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FAQ: Measurements

1. What horses/ponies need a measurement card?

If the horse/pony is entered in a class where horse/pony height is a factor, the horse/pony must have a measurement card to present to the secretary at the competition.

2. What are the height requirements?

 

Hunter/Jumper/Welsh: Small up to 12.2, Medium up to 13.2, Large up to 14.2

Dressage/Combined Driving: Up to 148 cm barefoot, 149 cm with shoes

Arabian: Up to 14.2

Hackney: Up to 14.2

Harnes: Up to 12.2

Roadster Ponies to Bike: 52 inches and under

Roadster Ponies to Bike: 50 to 52 inches

Roadster Ponies Under Saddle or to Wagon: 54 inches and under

Saddlebred: Up to 14.3

Shetland: Up to 46 inches

3. Does the owner have to be a USEF Member to receive a measurement card?

Yes, the owner must be an active competing member with USEF.

4. When will I receive the measurement card?

A card will be emailed to the owner within 45 days. A verification will be emailed to the owner by the Measuring Official to use until the card is received. Owners will be notified if there is a problem with the measurement.

5. My horse/pony has been measured by the previous owner. Do I need to re-measure it?

No, you do not need to measure your horse/pony again unless the previous card was a temporary card and has expired. The measurement card stays with the horse/pony and will be emailed to the new owner upon transfer.

6. Where do I measure my horse/pony?

Measurements must take place at a USEF Licensed competition where the horse/pony is entered to compete, and a USEF approved measurement stick must be used. The measurement will be performed by a Licensed Steward or Technical Delegate and another official. Please contact the show office for scheduling.

7. Who should present my Horse/Pony?

For Hunter/Jumper/Welsh, the trainer must present the animal. For all other Breeds/Disciplines, a person over 18 years of age must present the animal.

8. How do I prepare for the measurement?

The animal should be calm, exercised and accustomed to the application of a measuring stick. The feet should be prepared and shoes pulled if necessary and still jog sound when required.

 

Read the Measurement Guidelines for more information.

9. What happens if my horse/pony measures out of a height section and I do not believe the measurement is correct?

Breed, Dressage and Combined Driving Measurements: Please refer to Subchapter 5-E Measurement Appeal

 

Hunter/Jumper/Welsh Measurements: Please refer to HJ135, 136, 138 for re-measurement, protest and appeal procedures

10. Where in the USEF Rule Book are the measuring rules?

 

Breeds and General Measurement Rules: Chapter 5

Dressage: DR135

Combined Driving: Appendix DC-A

Hunter/Jumper/Welsh: Subchapter HJ-7

All other Measurements: GR502-518