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September Fleur de Leap Prize List/Registration Download (pdf)

USEA Ride Share Test Program

The long-awaited USEA Ride Share Program is officially here! We all know that gas prices are at an all-time high, and trailering long distances to events or other activities doesn’t sound very enticing. In order to help our members save money, the USEA has launched a “Ride Share” system.

The format is similar to booking a flight. Just do the following:

• Choose whether you can Share a Ride or you Need a Ride.
• Enter your name and email address - your email address remains private and secure.
• Pick the departure date or dates. You can select a range of dates if you are not certain exactly when you will leave.
• “One-way” trips are an option (for example, you’re selling a horse, or dropping a horse off in Aiken for the winter. You would only need a “one-way” ticket). You can add number of passengers and also add comments about your horse (is your horse a stallion, first-time traveler, extra-wide, etc.).
• Enter the zip codes for where you will depart and arrive.
• For “round trips” – Pick the return date (or dates), and then add the number of passengers and comment.
• Whether you are looking for a ride or sharing a ride, just review the listings for more information and send a request for contact.

This helpful program is free, open to anyone (not just USEA members), and can be used for any sort of trip (whether it be to a lesson, clinic, horse trials, etc.).

NOTE: This new system is in the “testing” stage, so please let us know how you like it, and if you have any suggestions on improvement. Please send comments to webmaster@useventing.com.

USEA - Important Notice of USEA Rules Changes
[May 22, 2008]

The USEF Executive Committee met on Monday, May 19, 2008 and approved the following rule changes for immediate implementation. These rule changes were submitted by the USEF Eventing Technical Committee with the support of the USEA Eventing Standards Task Force.

Effective Immediately: the first fall of competitor, at obstacles, on the Cross-Country Course will result in Elimination.

1) EV141.1 (b) Cross-Country Scoring
b. Falls -
(1) First fall of competitor 65 penalties Elimination
(2) First fall of horse Mandatory retirement
(3) Second fall of competitor Elimination

Subsequent changes were made to the following Eventing Rules as a result of the change to EV141.1 (b):
EV138.9 Cross-Country Rules-Authorized Assistance
The change removes reference to assisting riders in remounting after a fall at obstacle.
EV142.3 (b) Cross-Country - Definition of Faults-Circles
The change removes reference to riders having sustained a fall as they will no longer be allowed to continue.
EV142.5 Cross-Country - Definition of Faults-Additional Attempts at Obstacles Composed of Several Elements.
The change removes reference to riders having sustained a fall as they will no longer be allowed to continue.

2) EV112.1 (a) & (b) Medical Requirements-Accidents Involving Competitors
a. In the event of an accident in which a competitor is apparently injured or concussed, they must be examined by designated medical personnel to determine if they may take part in another test, ride another horse or if they are capable of leaving the grounds. Refusal to be examined shall be penalized by a fine of $100 (Payable to the Organizing Committee) at the discretion of the Ground Jury. EC 5/19/08 Effective immediately

b. If such a fall occurs during the cross-country test, the time during which the competitor is held and examined shall be recorded and deducted from his total time if he is permitted to continue.

3) EV140.8 Cross-Country Obstacles

8.Obstacles constructed after December 1, 2008, for which approved frangible technology is appropriate, shall be constructed using this technology. Obstacles constructed prior to December 1, 2008 and for which the use of approved frangible technology is appropriate shall be retrofit using this technology prior to December 1, 2009. All open oxers at the Training level and above must be constructed using Approved Frangible technology. Information on the appropriate applications of Frangible Technology in cross-country fence construction is available in the USEA Cross-Country Obstacle Design Guidelines. Frangible Technology may be installed only by or under the supervision of Course Designers/course builders who have attended a USEA Seminar on Frangible fence construction.
EC 5/19/08 Effective immediately

The USEF and USEA are also currently in the process of developing the rules for a 'red card system' to penalize dangerous riding.

These rule changes reflect action items in a letter from USEF President David O'Connor and USEA President Kevin Baumgardner written on April 29, 2008. A copy of that letter can be viewed at: http://www.usef.org/_IFrames/newsdisplay/viewpr.aspx?id=3054.

The USEF and the USEA are constantly committed to the safety and welfare of riders, horses and the sport of Eventing. Making the sport safer is a constantly evolving process. In the April 29th letter, the USEF and USEA also announced a joint Safety Summit to be held on June 7-8 in Lexington, KY.

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IMPORTANT CHANGES TO SEDA AWARDS PROGRAM, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

The SEDA Board of Directors has voted to approve the following changes to the SEDA Awards Program, effective immediately. For any additional information, please see the complete Awards Program Guidelines.

Schooling Dressage
Eligibility for Awards for Schooling Dressage will be determined based on the number of tests ridden and the number of different judges for whom those tests are ridden. Introductory through Fourth Level will require four (4) tests and two (2) different judges from at least two (2) different shows. FEI and Freestyle will require two (2) tests and two (2) different judges from at least two (2) different shows. All submitted scores will count regardless of how many tests are ridden at a given show or on a given day.

Awards will be based on the highest median score at the end of the year. Year-end placing for schooling dressage will be based upon median scores. All eligible scores will be noted, and the median score (the score in the middle, with exactly half as many scores lower and half as many scores higher than it) of the top 80% of all scores (if more than the minimum required at each level) will be the score used to determine year-end awards, with the highest median score at the Level winning the Championship.

Scoring: Schooling Dressage points will no longer be automatically tabulated by the Schooling Awards Chair. You must submit to the Schooling Dressage Awards Chair all tests that you wish to have included in your year-end standing. No scores will be automatically included, and all scores must be received by the awards chair no later than 14 days after the last day of the weekend on which the show in question was held. Scores should be submitted by sending a copy of the front of the test (showing the name and date of the horse show, the name of the judge, the test, the competitor, the points and the percentage score) to Vickie Schiefelbein. If the front of the test does not include all of the information required, please submit a copy of the entire test. On the first scores you submit, please make sure to indicate whether you are in Jr/YR, Adult Amateur, or Open division. A card or e-mail will be sent to acknowledge receipt of your scores. Please provide a valid e-mail address when submitting your scores if you would like electronic notification. If you do not receive notification within three weeks of mailing in your scores, please contact the Schooling Dressage Awards Chair.

Schooling Dressage Awards Chair
Vickie Schiefelbein
vfn03@bellsouth.net
(228) 826-3323
11504 Old Fort Bayou Road
Vancleave, MS 39565

Important Notice: If you wish your scores from the December 2007 Serenity Schooling Show to be included in the Awards Program, please notify Vickie by March 8, 2008. If you cannot locate your test to obtain a copy of the front, please contact Vickie with your score information.

Recognized Dressage
Recognized Dressage Awards Program has been modified as follows:
Eligibility for Awards for Recognized Dressage will be determined based on the number of tests ridden and the number of different judges for whom those tests are ridden. Introductory through Fourth Level will require four (4) tests and two (2) different judges from at least two (2) different shows. FEI and Freestyle will require two (2) tests and two (2) different judges from at least two (2) different shows. All submitted scores will count regardless of how many tests are ridden at a given show or on a given day.

A card or e-mail will be sent to acknowledge receipt of your scores. Please provide a valid e-mail address when submitting your scores if you would like electronic notification. If you do not receive notification within three weeks of mailing in your scores, please contact the Recognized Dressage Awards Chair.

Eventing
Results of eventing tests at schooling dressage shows must be submitted to the Schooling Dressage Awards Chair per the information outlined above.

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SEDA Eventing Update

Cross Country Schooling Day Rules — Don’t Forget!!

• Always wear your safety-approved helmet and protector vest.
• For every person mounted and jumping in the field, there must be one adult on the ground. This is a SEDA rule and is for everyone’s safety!
• Always pay close attention to other riders in the field. It is usually a good idea to call attention (vocally) to the jumps you are jumping to alert others. No crashes!