United States Equestrian Federation

The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is the national governing body for most equestrian sports in the United States, including dressage, driving, endurance riding, eventing, hunt seat equitation, hunter, jumper, paralympic, reining, roadster, saddleseat equitation, vaulting, and western riding.

Related Topics:
Dressage - Driving - Endurance riding - Eventing - Hunt seat equitation - Hunter - Jumper - Reining - Vaulting

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It also governs breed shows for the Andalusian, Lusitano, Arabian, half-arabian, Anglo-Arabian, Connemara, Friesian, Hackney, Morgan, American Saddlebred, National Show Horse, Paso Fino, Shetland, and Welsh breeds held in the US.

Related Topics:
Andalusian - Lusitano - Arabian - Anglo-Arabian - Connemara - Friesian - Hackney - Morgan - American Saddlebred - National Show Horse - Paso Fino - Shetland - Welsh

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The USEF keeps track of yearly points, accumulated at individual horse shows throught the year, and gives awards based on these points at the end of the year. Horse shows governed under the USEF are given an AA, A, B or C rating. Shows with an AA rating are the most prestigious and often offer the most prize money, whereas shows with a C rating are more local, with less prize money.

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Governing bodies working under the USEF include:

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• United States Hunter/Jumper Association (USHJA)
• United States Dressage Federation (USDF)
• United States Eventing Association (USEA)

Competitions recognized by the USEF must follow its rules and bylaws.

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