If a recognized national affiliate association ceases to affiliate with the federation, the board ofdirectors may in its. The rules and specifications of this prize list notwithstanding, the latest published rules of the usef will apply. A copy frontback of the registration papers for american saddlebred horse division showing proof of ownership must be sent with entry. Rules common to all usef rated shows usef vaccination rule united states equestrian federation, inc. Designed as a handy reference book for morgan judges and exhibitors, a. Friesians, morgans, equitation, saddlebreds, hackneys, roadster opportunity. Become familiar with the usef rule book and become an active part of the rules change process. Shoeing for different divisions saddlebreds midwest. Life, senior active and junior active members shall be eligible to participate in all classes at regular competitions, eventing competitions at the preliminary level or above and combined. It is a shameful piece of junk not worthy to be called a rule book. Become familiar with the usef rules book and become an active part of the rules.
The united states equestrian federation usef or us equestrian is the national governing. Morgan usef lite information sheet usef has added an additional license called usef lite. Saddlebreds, hackneys, morgans, friesians open classes. In fact, the usef rule book states that the standard of excellence of the american saddlebred is beauty, symmetry and balance. Your quick guide to the usef rules that passedand a few. The usef rule book lays out extensive guidelines as to which riders are eligible for amateur status in gr6. The federation mayonly recognize one national breeddiscipline association for each breed or discipline with competition rules inthe rule book.
As we look at boolean formulas, its tempting to see something like. By the end of van sinderens tenure in 1960, the rule book had grown to one hundred and sixtyeight pages. The morgan horse is one of the earliest horse breeds developed in the united states. Sections of this book have been reprinted from the. Delaware 4h horse show rulebook university of delaware. The new rule is 23 pages long, so a brief summary is tough, but if you want to read the whole thing, its available at the usef website. Usef charity horse showsince 1999 july 18, 19, 20, 2019.
Every class offered herein is covered and will be judged by the rules and regulations of the current usef rule book and all other appropriate governing organizations. The carriage pleasure driving division has a recognized, nonrated classification. This would be the first of many world class american saddlebreds, morgans and show dogs he would breed, show and sell over the years. A completed rewrite of chapter 3 of the rule book which deals with competiton licensing, including the mileage rule the summary. Usef rule book, will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith. The show will be under the absolute control of management. United states equestrian federation rule book, with permission. Competitors would know that a level playing field could be expected via the use of the usef rule book, minimum competition requirements, and if participating in the usef horse of the year program, halfpoints. This new structure was created to provide another avenue for competitions to be licensed with us equestrian while experiencing a modified application of some of the rules. Balance features coordinated motion, with straight true folding action of the front legs with flexing hocks carried close together, producing a clean, rhythmic and fluid way of going.
Competition licensed by the united states equestrian federation usef in an agreement between usef and the michigan morgan horse breeders futurity licensee and is rated in the morgan division. Confused about amateur rules was the lead article in the nov. Morgan competitions that are not currently licensed through us equestrian. Usef competition lite american morgan horse association. The american morgan horse association has published the following united states equestrian federation morgan rules, that recently were passed by the usef board and will take effect with the 2017 show season. As a part of our efforts to protect the health of our employees, us equestrian is working under a flexible work plan for our staff. Competitions recognized by the usef must follow its rules and bylaws. In order to compete, all horses must be registered with the american saddlebred registry or the canadian livestock records corporation. However, this book is devoid of the rules and regulations governed by the united states equestrian federation that may apply to the divisions described within the book. The usef network features livestreaming and ondemand video from a wide range of exciting equestrian events each year. Rules are to help us to compete with our horses safely and fairly and we appreciate. Key classic and cfair charity horse shows posts facebook. After which usef tests 116 may be called for see usef rule book for details of tests. The rules published in this rule book are subject to additions or.
Every breed offered herein which is covered by the rules and specifications of the current usef rule book will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith. United states equestrian federation usef, arabian horse association aha. All owners of morgans and persons interested in the breed are invited to join. Rule change proposals can be submitted to the usef morgan rules committee or to the amha office. Check your usef rule book carefully regarding dress, tack, appointments, and order of performance judging criteria. It is the exhibitors responsibility to submit entries that do not constute a violaon of usef gr4. Know before you show new rules for a new competition year. The united states equestrian federation takes seriously its role as a governing body for equestrian sport and implements programs and policies to protect human and equestrian athletes usef rule changes that were passed by effective date and presented at. The carriage pleasure driving division of this horse show will be run in accordance with the carriage pleasure driving section of the usef rule book cp101528.
A minimum of two riders are required to individually execute a figure eight at a canter, trot back to judge, stop and back. M0193 gaited morgan country trail pleasure classm0194 class specifications gaited morgan country trail pleasure class the entry must exemplify the attributes of a pleasure riding horse. Check out the table of contents to see what great stories are in this weeks magazine. May 23 26, 2019 at the fairgrounds showplex hamburg, ny. Eastern states exposition horse show ii september 21 24, 2017 judges and officials management reserves the right to add to or vary this list of invited officials. Describes the timeline for submission of a rule change through board approval.
This learning center is provided solely as an informational and educational service to us equestrian members. Rule change proposals can be submitted to the usef morgan rules. This learning center is not intended to nor does it constitute legal, medical, or veterinarian advice or opinions and should not be relied upon as such. Life, senior active and junior active members shall be eligible to participate in all. Morgan horse judging standards, usef rule book, and the amhya morgan youth judging. Usef 2020 931 chapter mo morgan horse division subchapter mo1 general mo101 eligibility 1. Morgans, hunt seat equitation, friesians, hunter and western pleasure, opportunity, and miscallaneous. Morgans, saddlebreds, challenge of the breeds classes and. Please contact us about sponsorship opportunities for an exciting 2019 edition of our western new york show. In order to compete in any jumper classes at licensed competitions as an exhibitor, rider, trainer, or hisher. Usef has added an additional show called competition lite. To be judged as a group at a walk, trot and canter.
Us equestrian members receive full access to over 2,000 hours of content, including commentary from the top u. In any class placing, the judges decision will be final. Being associated as competition lite would provide support to the competition management in debt collection, promotion of the event, etc. Life, senior active and junior active members shall be eligible to participate in all classes at regular competitions, eventing competitions at the preliminary level or above and combined driving competitions at the advanced level, dressage, reining. Sarah gilbert, paralegal email protected 8592252022. Rules affecting hunterjumper competition effective dec. Information specific to the morgan breed can be found in the usef morgan rules. For complete class specifications, see the current usef rule book.
Usef rules this show will be conducted in accordance with the current usef rule book. Horses shown in this division must be registered with the american morgan horse association, inc. In situations arising which are not covered specifically by usef the following. Usef rule book, m0191 gaits and m0192 general judging requirements for under saddle gaited classes. This book will guide you through each of the disciplines morgans are commonly shown, describing important characteristics, attire, position, and equipment for each. Unparalleled beauty, a rich history and a unique ability to bond with their owners. Entries close and must be received by june 28, 2019, in all sections of the horse show. Usef morgan information missouri valley morgan horse club. Effective december 1, 2015, all horses entering the grounds of a licensed competition must. Usef rates equine competitions, licenses judges and other officials, and publishes and enforces competition rules. Entries entries are due online or must be postmarked and mailed by july 31, 2018. Annual santa barbara national multibreed horse show. The morgan horse judging standards contain no protestable rules. For thousands of years, arabians lived among the desert tribes of the arabian peninsula, bred by the bedouins as war mounts for long treks and quick forays into enemy camps.
Tracing back to the foundation sire figure, later named justin morgan after his bestknown owner, morgans served many roles in 19thcentury american history, being used as coach horses and for harness racing, as general riding animals, and as cavalry horses during the american civil war on both sides of the. Born in springfield, massachusetts, he grew up on a farm in nearby brimfield and was first exposed to morgans but fell in love with american saddlebreds. The ushja is helping members know before you show with a simple guide of rule changes taking effect for the new competition year. Rules of the united states equestrian federation, inc. Spear bred his first american saddlebred mare in 1965. The judges may give oral reasons not to exceed four minutes. Sponsored by the massachusetts morgan horse association. Proposed usef quick list for proposed usefmorgan rule changes 2017 it has been a guiding principle for the usef morgan committee that the rules that govern our competitions be understandable and user friendly.
It is the exhibitors responsibility to submit entries that do not cons tute a viola on of usef gr4. Rules from usef the new england morgan horse association. The usef rule book is now available for ios and android devices. Youth of the year contest information massachusetts morgan. Management reserves the right to change or alter the o. If you are showing at a usef event, depending upon the type of competition it is, there are morgan western rules and then some refer out to the western division section of the usef rule book where you will find trail, western riding, working cowhorse, pleasure, ect.
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