The USEA Eventing By The Levels Handbook

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 The USEA Mission Statement, Vision Statement, Goals, and Objectives 6 Handbook Introduction: How to Use This Handbook 7 Universal Overview: Principles, Concepts, Language, and Definitions • The Training Scale • Training Principles • Teaching Principles • Linking the Flatwork to Jumping • The Independent Seat • A Correct Position = A Correct Foundation • Seats and Positions for Jumping • Seats and Positions for Cross-Country Riding • Jumping Distances for Courses and Schooling • Classic Format Teaching and Riding Requirements • Horse, Stable, and Equipment Management • References and Recommended Reading 14 Starter Level Teaching and Rider Requirements • Purpose of the Level • Rider Expectations Overview • Coach Requirement Overview • Dressage Teaching and Rider Requirements • Show Jumping Teaching and Rider Requirements • Cross-Country teaching and Rider Requirements 22 Beginner Novice Level Teaching and Rider Requirements • Purpose of the Level • Rider Expectations Overview • Coach Requirement Overview • Dressage Teaching and Rider Requirements • Show Jumping Teaching and Rider Requirements • Cross-Country teaching and Rider Requirements 30 Novice Level Teaching and Rider Requirements • Purpose of the Level • Rider Expectations Overview • Coach Requirement Overview • Dressage Teaching and Rider Requirements • Show Jumping Teaching and Rider Requirements • Cross-Country teaching and Rider Requirements 38 Training Level Teaching and Rider Requirements • Purpose of the Level • Rider Expectations Overview • Coach Requirement Overview • Dressage Teaching and Rider Requirements • Show Jumping Teaching and Rider Requirements • Cross-Country teaching and Rider Requirements 46 Modified Level Teaching and Rider Requirements • Purpose of the Level • Rider Expectations Overview • Coach Requirement Overview • Dressage Teaching and Rider Requirements • Show Jumping Teaching and Rider Requirements • Cross-Country teaching and Rider Requirements 54 Preliminary Level Teaching and Rider Requirements • Purpose of the Level • Rider Expectations Overview • Coach Requirement Overview • Dressage Teaching and Rider Requirements • Show Jumping Teaching and Rider Requirements • Cross-Country teaching and Rider Requirements 62 Intermediate Level Teaching and Rider Requirements • Purpose of the Level • Rider Expectations Overview • Coach Requirement Overview • Dressage Teaching and Rider Requirements • Show Jumping Teaching and Rider Requirements • Cross-Country teaching and Rider Requirements 70 Advanced Level Teaching and Rider Requirements • Purpose of the Level • Rider Expectations Overview • Coach Requirement Overview • Dressage Teaching and Rider Requirements • Show Jumping Teaching and Rider Requirements • Cross-Country teaching and Rider Requirements

• Cover