Competing in National level classes/competitions outside the USA
A US athlete who wishes to compete in National level classes/competitions outside the USA must be a US citizen, be a current US Equestrian member in good standing, and have completed the National Permission Questionnaire.
*Riders competing at national competitions in Canada and Mexico do not need to get a letter of National Permission.
National Permission Questionnaire
A US athlete who wishes to compete in National level classes/competitions outside the USA must be a US citizen, be a current US Equestrian member in good standing, and have completed the National Permission Questionnaire.
To submit a National Permission Questionnaire
- Sign in to your MY USEF account or create one.
- Select the Athlete Dashboard blue tile.
- Select the National Permission Questionnaire blue tile.
- Complete the National Permission Questionnaire.
- You will receive a letter of permission within 48 business hours and a letter will also be sent to the foreign National Federation.
Applications and Fees
To submit an Application to Compete Abroad
- Sign into your My USEF account or create one.
- Select the Athlete Dashboard blue tile.
- Select the FEI Entry blue tile.
- Select the International Application button.
- Complete the application by selecting your discipline, month of the competition and then finally the desired competition where you wish to compete.
- If you have not already added horses to your account, you will need to do so:
- Horses can be added by either their USEF number or an FEI number
- If you have not already added horses to your account, you will need to do so:
- Withdrawal Procedures (effective Jan. 1, 2013)
Fees
The fee per application is $75, or you can pay a one-time fee with your first application of the year of $750. This one-time fee covers your applications for the year.
If an application is submitted within 14 days or less from the start of a competition, there will be an Urgency fee added of $75. The one-time yearly fee does not cover any Urgency fees incurred.
Criteria to Compete Outside the USA
Review the Selection Procedures for Over Subscribed CVIs before submitting an application to compete abroad.
Useful Information & Links
- USEF Rule Books
- Mandatory FEI Horse and Rider Registration (FEI Article 113)
- FEI Clean Sport Website
- Search for an FEI competition (calendar on the FEI's website)
- Verify FEI Horse and Rider Registration (on the FEI's website)
- FEI Sports Nationality Rules
- FEI General Rules and Regulations
- FEI Rules and Qualifications for Vaulting
Athlete Services Contact Information
For inquiries send an email to [email protected].