As part of the U.S. Equestrian Federation Dressage Sport Committee, the Dressage Equine Ethics & Wellbeing Task Force has been working to develop action plans that address the challenges facing our discipline in the subject area of horse welfare. The Task Force is inviting members to share their perspectives on equine welfare at competitions through the Dressage Membership Survey: Equine Welfare at Competitions, which opened Nov. 10. 

The survey asks about members’ awareness, experiences and expectations related to equine welfare in the competition environment. Members are asked to answer based on their own experience and, unless noted otherwise, to select the response that best reflects their view. All responses are anonymous. 

Member input will help inform how US Equestrian approaches equine welfare at dressage competitions. The survey closes Friday, Nov. 27, 2026. Members are encouraged to submit their responses by this deadline. 

US Equestrian strongly suggests completing the survey on a computer rather than a smartphone. 

Take the survey here.