Join USDF
Please choose a membership type below. If you are already a member and you want to update or renew your membership, please login at top right of the page. If you do not have a member login account, click on "Establish a Login".
Note:
Only those individuals that renew their USDF Participating, Group, or Business Membership before December 31 will receive the yearbook issue of USDF Connection.
Membership / Horse Registration Requirements
This comparison chart will help you choose the type of USDF membership and horse registration that you need based on what is required to compete in USDF championship or awards programs. Take a look.
Please note: Certain classes are exempt from membership requirements. Exception List
Participating Membership
- USDF Directory
- USDF Connection magazine
- Eligibility for Awards and University Credits
- Discounts
- Learn More!
THE USDF MEMBERSHIP YEAR BEGINS ON DECEMBER 1 AND ENDS ON NOVEMBER 30
Participating Member Benefits
Join USDF with a Participating Membership to get all of the benefits USDF offers:
Participating Member Cost
2010 Pricing
Call USDF at 859-971-2277 to apply for a 2010 membership.
- Youth Participating Membership ($35) – For individuals who have not reached their 21st birthday by December 1 of the current membership year.
- 1-Year Participating Membership ($62)
- 5-Year Participating Membership ($250)
- Lifetime Participating Membership ($1000)
2011 Pricing
Apply now online.
- Youth Participating Membership ($60) – For individuals who have not reached their 21st birthday by December 1 of the current membership year.
- 1-Year Participating Membership ($75)
- 5-Year Participating Membership ($300)
- Lifetime Participating Membership ($1500)
Group Membership
- USDF Connection magazine
- Eligibility for Rider Awards and University Credits
- Discounts
- Learn More!
GMOs – USDF has approximately 130 affiliated dressage clubs, or Group Member Organizations (GMOs), across the United States and Canada. These clubs submit their membership rosters to the USDF office. By joining your local GMO, you automatically become a group member (GM) of USDF.
Group Member Benefits
Business Membership
- USDF Directory
- USDF Connection magazine
- Mailing List Availibility
- Discounts
- Learn More!
2010 USDF Business Membership ($175)
Call USDF at 859-971-2277 to apply for 2010 membership.
2011 USDF Business Membership ($200)
Apply online now.
Business Member Benefits
- One year of USDF Connection – USDF’s members-only magazine
- Yearbook issue of USDF Connection
- Complimentary USDF Directory
- Eligibility to compete as an owner at USDF-recognized/USEF-licensed competitions
- Business name listed on the online vendor resource list
- Member-discount rates for USDF events
- Complimentary USDF media kit
- 10 percent trade show booth discount at USDF events
- 15 percent advertising discount in USDF publications
- Exclusive rental of USDF mailing list for a nominal fee
Non-Member Identification Number
For each USDF Non-Member (NM) owner/lessee and USDF NM rider, there will be a USDF NM fee of $20 per competition that must be collected by the show secretary. In addition, a $5 affidavit fee must be collected if the person cannot provide a copy of their USDF NM card. Owners/lessees or riders exempt from the NM requirements are also exempt from paying the USDF NM fee. An individual with a USDF NM identification number is not eligible for any USDF membership benefits.
Exception List
Horse Registration
- Obtain a USDF Horse Identification Number (HID) or a USDF Lifetime Horse Registration (LHR) to fulfill certain USDF horse registration requirements.
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(No USDF horse registrations need to be renewed.)
Exception List
USDF Horse Identification Number ($20)
The USDF Horse Identification (HID) number is a one-time tracking number and minimum required registration for horses to participate in USDF-recognized/ USEF-licensed competitions*. While this level of registration will not allow a horse to compete for Adequan®/USDF Year-End Awards or to qualify for Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championships, it will allow USDF to record and track scores for all horses competing. An HID can be upgraded to a USDF Lifetime Horse Registration (LHR) for a fee of $65.
USDF Lifetime Horse Registration ($85)
The USDF Lifetime Horse Registration (LHR) is a one-time registration fulfilling the USDF horse registration requirements for all USDF award and championship programs. Please review individual program information for owner/rider requirements. **There are additional USEF horse recording requirements for Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional qualifying and championships classes.
For Lease Recording Information and other horse registration documents, see forms & documents.
