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DR
pg 34
...larger than 1.5” diameter, may be attached to the horse’s mane. 18.
Whip
s. The length of the lash is included in measurements of the length of...
DC
pg 9
...nded for juniors to wear securely fastened protective headgear. 4.
Whip
for Dressage and Cones 4.1 The athlete must carry a driving
whip
. ...
CP
pg 9
...lized or rewarded for using one style over another. CP108 Use of the
Whip
; Performing a Salute 1. An appropriate
whip
should be carried in han...
FR
pg 13
... penalized. g. Bandages of any kind are prohibited. h. Handlers &
Whip
Runners: 1. Two people are allowed per horse. One must be a handler...
AL
pg 8
...ch action(s) could include, but are not limited to, excessive use of
whip
and spurs. 17. Judges must eliminate from judging consideration any...
AR
pg 12
...Such action(s) could include, but are not limited to excessive use of
whip
, spurs, or bamboo poles. 5. Judges must eliminate from judging consi...
EV
pg 10
© USEF 2026 - 10 a. The
whip
must only be used as an aid to encourage the Horse forward. b. Time: As ...
EV
pg 44
...tion of the Ground Jury and may result in Technical Elimination. 3.
WHIP
S. One
whip
no longer than 120 cm (47.2”) including lash may be carrie...
CP
pg 57
...te, drivers should take the reins in one hand. A lady shall raise the
whip
vertically or horizontally in front of her face; a gentleman shall r...
JP
pg 4
...uld include, but are not limited to, excessive or improper use of the
whip
, spurs, reins, rider’s weight or rider’s hands. c. In addition, af...
DR
pg 70
...m the Show Pass fee. Only handlers and assistant handlers may act as
whip
assistants in the competition ring. 6. All handlers, assistant hand...
EQ
pg 4
...Riding or lunging an obviously lame horse. e. Chasing a horse with a
whip
or other inappropriate use of the
whip
. f. Appendages and attachment...
HU
pg 4
...Riding or lunging an obviously lame horse. e. Chasing a horse with a
whip
or other inappropriate use of the
whip
. f. Appendages and attachment...
DC
pg 74
© USEF 2026 DC - 74 Grade II Athletes may put down the able-bodied
Whip
if necessary but penalties will be incurred as per USEF regulations....
GR
pg 4
© USEF 2026 GR8 - 4 GR803 Use of
Whip
s No item may be used inside or outside the ring while showing a ho...
AR
pg 24
...ck or a leather stable halter. (See AR144, AR160, and DR121.) 2. A
whip
or crop is optional, at the discretion of the handler. One
whip
or cr...
DR
pg 79
...ese measures according to the specific impairment of an Athlete. 6.
Whip
s. One (1)
whip
(a total maximum length of one hundred twenty centimet...
HU
pg 7
© USEF 2026 HU - 7 4.
Whip
s. Competitors are prohibited from carrying a
whip
that is longer than 30” (75cm) while ju...
DR
pg 78
... hold 8432.3.3 As determined through classification process Yes 1
whip
8432.4.1 All athletes No 2
whip
s 8432.4.2 As determined through cl...
DC
pg 28
...hlete dismounting 928.2.10 20 penalties Entering the arena without a
whip
913.4.2 5 penalties Dropping or putting down a
whip
913.4.3 5 penalt...
