Application Deadlines

Deadlines for submitting complete applications for review by the Licensed Officials Committee:

• January 2023 meeting deadline: November 7, 2022
• April 2023 meeting deadline: February 24, 2023
• August 2023 meeting deadline: June 23, 2023

How to Become a USEF Licensed Official 

1. Read the US Equestrian Licensed Officials Policies and Procedures
2. Submit a license checklist (review this PowerPoint for the how-to instructions) 
3. Complete the application requirements
4. Submit your completed application 
5. Be reviewed by the Federation

Would you like to become a USEF licensed official?

Please review the US Equestrian Licensed Officials Policies and Procedures document for detailed licensing requirements before starting any application requirements. 

All applicants must start an online licensed official application before starting the licensing process. If you complete any requirements prior to starting an online application those requirements will not count. 

Please see below for instructions on how to start an application. All applicants must be compliant with the Federation's Safe Sport Policy (complete Safe Sport Training and a background check). You can read more about the policy here. In addition, all applicants must complete Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training.

Apprentice evaluation forms, exam rubrics, and other licensing forms are located below under the "Forms and Publications" section below. You can filter the relevant documents by selecting the Category drop down and selecting the type of license you are interested in.

Helpful Tips

• Read the US Equestrian Licensed Officials Policies and Procedures 
  • Review the General and specific license sections
• Review this PowerPoint on how to apply for a license through the online portal
• Email or call the Licensed Officals Department with any questions ([email protected] or 859-810-8733)

National and FEI License Applications

If you are ready to start the application process:

1. Login to your USEF account
2. Select the Licensed Officials Dashboard tile
3. Select the Licensed Officials Application tile
4. Click the “Start New Checklist” button
5. Your eligibility requirements will be confirmed by USEF and/or the respective Affiliate
6. Once your eligibility requirements are confirmed, check back on the status of your application by following steps 1-3

Would you like to become an FEI Licensed Official?

Please review the FEI Licensing Information document for detailed licensing requirements before starting any application requirements.

Apprentice evaluation forms, exam rubrics, and other licensing forms are located below under the "Forms and Publications" section. You can filter the relevant documents by selecting the Category drop down and selecting the type of license you are interested in.

View aplication information for FEI Permitted Equine Therapists here. 

FEI License Applications

Please note that for FEI licensing:

• Effective June 1, 2019, applicants for FEI Driving, Endurance, Eventing, Reining, or Veterinarian licenses may attend an FEI course at any time throughout the application process. Applicants for FEI Dressage, Jumping, and Vaulting licenses must attend the FEI course as the last step. Please contact the Licensed Officials Department at [email protected] if you are interested in attending a course.

Grants

Please see the following list for grants available to licensed officials or applicants. 

• USEF Licensed Official Grant (Closed for 2022) 
• AHA - Region V Scholarship
• FEI - Officials Exchange Program
• AMHA - Harry Sebring Memorial Grant
• UPHA - Professional Development Grant
• The Dressage Foundation 
  • Veronica Holt Dressage TD Fund
  • Edgar Hotz Judges Education Fund
  • Shannon Foundation Fund for Judges’ Licensing
  • Michael Poulin Dressage Fund
• USEA Foundation - Haller Educational Scholarship
• USHJA Foundation - Naomi Blumenthal Memorial Training Grant

Past Editions of Policies and Procedures

Click here to view past editions of the LO P&P document. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Licensed Officials Department at [email protected].