U.S. Rules for Working Equitation
U.S. Rules For Working Equitation
Working Equitation as a sport has its own set of rules that govern competitions. Working Equitation also has unique dressage tests designed to be the foundation and structure underlying the remaining trials of Working Equitation. If you need the most up-to-date rules and dressage tests for Working Equitation competitions, you’ve found them!
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- Download the 2025 Rules and Dressage Tests to ensure you have the latest information.
- Get ready for next year’s competitions now with the 2025 Rules and Dressage Tests.
- Download our library of helpful Educational Resources.
- Take advantage of our collaboration with Dressage Illustrated. Purchase apps, and durable copies of USAWE Dressage Tests.
- Learn more about Rider Dispensations and how to apply.
- Give us your feedback using the Competitor Feedback Form.
- Do you think a rule could be better? Submit a Rule Change Proposal.
Appendix A – Dressage Tests – 2025
Appendix B – Obstacles – 2025
Appendix C – Scoresheets – 2025
Appendix D – Tack and Attire for International Competitions – 2025
Appendix E – FEI Code of Conduct – 2025
Appendix F – Protest Form – 2025
Appendix G – Rider Division Policy – 2025
L1 Dressage Test – Introductory – 2025
L2 Dressage Test – Novice A – 2025
L3 Dressage Test – Novice B – 2025
L4 Dressage Test – Intermediate A – 2025
L5 Dressage Test – Intermediate B – 2025
L6 Dressage Test – Advanced – 2025
L7 Dressage Test – Masters – 2025
2025 TESTS COMING SOON!
USAWE Dressage Tests for Purchase
Educational Resources
Guide to WE Tack and Attire for U.S. Competitions
Gaits of the WE Horse
Glossary of Key Terms
Judging WE – Introduction
Judging WE – Ease of Handling
Objectives of the Levels
Movements Required in WE
The Language of Judging
Judging WE – Dressage
Rider Dispensations
Riders with permanent disabilities use this form to apply for a Rider Dispensation Certificate that approves the use of adaptive equipment and other allowances. The dispensation is for riders only, not for their mount.
Rider Dispensation applications must be emailed to competitions@usawe.org
Once approved, a copy of your Rider Dispensation Certificate must be included with each show entry.
Copies of your Rider Dispensation Certificate should be brought to all shows. You are responsible for providing copies to the Judge(s) and TD at the show before the competition begins.
Rider Dispensation Application – MS Word
Rider Dispensation Application – PDF
Competitor Feedback Form
Competitors: Help improve competitions by providing feedback we can share with competition organizers.
Competition organizers work hard to provide opportunities for our members to participate in high-quality events.
The Competitions committee would like to provide an opportunity for members to share feedback with competition organizers without worrying about that feedback impacting relationships. Thus, we’re providing an online Competitor Feedback Form, which we will use to provide summaries of the feedback received (both positive kudos and constructive criticism).
We encourage all competitors to take a few moments to share what you love about the competitions you experience as well as suggestions for improvement.
Competitor Feedback Form
Rule Changes
Rule Change Proposal
Use this form to submit rule change proposals to the Rules Committee. To allow sufficient time for consideration, review, proof-reading, and formal approval of the rules document, Rule Change Proposals must be submitted by August 31st to be considered for the next competition season.