Q: HOW MANY RIDES CAN A HORSE PERFORM IN ONE SHOW?
A: THREE OR TWO, SOMETIMES FOUR
There are no standardized rules for dressage schooling shows; however, in most cases, USEF rules are followed.
USEF rule DR 119.2. states: “Horses ... are limited to a maximum of three Dressage rides per day at Fourth Level and below (including Rider Tests) or two Dressage rides per day above Fourth Level. Horses competing at both Fourth Level and Prix St. Georges, or their equivalents, are limited to two Dressage rides per day. ...”
To ensure humane treatment of horses, most FADS shows follow this USEF rule. In some FADS shows, a horse may perform four leadline and/or introductory level (only) rides under two or more riders, with rest time between the riders (about one hour is suggested). This may may be allowed for a family horse or a school horse owned by a trainer with two or more students at the show riding only leadline and/or introductory level tests.
If you have any questions regarding the rule for your situation at a particular FADS show, contact the FADS show manager.
USEF rule DR 119.2. states: “Horses ... are limited to a maximum of three Dressage rides per day at Fourth Level and below (including Rider Tests) or two Dressage rides per day above Fourth Level. Horses competing at both Fourth Level and Prix St. Georges, or their equivalents, are limited to two Dressage rides per day. ...”
To ensure humane treatment of horses, most FADS shows follow this USEF rule. In some FADS shows, a horse may perform four leadline and/or introductory level (only) rides under two or more riders, with rest time between the riders (about one hour is suggested). This may may be allowed for a family horse or a school horse owned by a trainer with two or more students at the show riding only leadline and/or introductory level tests.
If you have any questions regarding the rule for your situation at a particular FADS show, contact the FADS show manager.