USDF is dedicated to education, recognition of achievement, and promotion of
dressage. For details on member benefits, including educational programs, awards, and other opportunities, refer to
the USDF Directory or the USDF Web site at www.usdf.org
Horses competing at USDF-recognized/USEF-licensed shows must have either a USDF horse identification (HID) number or a USDF lifetime
horse registration (LHR). Proper credentials or verification certificates must be presented to the competition secretary.
Riders and owners wishing to participate in a USDF recognized competition, and not able to present the competition secretary with verification of
a USDF membership or NM identification and USDF LHR or USDF HID, must complete a USDF Affidavit Form and pay the $5 affidavit filing
fee. A copy of a completed affidavit form from another competition may also be used for verification purposes for up to 60 days. (Exception:
Affidavits cannot be used at Regional Championships.)
Exemptions & Details
Download the Dutch Z1 Dressage test here: Dutch Z1 Test[1]
Windy Hollow Hunt Dressage Shows
EVERY CLASS OFFERED HEREIN WHICH IS COVERED BY THE RULES AND
SPECIFICATIONS OF THE CURRENT USEF RULE BOOK WILL BE CONDUCTED
AND JUDGED IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH.
2009 USEF Membership statement (GR901.9)
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 and Vaulting Competitions and Endurance Rides. A nonmember may
participate as a handler, rider, driver, owner, lessee, agent, coach or trainer at
Regular Competitions, Eventing Competitions, Dressage Competitions, Reining
Competitions and Combined Driving Competitions upon payment of a $30
nonmember registration fee. Participants in the following classes are exempted
from the Requirements of this rule: 1) leadline; 2) exhibitions; 3) games and
races; 4) classes for 4-H members; 5) walk trot and academy classes (academy
classes are classes limited to horses used regularly in a lesson program); 6)
USDF introductory level tests, pas de deux and quadrille classes; 7) NRHA
Endorsed Reining Competitions. 8. Opportunity classes, 9) citizens of other
nations who have proof, in English, of current membership in good standing of
their own National Federation, 10) USEA beginner novice division; and 11)
assistant handlers in Dressage Sport Horse Breeding classes.
2009 USEF Golfcart / minor rule (GR901.29)
GR901.29 requires that the following rule be printed in the prize list for every licensed
competition: Minors who do not have a valid driver’s license which allows them to
operate a motorized vehicle in the state in which they reside will not be permitted to
operate a motorized vehicle of any kind including, but not limited to, golf carts,
motorcycles, scooters, or farm utility vehicles on the competition grounds of licensed
competitions. Minors who have a valid temporary license may operate the above
described motorized vehicles as long as they are accompanied by an adult with a valid
driver’s license. Violations of this rule willbe cause for sanctions against the parent(s),
guardian(s) and/or trainer(s) who are responsible for the child committing the offense.
Penalties may include exclusion of the child, parent(s), guardian(s), and/or trainer(s)
from the competition grounds for the remainder of the competition and charges being
filed against any of the above individuals in accordance with Chapter 6. Wheelchairs
and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from
this rule.