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Rulebook Specifications and Annexes

Specifications and annexes referenced in the 2023 USEF Rulebook.

Forms and Publications

Dressage Annex A

UPDATED - June 2023. Annex A is a supplement to the USEF Dressage Rules. All bits/equipment labeled as ‘Pending Review’ are not allowed in USEF/USDF competition until determined otherwise in this Annex. Please refer to FEI Dressage Rules directly for permitted saddlery/equipment in FEI CDIs events. NOTE: New bridle and/or models/configurations and equipment may be approved under our Annex A. However, all existing provisions of DR121, including allowed bridle materials, must additionally be met to be acceptable for competition purposes.

Dressage Annex B

USA Dressage Minimum Entry Requirements for CDIs. Updated 11.21.2022

Eventing Annex 1 - Bits, Saddlery and Equipment

Eventing Annex 1 - Bits, Saddlery and Equipment

Eventing Annex 3 - Eventing Showcases and Arena Eventing

Eventing Annex 3 - Eventing Showcases and Arena Eventing

Eventing Annex 5 - USEA/USEF Competition Standards

Eventing Annex 5 - USEA/USEF Competition Standards effective December 1, 2021.

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