The U.S. Equestrian Federation is requiring riders from foreign countries to become competing members of the organization if they want to enter its shows.
The deadline is September 1, giving these prospective members time to take mandatory SafeSport training if they are 18 or older. As a statement from USEF explained, “In our effort to strive for an environment that is safe for our participants and that is free from abuse, USEF aims to ensure all participants are properly trained in abuse prevention. Awareness of abuse prevention, how to recognize abuse, and how to report abuse is critical to our goal to safeguard our participants.”
The new mandate does not apply to foreign riders who are participating only in FEI competitions in the U.S.