This defines “High Performance” as not including Regional Championships.

DR119    Participation in Dressage Competitions. [Chapter DR.  Dressage Division] Effective Immediately

6.  Definitions of USEF High Performance Program and USEF Developing Dressage Program:

a.  USEF HIGH PERFORMANCE DRESSAGE PROGRAM: The purpose of this classification is to develop and implement the USOC Strategic High Performance Plan (HPP) with the goal of selecting athletes and/or teams and maximizing the performance of these athletes and/or teams at Olympic, Pan American and World Championship competition and other designated international events.  The USEF High Performance (HP) Dressage Program includes the USEF National High Performance Dressage Championships at the Intermediaire I and Grand Prix Levels, as well as qualifying and selection trials, and observation classes for those events.

b.  USEF DEVELOPING DRESSAGE PROGRAM:  The purpose of this classification is to identify and recognize developing athlete and equine talent for the discipline of dressage.  The USEF Developing Dressage Program includes the USEF National Junior Dressage Championship, USEF National Young Rider Dressage Championship, USEF National Young Adult Dressage Championship, USEF National Developing Horse Dressage Championship, and USEF Young Horse Dressage Program.  These Championships and classes designated as qualifying for these Championships are not considered High Performance and therefore are not subject to rules applicable to High Performance classes unless otherwise specifically stated in the qualifying or selection procedures for these Championships.