US Equestrian Driving Sport Committee Updates - June 2022

The Driving Sport Committee continues to serve the combined driving community by dedicating their time and efforts to overseeing the following governance responsibilities:

• Reviewed and approved various Emerging Driver Program grants
• Reviewed and approved various Licensed Officials travel grants
• Reviewed 2023 revisions to the Licensed Officials Policies & Procedures
• Collaborated with Heather Briggs, U.S. representative serving on the FEI Driving Committee
• Reviewed and commented on USEF general rule change proposals
• In process of finalizing a new Intermediate Singles Driven Dressage Test that will improve the progression from the Intermediate division to the new Novice Advanced or FEI 2* singles level
• Reviewed applicant feedback and recommended Suzy Stafford as Singles Coach for the FEI Driving World Championship for Single Horses
• Reviewed the budget for FEI Driving World Championships
• Approved 2023 National Championship bid document and qualification criteria for athletes/equines

Upcoming items for review

• 2023 FEI proposed rule revisions – provided by the FEI on July 6
• World Championship selection of Land Rover U.S. Driving Teams for Single & Four-in-Hand Horses
• 2023 USEF rule revisions for the Combined Driving (DC) Chapter
• 2023 FEI Driving Calendar
• 2023 National Championship host allocations