Rule Refresher: Understanding Cross-Country Faults
Eventing combines three phases: dressage, show jumping, and cross-country. It is arguable that many eventers compete in this sport because of the cross-country phase. It's a fan-favorite for sure with its wide open galloping tracks, a wide variety of obstacles to jump, and the ability to encounte...
Rule Refresher: Extraordinary Rule Changes Effective April 1, 2025
Equally as important as staying brushed up on your knowledge of the USEF Rules for Eventing, it is also important to stay up to date on any rule changes coming through the pipeline. In this month's edition of ...
Eventing 101: Understanding Your Entry Form
You have put in the practice at home, you and your horse feel confident, and your trainer has said, “It’s time!” All that is left to do at that point is to submit your entry for the Horse Trial in which you want to compete. Submitting an entry is easy. Most competitions offer a way to submit your...
Rule Refresher: Not a Non-Compete? Not Allowed on Grounds
Bringing your future eventing prospect with you to a horse trial as a non-compete can be a wonderful educational opportunity for horses not used to the hustle and bustle of the show grounds. However, horses must be registered with the show office as a "non-compete" horse in order to be allowed on...
Rule Change Open Forum Recap from 2024 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention
With longtime Rule Change Open Forum moderator Malcolm Hook unable to attend this year’s USEA Annual Meeting & Convention, Alison Lloyd with the U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF) took over the forum on Saturday.
Myler Combination Bit Approved for USEF Eventing Competitions
Following review of the Myler Combination bit, the USEF Eventing Sport Committee, at the recommendation of the Administrative Working Group and Eventing Athletes Working Group, approved a national exemption for the Myler Combination bit.
New Eventing Rule Changes Going into Effect December 1, 2024
Following the United States Equestrian Federation's (USEF) summer meeting, 11 new rules changes for the 2025 eventing season were approved to go into effect starting Dec. 1, 2024. Now is a great time to begin familiarizing yourself with these upcoming adjustments to make sure you are in complianc...
Rule Refresher: The Five Tenants of Schooling
You’ve made it to your event, your trailer is unloaded, your tack room is set, and your horse is settled—time for a little bit of schooling the day before the competition begins! Did you know there are rules around schooling under section EV111 of the U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF) Rules for E...