Licensed shows are the top tier of ODS-approved dressage competitions. They are recognized/licensed by USEF and USDF, follow USEF and USDF show rules, and offer classes from Training Level through Fourth Level, including Freestyles, Pas De Deux and Quadrilles. FEI tests and Materiale classes are also offered at most Licensed shows. Everyone is welcome at these shows.
You and your horse must be members of the USEF and USDF organizations to compete in these events.
Your ODS Membership automatically enrolls you as a USDF Group member, so you can enter Licensed shows using that number.
If you want to compete for USDF Awards (Horse of the Year, Vintage Rider, etc.) , you must become a USDF Participating Member. Please visit the USDF website for more information about upgrading from a Group to a Participating membership.
In order to compete at the ODS Championship Show in September (which is a licensed show), you must earn your qualifying scores at licensed, ODS-approved shows, and have a current ODS membership. This is the same criteria for year-end ODS Licensed Show Horse/Rider Awards.
To compete at the USDF Region 6 Championships, you must obtain your scores from Licensed shows and be a USDF Participating Member at the time scores are earned.
Information provided by Oregon Dressage Society
Website Links:
Oregon Dressage Society
USDF (United States Dressage Federation)
USEF (United States Equestrian Federation)
