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Ya’ll. I get it. I run these things for a living and I still hit the “send” button with apprehension every time I enter a show. Have I done everything correctly? Do I have all the right numbers? Does my horse have all the right numbers?
Here’s a current (August, 2021) resource of things that you need to enter a show, and an explanation of fees/terms.
EVERYONE on the grounds (riders, handlers, owners, trainers, coaches, grooms, officials, staff, volunteers and any others) must sign a current USEF Waiver Form. Anyone entering the grounds without the signed Waiver Form will be asked to complete the form or leave the grounds. Forms can be emailed or submitted to the show office.
ALL HORSES on the grounds (including guest horses, haul-ins, and opportunity class entries) must show proof of current negative coggins test (within one year), and Influenza/Rhino Vaccines (within 6 months). Proof of vaccines include dated proof from veterinarian (receipt or USEF Form) or receipt from purchase location with date vaccines were given.
WHO’S WHO
When filling out your entry, understanding who is responsible for signing certain sections can be confusing. (each of these persons is required to have their Participating Memberships, or pay the non-member fees - Unless they are competing only in opportunity classes)
RIDER - Person competing horse
OWNER - Official owner listed with the USEF
TRAINER - Person responsible for the care of the horse (feeding, etc…)
COACH - (not a mandatory signature) Person on-grounds coaching student
PARENT GUARDIAN - Signing for anyone under 18 years of age.
Amatuer vs Open (and YR/JR) are determined by your USEF membership status.
UNDERSTANDING EACH FEE
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Qualifying Classes (qualifying for Regional Championships)
___ Paid the entry fee plus the qualifying fee
___ Rider - USDF Participating Member
___ Rider - USEF Member (Junior, Senior or Life) (including SafeSport Training)
___ Horse - USDF Lifetime Registered
___ Horse - USEF Annual or Lifetime Recorded (HID Recorded horses not eligible)
___ Owner - USDF Participating or Business Member
___ Owner - USEF Member (Junior Senior or Life)
___ Trainer (whoever is responsible for care of horse) - same membership requirements
Regular (non-qualifying score) Classes (Training thru Grand Prix)
___ Paid just the entry fee
___ Rider - USDF Participating Member or USDF non-member fee
___ Rider - USEF Member (Junior, Senior or Life) (including SafeSport Training)
or USEF Show Pass fee
___ Horse - USDF Lifetime Registered or HID
___ Horse - USEF Annual or Lifetime Recorded or HID
___ Owner - USDF Participating or Business Member or USDF non-member fee
___ Owner - USEF Member (Junior Senior or Life) or USEF Show Pass fee
___ Trainer (whoever is responsible for care of horse) - same membership requirements
If you’re just getting your feet wet in this whole “Dressage” thing, or have a young horse who may or may not take offense to those “Judgy” people sitting at “C”, then OPPORTUNITY classes may be for you. They require no USEF/USDF Memberships, or Horse ID. If a horse is entered only in Intro and/or Opportunity classes, they don’t have to pay the USEF drug fee, but are still bound by the rules, and may be drug tested. The scores do not count towards medals, or qualifying, points, or any other USEF/USDF program.
PAPERWORK CHECKLIST (for every horse on grounds)
___ Entry
___ USEF Federation Entry Agreement (signed by rider, trainer, owner and (maybe) coach - ALL
may be the same person)
___ USEF Waiver and Release of Liability (one for each different person on entry and any grooms
or guests that will be at show)
___ Proof of Negative Coggins
___ Proof of Vaccination within 6 months of show dates
Compiled by:
Sporting Services, LLC
www.sportingservices.net
Ya’ll. I get it. I run these things for a living and I still hit the “send” button with apprehension every time I enter a show. Have I done everything correctly? Do I have all the right numbers? Does my horse have all the right numbers?
Here’s a current (August, 2021) resource of things that you need to enter a show, and an explanation of fees/terms.
EVERYONE on the grounds (riders, handlers, owners, trainers, coaches, grooms, officials, staff, volunteers and any others) must sign a current USEF Waiver Form. Anyone entering the grounds without the signed Waiver Form will be asked to complete the form or leave the grounds. Forms can be emailed or submitted to the show office.
ALL HORSES on the grounds (including guest horses, haul-ins, and opportunity class entries) must show proof of current negative coggins test (within one year), and Influenza/Rhino Vaccines (within 6 months). Proof of vaccines include dated proof from veterinarian (receipt or USEF Form) or receipt from purchase location with date vaccines were given.
WHO’S WHO
When filling out your entry, understanding who is responsible for signing certain sections can be confusing. (each of these persons is required to have their Participating Memberships, or pay the non-member fees - Unless they are competing only in opportunity classes)
RIDER - Person competing horse
OWNER - Official owner listed with the USEF
TRAINER - Person responsible for the care of the horse (feeding, etc…)
COACH - (not a mandatory signature) Person on-grounds coaching student
PARENT GUARDIAN - Signing for anyone under 18 years of age.
Amatuer vs Open (and YR/JR) are determined by your USEF membership status.
UNDERSTANDING EACH FEE
- Great American/USDF qualifying (USDF-Q) - Pay only if you want your score to be submitted as a qualifying score for regionals. If you don’t plan on going to regionals, do not pay the qualifying fee.
- USEF fee (Drugs and Meds and USEF) - This fee goes directly to the USEF. Each horse competing must pay it, except if only competing in Opportunity classes.
- USEF “showpass” non-member fee (Any Rider, Owner, Trainer, or Coach that is listed on the entry form that is NOT a member must pay this fee)
- USDF non-member fee - Any Rider or Owner who is not a USDF member must pay this fee.
- Horse Stall - For every horse stabled on the grounds
- Tack Stall - Tack stall (if you choose to have one - may be shared between competitors)
- Shavings - Some shows have a few bags included with the stall cost. Some shows require you purchase shavings thru them (no outside shavings allowed). Easiest to order ahead of time so it will be at your stall waiting when you get there.
- Camper/RV Hookups - If available at the show, if you need electricity for your RV hookup
- Day parking for non-stabled horses - All horses on grounds must pay for EITHER a stall, or a grounds fee.
- Office fee - All horses on grounds. Includes guest horses and competing horses
- Incomplete Entry Penalty - for entries not completed before a defined time period
- Late fee - Entries sent after closing date (if accepted)
- Guest Horse - fee for a non-competing horses. Must also pay for a stall or grounds fee plus office fee.
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Qualifying Classes (qualifying for Regional Championships)
___ Paid the entry fee plus the qualifying fee
___ Rider - USDF Participating Member
___ Rider - USEF Member (Junior, Senior or Life) (including SafeSport Training)
___ Horse - USDF Lifetime Registered
___ Horse - USEF Annual or Lifetime Recorded (HID Recorded horses not eligible)
___ Owner - USDF Participating or Business Member
___ Owner - USEF Member (Junior Senior or Life)
___ Trainer (whoever is responsible for care of horse) - same membership requirements
Regular (non-qualifying score) Classes (Training thru Grand Prix)
___ Paid just the entry fee
___ Rider - USDF Participating Member or USDF non-member fee
___ Rider - USEF Member (Junior, Senior or Life) (including SafeSport Training)
or USEF Show Pass fee
___ Horse - USDF Lifetime Registered or HID
___ Horse - USEF Annual or Lifetime Recorded or HID
___ Owner - USDF Participating or Business Member or USDF non-member fee
___ Owner - USEF Member (Junior Senior or Life) or USEF Show Pass fee
___ Trainer (whoever is responsible for care of horse) - same membership requirements
If you’re just getting your feet wet in this whole “Dressage” thing, or have a young horse who may or may not take offense to those “Judgy” people sitting at “C”, then OPPORTUNITY classes may be for you. They require no USEF/USDF Memberships, or Horse ID. If a horse is entered only in Intro and/or Opportunity classes, they don’t have to pay the USEF drug fee, but are still bound by the rules, and may be drug tested. The scores do not count towards medals, or qualifying, points, or any other USEF/USDF program.
PAPERWORK CHECKLIST (for every horse on grounds)
___ Entry
___ USEF Federation Entry Agreement (signed by rider, trainer, owner and (maybe) coach - ALL
may be the same person)
___ USEF Waiver and Release of Liability (one for each different person on entry and any grooms
or guests that will be at show)
___ Proof of Negative Coggins
___ Proof of Vaccination within 6 months of show dates
Compiled by:
Sporting Services, LLC
www.sportingservices.net