Officials

Eventing officials include judges, technical delegates (TD), and course designers (CD). They are licensed by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) at the 'r', 'R', and 'S' levels and by the FEI at the FEI levels.

The USEA Training Programs for Eventing Officials (TPEO) is for members who wish to become licensed officials or those who wish to further their education but not necessarily pursue licensure with the Federation. The USEA also conducts Continuing Education Clinics (CEC) for members who are already licensed officials. Anyone may attend the ‘r’, ‘R’, or ‘S’ dressage, cross-country/jumping, or course designer TPEO or CEC.

Attendance at a Continuing Education Clinic is part of the requirement to maintain an active license status as an eventing official. Clinics must be attended at least once every three years from the date the license is granted, but officials may attend more frequently if they wish.

Licensing and Promotion of Eventing Officials

The USEF is responsible for the licensing and promotion of Eventing Officials.

• Information on the requirements for ‘r’, ‘R’, and ‘S’ can be found on the USEF website by clicking here.
• Training Program requirements must be completed in the three years prior to application.
• Questions about the licensing process should be directed to [email protected].

For information on the USEA Training Program for Eventing Officials or Continuing Education Clinics, please contact Nancy Knight at [email protected] or (703) 669-9997.

Eventing Officials Apprenticing Forms

• Eventing Apprentice Evaluation – Cross Country
• Eventing Apprentice Evaluation – Dressage
• Eventing Apprentice Evaluation – Show Jumping
• Eventing Course Designer Apprentice Evaluation Form
• Eventing Course Evaluation – ‘R’ and ‘S’ Form
• Eventing Independent Study – Dressage
• Eventing Jumping Course Designer (JCD) Apprentice Evaluation Form
  
• Eventing Tabulation Form