Federations

The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI)

The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) is a service organization committed to providing its members and the greater equestrian community with solid leadership and good governance at all levels – from grassroots to the very top – whilst encouraging best practice and good horsemanship at all times and all over the world. We are proactive and positive in our outlook and we fully stand by our mission to celebrate the unique bond between horse and human (#TwoHearts) and to develop equestrian sport globally in a modern, sustainable and structured manner with guaranteed athlete welfare, equal opportunity and ethical partnership with the horse.

The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF)

The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) serves as the National Governing Body for Equestrian Sport. US Equestrian is dedicated to uniting the equestrian community, honoring achievement, and serving as guardians of equestrian sport. Since its inception in 1917, US Equestrian has been dedicated to pursuing excellence and promoting growth, all while providing and maintaining a safe and level playing field for both its equine and human athletes. US Equestrian trains, selects, and funds our United States Equestrian Team, which consistently wins medals at the highest level of international competition, including the Olympic Games. US Equestrian also licenses equestrian competitions of all levels across the United States each year.

As a licensed competition of the US Equestrian Federation, we follow, support and promote the guidelines provided by the U.S. Center for SafeSport. The Center works with National Governing Bodies, including US Equestrian, to enforce the SafeSport Code and the Federal Safe Sport Act. The policies in both the Code and Federal Law are aimed at protecting athletes from harm and abuse and apply to all Olympic and amateur sporting disciplines. For more information, please visit www.usef.org/safe-sport.

As one of the 2,300 competitions licensed by US Equestrian, Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill offers numerous benefits through our affiliation with USEF, most importantly our ability to safeguard fairness, safety and welfare for horse and human athletes at our competitions within the framework of organized sport. Learn more about how USEF works for its members at usef.org/ride-united.

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The United States Eventing Association (USEA)

The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization committed to providing eventing enthusiasts with a competitive level suited to their individual skills. By assisting and educating competitors, event organizers, and officials; maintaining responsible safety standards; and registering qualified competitions and clinics, the USEA offers a strong and continuous training opportunity for an ever-expanding field of world-class competitors. Just as importantly, the USEA provides a means for all riders, regardless of age or ability, to experience the thrill of eventing.

The Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill is an event in the USEA’s Area 2. For more information on events in Area 2, please click the button below.

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