The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) released an official statement regarding protective headgear use following the Spring USDF Executive Board meeting held at their headquarters in the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky.

The statement, "USDF strongly recommends all riders wear protective headgear when mounted". The statement is in line with USDF's current editorial policy to require photos of mounted riders in the USDF Connection magazine include protective headgear or permitted competition attire.

 USDF is also requiring the statement on all videos it produces and any videos or educational materials for which it offers accreditation for its University program.

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