168.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/270Rc42ucE4

Removes Restrictions on Children's Hunter Ponies Also Ridden by Adults
Tracking 057-25, modifying HU 144.2
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/jCprOHKoGyk

Use of Martingales
Tracking 162-25, modifying HU 105.3
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/m5Fz6F851-M

Conduct of Best Young Horse Class
Tracking 164-25, modifying HU 149.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/a7mHrWdorBY

Increasing Points Earned at Hunter Breeding National Championships
Tracking 165-25, modifying HU 167.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/LtWdbmP3yZY

Hunter Schooling Rules - Hind Boots
Tracking 169-25, modifying HU App. A
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/N61tBcQk_qw

Hunter & Pony Hunter Breeding Class Specifications
Tracking 172-25, modifying HU 148.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/E9ripr_aIuA

Hunter Classics
Tracking 173-25, modifying HU 174.6
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/OzHRZvKR88c

Cross-Entry – Ponies
Tracking 175-25, modifying HU 101.0
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/iSOKoov6HW4

Removes Exception for Jogging in Non-rated Classes
Tracking 177-25, modifying HU 118.3
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/GjLLLlQ8bJc

Unethical Treatment of the Horse
Tracking 125-24, modifying HU 100.1
https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/ONgAd5e-g44