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- USEF Expels Hunter Jumper Trainer Shannon Eckel
“The USEF concluded that there was a mistake in failing to physically bring the stable man to monitor the horse and in deciding not to call the vet ” He called USEF’s decision, including her right to apply for re-instatement, “a true victory for the truth because it clearly establishes that Shannon never intended to hurt Cobain and what
- USEF Board Approves Prohibited Substances List
The approved version of the rule also includes provision GR 414 9, which specifically prohibits rectal administration of any substance on USEF competition grounds The full text of the rule reads: 8 It is a prohibited practice to use and or possess any of the following substances on competition grounds: a Injectable ACTH [adrenocorticotropic
- Hair Testing Added To USEF Anti-Doping Toolbox, Alongside New Collapse . . .
USEF approved the rule change in response to what officials said are credible reports that some owners and trainers misuse barbiturates that can evade detection in urine and blood tests The new rule takes aim at these banned substances with more precise testing technology, with the goal of discouraging the use of dangerous barbiturates
- It’s Time For A Culture Change: USEF Town Hall Tackles Horse Welfare . . .
They also asked USEF to consider possibly suspending the trainer for 14 days if there’s a collapse Increasing Education Requiring horse welfare educational training is also on the table, McCormick said USHJA is working on several horse welfare modules, he said, and USEF may eventually make a horse welfare training mandatory
- Jitterbug’s Guide To USEF Training Level Test 3
2023 USEF Training Level Test 3 Each test within a dressage level seeks to add a new element of difficulty without going so far as to totally bump you up a level A false sense of security is really what it’s about
- Your Quick Guide To The USEF Rules That Passed—And A Few That Didn’t
When the USEF Annual Meeting happened Jan 13-16, there was big news of a new CEO and impassioned discussions in the form of Town Hall meetings about doping and coaching And then there were the more normal—though no less important—items of business like passing rules, which the USEF Board of Directors did Jan 16
- USEF Announces Schedule For 2025 Horse Safety And Welfare Town Halls
USEF and show management will provide further details on specific dates, times and locations within each show facility as they are finalized The schedule will also be updated and available on the USEF website here An online town hall will also take place prior to the end of the year for those who cannot attend one of our in-person events
- USEF Veterinary Summit Outlines Best Practices For Sport Horse Care
The 2025 Veterinary Summit, held in March in Ocala, Florida, welcomed 28 veterinarians and some USEF senior executives It was one outcome of the Chromatic Fund, an initiative inspired by the tragic death of the show jumper Chromatic BF The late horse’s owner and breeder, Kc Branscomb, collaborated with USEF, the American Association of
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