Requirements
Age: Horses are considered to be one year older on January 1 each year regardless of birth month.
4 year-old classes are for horses attaining four years of age in the current calendar year.
5 year-old classes are for horses attaining five years of age in the current calendar year. Mares that have had term or near-term foals will be allowed a “bye” year if a certificate of verificatio
n, signed by a veterinarian, is submitted to the USEA office. The intent of this rule is to allow mares who have taken time off to be bred to compete in four year old classes as five year olds and five-year-old classes as six-year-olds. Horse Registration: In order to maintain complete records on Young Event Horses in our database, the USEA requires that all horses be registered to participate in YEH classes. Registration will insure that the horses' full pedigree and competition results will be maintained. Please provide a completed Horse Life Registration form to the USEA. If you have breed registry papers on your horse, send a photocopy along with the USEA HLR form. Thank you for your cooperation! Saddlery: Only snaffle bridles may be used in dressage and boots and martingales are optional for jumping. No boots to be worn in Sections I or II. Dress(relaxed): ASTM/SEI approved helmets mandatory for jumping. Dressage phase: Collared shirt with sleeves, breeches, and boots. Jumping phase: Cross-country attire with safety vests and armbands. Foreign Horses: Foreign horses must attend and achieve a qualifying score at a sanctioned YEH competition in the United States in order to participate in the championships.
