PROCEDURES FOR RECORDED (r) HUNTER, HUNTER/JUMPING SEAT EQUITATION, JUMPER JUDGE LICENSES AND REGISTERED (R) HUNTER BREEDING JUDGE LICENSE Listed below are the procedures required for Recorded (r) licensure as a Hunter, Hunter/Jumping Seat Equitation, and Jumper judge, and for a Registered (R) Hunter Breeding judge. Any questions should be directed to the Licensed Officials Department through the following email address: LOinquiry@usef.org. The Licensed Officials Committee meets three times a year to review applications. Meeting and deadline dates for receiving applications in the Federation office are available on our website at: https://www.usef.org/compete/resources-forms/licensed-officials In accordance with GR1004.2, you must be At least 21 years of age; A Senior active member in good standing of USEF, as well as a member of USHJA Apprentice Permits: The first step is to apply to the Licensed Officials Department for an Apprentice Permit. Applications are available on USEF s website in your Licensed Officials Portal. If you do not complete the form online, then the completed application form along with the $60 fee must be returned to the USEF Licensed Officials Department. In order to be approved for a Permit, you must: o Have been an active competitor as either a rider, trainer, handler, breeder, coach, or official in these divisions at USEF licensed competitions within the last four years. o Have attended a clinic within three years preceding the Permit application. The applicant may not begin apprenticing until the Licensed Officials Department approves the Apprentice Permit application. The Apprentice Permit will expire three years from the date of issuance. IMPORTANT: Apprentice Permits are not required if the applicant is already licensed in any one of these divisions. However, you must have attended a clinic within three years preceding your first Apprentice Judging experience for the respective division(s). Apprentice Judging - You may begin Apprentice Judging after you receive notification that the Licensed Officials Department has approved your Apprentice Permit. Please note that you must have attended a clinic for each license category within three years preceding your first Apprentice Judging experience. Please see apprentice requirements below. You must have permission from management and the officials you wish to sit with to Apprentice for each competition (see Apprentice Memorandum and GR1011 for more information). Apprentice judging for each license must be completed within three years preceding application for your license. Hunter Apprentice Judge Requirements Complete six full days of apprentice judging at a minimum of two USEF Licensed competitions, under a minimum of two different USEF Registered (R) Hunter judges. Apprentice judge at least two complete A or AA rated Conformation Hunter Horse sections or two Pony Hunter divisions that include a model. o Attendance at the Federation Hunter Breeding Clinic or apprentice judging one Hunter Breeding (Horse or Pony) section may substitute for one conformation section or for one Pony Hunter division with a model.
Page two Procedures For Recorded (R) Hunter, Hunter/Jumping Seat Equitation, Jumper Judge Licenses And Registered (R) Hunter Breeding Judge License Hunter/Jumping Seat Equitation Apprentice Judge Requirements Apprentice judge at least ten Hunter/Jumping Seat Equitation classes from the following list: Open Equitation, Federation Medal, Federation Pony Medal, Federation Adult Equitation, ASPCA Maclay, USET Talent Search or WIHS. One must apprentice judge these classes at a minimum of two Federation licensed competitions, under a minimum of two different Federation Registered (R) Hunter/Jumping Seat Equitation Judges. At least one competition must have an A or AA rated Hunter section. Hunter Breeding Apprentice Judge Requirements Earn at least ten (10) points at a minimum of two Federation Licensed Competitions with at least two different Federation Registered (R) judges (one point for every horse judged). A Recorded (r) Hunter Judge with five or more years of judging experience may apply after Apprentice judging two complete Hunter Breeding sections at two Federation Licensed Competitions under two different Hunter Breeding judges. A Registered (R) Hunter judge with a minimum of five years judging experience may apply experience while guest judging Hunter Breeding sections towards his/her apprentice judging requirements. Jumper Apprentice Judge Requirements Apprentice Judge a total of 40 classes o At a minimum of four different Federation Licensed competitions. o With a minimum of four complete days in the Jumper division Sit with at least two different Federation Registered (R) Jumper Judges. o The apprentice judge must have no other duties or responsibilities at the competition where he/she is fulfilling his/her requirements; and o Apprentice judges must demonstrate to the Registered (R) Jumper Judge their ability to keep a jumper scorecard and also to operate the timing equipment. Competitions must offer $2,500 or more in prize money in the Jumper division. Pass a written examination with a mark of 85% or better, which is administered at the Federation Jumper Judges Clinic. Clinic Requirement: For each license category, applicants must have attended a clinic within two years preceding application for r licensure. Information regarding the dates and locations of clinics is published on our website at https://officials.usef.org/clinics/schedule. Application for Enrollment: Once you have completed the above requirements, Your application for Recorded (r) status may be submitted to the USEF office. Upon receipt of all information, your application, fee and required information will be processed to determine if all requirements have been met. Licensed Officials Department staff will contact you if something is missing. When the Licensed Officials Department has verified that you have fulfilled the requirements, they will send reference evaluations regarding your experience and abilities to the o Members of the relevant USEF Committee, i.e. Hunter or Jumper; and o USHJA
Apprentice Judge Memorandum After approval of your Apprentice Permit by the Licensed Officials Department, the steps outlined below must be followed for each competition at which you are an Apprentice Judge. Prior to the competition, contact the competition manager and the official(s) with whom you wish to apprentice judge; they must give permission for you to serve in that capacity. If requested, be prepared to send a resume of your experience within the division. Be sure to let the competition manager know if you are working toward licensing via the Mentor Program. Judges are restricted to working with only one applicant per competition. Give the Apprentice Evaluation Form (included with this licensing packet) to the official with whom you apprentice judge, along with a stamped envelope addressed to the Federation. The official completes this form and submits it to the Federation office. Evaluation forms must be received from every official with whom you apprentice judge. It is the Apprentice Judge s responsibility to confirm that the Federation has received all evaluations. So that you have an opportunity to see different horses and riders, the Licensed Officials Committee suggests that you select at least one competition outside of your immediate area.
Do s and Dont s When Serving as an Apprentice Judge Apprentice judging in Opportunity or Exhibition classes does not count toward licensing requirements. Do not compete in the same competition at which you are an Apprentice Judge. Remember that conflict of interest rules listed in Chapters 10 and 13 of the rule book must be followed. Do not apprentice judge at a competition where you are already working in another capacity (announcer, gate person, manager, member of competition management), unless you are serving as a judge in another division. Do not apprentice judge at a competition where clients or family members are competing. Do not bring pets, friends, or relatives with you when you are apprentice judging. Dress appropriately and professionally, keeping in mind ring and possible weather conditions (sunscreen, raincoat, etc.). By dressing appropriately, you show respect for the officials, exhibitors and management who have afforded you an opportunity to be at their competition. The judge is sharing his/her expertise with you. Comments he/she shares with you about the competition, entries or exhibitors are confidential and should not be repeated to anyone, either at or outside the competition. Although you are not listed in the prize list, be prepared to assume the same responsibilities as a Licensed Official. Attend the competition for the entire day and demonstrate good judgement in your association with exhibitors at the competitions. Don t ask the judge questions during the class unless he/she initiates the conversation. Remember, the judge s primary responsibility is to select the ribbon winners. An appropriate time to discuss the details of the class would be after the judge has turned in his/her card. Make sure you introduce yourself to the Steward/TD at the competition and alert them as to what classes you will be learner judging in so they can make sure to include you on their - Report. Using the prize list as a guide, prepare judge s cards prior to the competition, including class specifications. It is not the duty of the competition secretary or the competition management to provide an extra set of cards for you. Bring the following supplies with you to the competition: Up-to-date USEF Rule Book The Apprentice Judge Evaluation form Clipboard, pens, pencils Judge s cards Any Affiliate handbook that may assist you (NRHA, AHA, etc.) Any further inquiries regarding Apprentice Judging can be directed to the Licensed Officials Department. United States Equestrian Federation 4047 Iron Works Parkway Lexington, KY 40511 loinquiry@usef.org Phone: (859) 258-2472 Fax: (859) 231-6662
Apprentice Judge s Permit Application Hunter, Hunter/Jumping Seat Equitation, Hunter Breeding, Jumper Name Membership No. _Birthdate Address Number and Street City State Zip Code Telephone No. Fax No. Email:_ Divisions: Hunter Hunter Breeding Hunter/Jumping Seat Equitation Jumper The following information may be listed on a separate sheet of paper and attached to the application. General Experience: (Give your experience as an owner, breeder, trainer, instructor and rider in each division for which applied.) Specific Experience: Describe your specific experience in each divisions applied for. Be sure to keep the description of your experience in each division applied for completely separate and also to confine the description of your experience to only the past four years. Prior experience should be placed in the General Experience section of this application. AR-I 56110-001-602-0000 Enclose the fee of $60.00 If submitting via email (loinquiry@usef.org) please call the Accounting Department at 859-225-6950 to pay over the phone. DO NOT include credit card information unless you are sending via fax or mail. LO/HJ01
By signing this application, I agree that the confidentiality of all evaluations and submissions regarding my application shall be maintained under the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) rules (GR1002), and I hereby waive and release any right to examine my file and agree to hold USEF, the USEF Licensed Officials Committee, members of any USEF Committee, all USEF licensed officials and USEF members, officers, directors, and employees harmless from all liability and all claims, including claims for negligence, regarding this application and any action taken regarding it. I have read, understand and agree to be bound by the rules addressing the application process (See GR Chapter 10 and the Licensed Officials Policies and Procedures document). I further agree to be bound by the bylaws and all other rules of the USEF. Signature of applicant _Date
APPRENTICE EVALUATION FORM Hunter, Hunter/Jumping Seat Equitation, Jumper, and Hunter Breeding NOTE: This form should be completed by the Registered ( R ) judge with whom the Apprentice Judge sits. The Registered R judge should send this form directly to the Federation office. PART A: TO BE COMPLETED BY THE APPLICANT Apprentice Judge s Name: _ USEF ID #: Name of Competition: Comp ID #_ Date(s) Held: PART B: TO BE COMPLETED BY REGISTERED ( R ) JUDGE. This evaluation is confidential as per GR1002. Please make additional comments on reverse side. Give specific examples where possible. Name of Registered ( R ) Judge: _ USEF ID# Divisions or sections in which the Apprentice Judge sat with you (Please list all, including all classes). Please describe how much time the Apprentice Judge spent with you (e.g # of days or hours)? Using a scale of 1-5, 5 being Exceptional candidate for promotion and 1 being Not ready for Recorded ( r ) status ; rate the Apprentice Judge s ability per the following statements. If appropriate, include any comments on page 2 or a separate page. 1. Hunter Division: Ability to judge conformation performance, percentages and soundness 2. Hunter/Jumping Seat Eq. Division: Ability to evaluate the ride s performance and effectiveness through proper balance 3. Jumper Division: Ability to judge each horse s performance accurately and promptly a. Ability to keep an accurate score card b. Ability to operate the timing equipment. 4. Hunter Breeding Division 5. Welsh Division 6. Knowledge of USEF Rules: Hunter/Hunter/Jumping Seat Equitation Rules Hunter Breeding Rules Jumper Rules Welsh Rules Evaluation continues on to next page
7. Knowledge of USEF General Rules 8. Conduct while interacting with competition staff, management, officials and exhibitors 9. Present himself/herself in a professional manner and proper judicial temperament to officiate 10. Impartial in rendering decisions 11. Attitude towards judging 12. Organization skills Complete the following sections in their entirety Hunter/Hunter Breeding: 1. Applicant did/did not (circle one) judge complete A rated Conformation Hunter section. No. of Sections: 2. Applicant did/did not (circle one) judge a Hunter Breeding section. No. of Horses: 3. Applicant did/did not (circle one) judge a Pony Hunter division that included a model. No. of Divisions: Hunter/Jumping Seat Equitation: 1. Competition (circle one) did / did not have A rated Hunter Sections. 2. Applicant apprentice judged in the following classes: Open Equitation: number of classes USEF Pony Medal: number of classes ASPCA Maclay: number of classes USEF Medal: number of classes USEF Adult Equitation: number of classes USET; WIHS: number of classes Jumper: 1. Applicant learner judged total number of classes indicated. No. of classes 2. The competition (circle one) did / did not offer $2,500 - $4,999 in prize money in the Jumper division. 3. The competition (circle one) did / did not offer $5,000 or more in prize money. Overall recommendation to the Licensed Officials Committee: Approve for Licensure: HU H/JE HB JP Disapprove for Licensure: HU H/JE HB JP Overall Comments: ** You must provide an explanation for any rating of 3 and below: Registered ( R ) Judge s Signature Return by mail, e-mail or fax United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. 4047 Iron Works Parkway Lexington, Ky. 40511 E-mail: LOinquiry@usef.org Fax: (859) 231-6662
r RECORDED JUDGE APPLICATION You must be an Active Senior member of the Federation at least 21 years of age. Name USEF ID# Date of Birth Address Telephone #: Email: Please write the divisions you are applying for below. No more than four divisions will be considered at one time. Please attach a photocopy of your status card if licensed by a National Breed Association or USEF Affiliate. Divisions: 1. 2. 3. 4. On a separate sheet of paper (preferably typed), please provide an adequate description for point #1 and #2: 1. General Experience: Give your experience as an owner, breeder, trainer, instructor, rider, and/or driver for each applicable division, including your involvement in the equine industry as a whole. 2. Judging/Apprentice Judging Experience: List names and dates of USEF licensed competitions where you apprentice judged or officiated. If you have apprentice judged, please include the names of the official(s) you worked with. International or Affiliate Association judging experience may also be included. USEF Clinic Attendance: Date Location Affiliate Membership (Please list and include origin date): Certification or license with USEF affiliate: By signing this application, I agree that the confidentiality of all evaluations and submissions regarding my application shall be maintained under the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) rules (GR1002), and I hereby waive and release any right to examine my file and agree to hold USEF, the USEF Licensed Officials Committee, members of any USEF Committee, all USEF licensed officials and USEF members, officers, directors, and employees harmless from all liability and all claims, including claims for negligence, regarding this application and any action taken regarding it. I have read, understand and agree to be bound by the rules addressing the application process (See GR Chapter 10 and the Licensed Officials Policies and Procedures document). I further agree to be bound by the bylaws and all other rules of the USEF. Signature of applicant: Date: Enclose $140 for the first division ($125 enrollment/$15 for Officials Insurance) and $30 for each additional division. USEF licensed official applying for additional licenses enclose $30.00 for each division. If submitting via email (Loinquiry@usef.org) please call the Accounting Department at 859-225-6950 to pay over the phone. DO NOT include credit card information unless you are sending via fax or by mail. 56110-001-602-0000 LO/enroll