On December 1, 2024, an updated MAAPP (Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies) for US Equestrian will go into effect. This update will include new information and revised policies, including the transportation, lodging, and electronic communications policies.

USEF's Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP), translated in Spanish for our membership.

The United States Equestrian Federation (the Federation) revised the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP) to mirror the U.S. Center for SafeSport’s revisions. The revised MAAPP will go into effect on December 1, 2024. This .pdf provides an overview of the noteworthy revisions.

The Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP) are a collection of proactive prevention and training policies to help create a safer and healthier environment in which minor athletes can thrive. The MAAPP includes Preventative Policies for electronic communications, transportation, lodging, meetings and individual training sessions, manual therapy and therapeutic and recovery modalities, and locker rooms and changing areas.

Disclaimer: The sample informed consent language available here is for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of waiving liability or providing legal advice. This is sample informed consent language provided by USEF to assist trainers and coaches in meeting their obligations under USEF’s Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies. You should contact an attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem.

Learn more from the U.S. Center for SafeSport on Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP) through their microsite.

This USEF Safe Sport Policy contains information regarding misconduct in sport.

USEF's Safe Sport Policy, translated in Spanish for our membership.