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USET
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The United States Equestrian Team (a non-profit organization) holds
selection trials for top U.S. horse/rider combinations that have
aspirations of competing in the Olympic Games and World Championships.
Once riders have been selected by the USET to compete in major
international competitions, these riders have the financial support
of the USET so that they can pursue their training and competition goals.
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| USDF
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The stated goal of the United States Dressage Federation, Inc. is
"of promoting and encouraging a high standard of accomplishment in
dressage throughout the United States, primarily through educational
programs." In addition to educational programs, the USDF offers numerous
awards programs, boasts thousands of individual members as well as
numerous dressage club members (Group Member Organizations (GMOs)),
and produces the monthly magazine "USDF Connection."
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| USA Equestrian
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USA Equestrian writes the rules for U.S.
dressage competitions. They are also responsible for writing Training
through Fifth level tests. USA Equestrian members receive their rule book and
magazine, "Horse Show," which keeps members up-to-date on late
breaking news and emergency rule changes. You can see their entire rule
book on-line.
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| FEI
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The Federation Equestre Internationale is the international governing
body of equestrian events. The FEI is responsible for writing and
administering rules for international competitions and for writing
the international level dressage tests (Prix St Georges, Intermediaire
I, Intermediaire II, Grand Prix, and Grand Prix Special).
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