EXTRAORDINARY RULE CHANGE PROPOSALS PASS FOR WHIP LENGTH IN DRESSAGE COMPETITIONS

During the March 16th meeting, the USEF Executive Committee approved three Extraordinary Rule Change Proposals regarding the legal length of whips which may be carried in Recognized Dressage Competitions.

These changes affect Article Numbers 320, 1920.5, and 1921.9: Effective June 1 of this year, only one whip, no longer than 43.3 inches (110 centimeters) including the lash, may be used in dressage classes and for warm-up. One standard longeing whip is permitted only when longeing.

These changes apply to all dressage test levels (Intro - Grand Prix) at Recognized Dressage Competitions.

These rule changes, put forward by the USEF Dressage Committee, reflect changes to FEI regulations which became effective on January 1, 2004.

Please refer to the Dressage page of the Federation website, www.usef.org, (Equestrian Sports - International Disciplines - Dressage) for these complete rule changes.

THESE CHANGES BECOME EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2004. All exhibitors are strongly encouraged to check the length of their whips prior to this date, and all officials and management are asked to assist with educating competitors and issue warnings as appropriate during a six-month transition period after the effective date.

For more information, contact Jennifer Keeler, Sport Manager - Dressage, at jkeeler@usef.org or (859) 225-2024.

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