[RC] IntNewsGroup: FEI Approval of National Passport - Lori & Rick Stewart
A National Passport is officially
acceptable for FEI rides in the continental USA this year. But we still
need to make sure that FEI riders at 100 mile distance/3-star realize that they
MUST have either an FEI or a National Passport. The "Coggins"
descriptions and vet shot records are no longer valid for entry into FEI 3-star
(OK for the 50 mile distance or 2-star)
The first thing a rider/owner needs to do
is:
1) Get your horse Life Recorded with USEF (a
requirement for either passport)
2) Make sure you, the rider, are current with your
USEF dues and Discipline Fee.
3) Write to Lynn McCoy (lmccoy@xxxxxxxx) and have her send you the
detailed info on how to do the diagram/written description of your horse.
READ IT CAREFULLY, and either do the picture/words yourself by the "book" or
have a very knowledgeable vet do it. Most passport applications are
rejected because the wording or drawing in not exactly correct. ALSO, ask
Lynn to send you the National Passport application forms as soon as they are
available!! The cost for the NP is $50. Keep reminding them if you do not
get it soon.
4) Get the two flu shots if you don't have them
already and get the vet to keep track of the dates and batch
numbers.
5) IF you are going to do more than two FEI rides
this year, pay the new High Performance Fee of $200; otherwise, be prepared to
pay the $50 per ride at check-in (PLEASE use a credit card if possible, so RMs
can fax the forms back to USEF before you start the ride)
6) Know that you can always upgrade the National
Passport to an FEI passport if you need to go to Canada or overseas by paying an
additional $250.
7) Send in your membership information to Ride
Management as soon as possible!!
Spread the word to any friends who are considering
doing an FEI ride this spring; time is of the essence.
