Effective March 1, 2009, owners and trainers of hackney roadster ponies (competing under the Hackney Division) or roadster ponies (competing under the Roadster Division) participating at USEF licensed competitions must be current members in good standing with either the American Hackney Horse Society or the American Road Horse and Pony Association. Lessees are considered owners in connection with membership requirements. Please see updated USEF rules online at www.usef.org . (HK101.2 and RD101.2).

Membership with the American Hackney Horse Society is required for owners and trainers of entries in all other sections of the Hackney Division and Membership for owners, riders, drivers, and trainers of horses in the Roadster Division is required with the American Road Horse and Pony Association. Questions regarding these membership requirements may be directed to the USEF Breeds & Western Department at 859-225-6986 or cmortensen@usef.org. The American Hackney Horse Society (859-255-8694) and The American Road Horse and Pony Association (606-564-3766).