UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION AWARDS COMMITTEE CHARTER

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1 I. INTRODUCTION UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION AWARDS COMMITTEE CHARTER This Awards Committee Charter was adopted by the United States Equestrian Federation s (the Federation ) Board of Directors, a not-for-profit corporation established under the laws of New York, through a Resolution of the Board dated January 14, II. PURPOSE The Awards Committee shall assist in the management of the Pegasus Awards and Horses of Honor programs by evaluating current award criteria, assist with the promotion of the programs, and offer advice regarding possible new awards; select the Ellen Scripps Davis Memorial Breeders' Cup, Junior Equestrian of the Year, Equestrians of Honor, and Horses of Honor awards; review the nominees presented to the Board of Directors for all other Pegasus Awards; and assist with any other issues that may arise. III. COMPOSITION AND SELECTION The Awards Committee shall be composed of between eleven (11) and fifteen (15) Eligible Athletes or Senior Active Members of the Federation appointed by the President who, making those appointments, shall appoint members from across the Federation s Breeds and Disciplines. The President shall appoint a Chairman. In making appointments to the Awards Committee, the President shall endeavor to select men or women thoroughly experienced in one or more breeds/disciplines. The President s appointments should strive for geographic balance and fair representation of breeds/disciplines. IV. QUORUM A quorum shall be the greater of three or one-third of the committee. V. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT Committee members who attend less than 50% of the meetings in any calendar year may be removed from the committee and replaced by a Senior Active Member subject to the appointment or the election procedures that were used in the initial seating of the position, as required in Bylaw 501, Section 4. 1

2 VI. COMMITTEE STRUCTURE AND MEETINGS The Awards Committee will meet as required to adequately fulfill all the obligations and duties outlined in this charter. All committee members are expected to attend each meeting. Meeting agendas will be prepared for every meeting and provided to the Awards Committee members in advance of the scheduled meeting, along with the appropriate materials needed to make informed decisions. The Awards Committee shall act only on the affirmative vote of a majority of its members at a meeting. VII. MINUTES Minutes for all meetings will be drafted by the staff liaison, reviewed by the committee chair, and approved by the committee members at the following meeting. VIII. TERM LENGTH The existing committee members shall serve four-year terms. 2

3 I. INTRODUCTION UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION BREED AND NON-FEI DISCIPLINE COMMITTEES CHARTER This Breed and Non-FEI Discipline Committees Charter was adopted by the United States Equestrian Federation s (the Federation ) Board of Directors, a not-for-profit corporation established under the laws of New York, through a Resolution of the Board dated January 15, 2015 and Amended on November 14, 2016 by the Federation Officers in accordance with the Resolution. II. PURPOSE There shall be appointed separate committees for each Breed/Discipline listed in the Federation Rules as a Division. The Breed and Non-FEI Discipline Committees shall assist the Board in preparing, recommending, submitting standards for conduct of competitions and rules for the conduct of all classes within their respective Breed/Discipline with specific attention called to any rule change(s) being proposed that were not endorsed by the respective National Affiliate, and any other issues that may arise. The Breed/Discipline Division Committees may be called upon by the President for advice and counsel as to technical questions regarding the conduct of the classes in the Breed/Disciplines. III. COMPOSITION AND SELECTION The Breed and Non-FEI Discipline Committees shall consist of eleven (11) to fifteen (15) Senior Active Members of the Federation. 60% of such committee shall be appointed by the Recognized Affiliate Association; 40% shall be appointed by the President, ½ of which must be made up of athletes who have competed at the top of their breed or discipline. The President shall appoint a Chairman every two years when the committee is reseated. For Breed and Non- FEI Discipline Committees not represented by a Recognized Affiliate Association, all members of the committee shall be appointed by the Federation President. All Committee appointments are subject to approval by the Federation Board of Directors. Recognized Affiliates must submit to the Federation their criteria for determining how they determine whether someone has competed at the top of their breed or discipline, e.g. those who finished in the top half of a national championship. In making appointments to these committees, emphasis shall be placed upon the selection in each Breed/Discipline of men or women thoroughly experienced in the work of the Breed/Discipline either through competing, managing, or officiating at competitions for the particular Breed/Discipline. The National Breeds & Disciplines Council Chair shall also be ex officio member of all National Affiliate Breed/Discipline Division Committees, in addition to the appointed Committee members. 1

4 IV. QUORUM The lesser of six or one-third of the committee members shall constitute a quorum. V. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT Committee members who attend less than 50% of the meetings in any calendar year may be removed from the committee and replaced by a Senior Active Member subject to the appointment or the election procedures that were used in the initial seating of the position, as required in Bylaw 501, Section 4. VI. COMMITTEE STRUCTURE AND MEETINGS The Breed and Non-FEI Discipline Committees will meet as necessary to adequately fulfill all the obligations and duties outlined in this charter. All committee members are expected to attend each meeting, in person or telephonically. Meeting agendas will be prepared for every meeting and provided to Committee members in advance of the scheduled meeting, along with the appropriate materials needed to make informed decisions. VII. MINUTES Minutes for all meetings will be drafted by the staff liaison, reviewed by the committee chair, and approved by the committee members at the following meeting. VIII. TERM LENGTH The existing committee members shall serve an initial one-year term until March 1, 2017, at which time the committee will be repopulated for two-year terms thereafter. 2

5 I. INTRODUCTION UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION BREEDERS COMMITTEE CHARTER This Breeders Committee Charter was adopted by the United States Equestrian Federation s (the Federation ) Board of Directors, a not-for-profit corporation established under the laws of New York, through a Resolution of the Board dated January 15, II. PURPOSE The Breeders Committee shall review reports of breeders meetings and forums, foster and promote the best interests of all breeders, and assist with any other issues that may arise. III. COMPOSITION AND SELECTION The Breeders Committee shall be composed of eleven (11) or more Eligible Athletes or Senior Active Members of the Federation appointed by the President who, making those appointments, shall appoint members who are actively engaged in the breeding of horses and have exhibited in Federation Licensed competitions in two of the last three competition years. The President shall appoint a Chairman. In making appointments to the Breeders Committee, the President shall endeavor to select men or women thoroughly experienced in one or more breeds/disciplines either through exhibiting, managing or officiating at competitions for one or more breeds/disciplines. The President s appointments should, insofar as is practical, assure an equitable representation of breed/discipline interests on the Breeders Committee by striving for geographic balance and fair representation of breeds/disciplines and breeder interests. IV. QUORUM A quorum shall be the greater of three or one-third of the committee. V. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT Committee members who attend less than 50% of the meetings in any calendar year may be removed from the committee and replaced by a Senior Active Member subject to the appointment or the election procedures that were used in the initial seating of the position, as required in Bylaw 501, Section 4. 1

6 VI. COMMITTEE STRUCTURE AND MEETINGS The Breeders Committee will meet as required to adequately fulfill all the obligations and duties outlined in this charter. All committee members are expected to attend each meeting. Meeting agendas will be prepared for every meeting and provided to the Breeders Committee members in advance of the scheduled meeting, along with the appropriate materials needed to make informed decisions. The Breeders Committee shall act only on the affirmative vote of a majority of its members at a meeting or by unanimous consent. VII. MINUTES Minutes for all meetings will be drafted by the staff liaison, reviewed by the committee chair, and approved by the committee members at the following meeting. VIII. TERM LENGTH The existing committee members shall serve an initial one-year term, at which time the committee will be repopulated for four-year terms thereafter. 2

7 I. INTRODUCTION UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE CHARTER This Budget and Finance Committee Charter was adopted by the United States Equestrian Federation s (the Federation ) Board of Directors, a not-for-profit corporation established under the laws of New York, through a Resolution of the Board dated January 15, II. PURPOSE The Budget and Finance Committee shall recommend policies and procedures for the financial management of the Federation and its investments, prepare an annual operating budget for approval by the Board as provided in Bylaw 611, and assist with any other issues that may arise. III. COMPOSITION AND SELECTION The Budget and Finance Committee shall be composed of five (5) or more Senior Active Members appointed by the President who, in making those appointments, shall appoint one individual from the Board of Directors of the Sustaining Affiliate. IV. QUORUM A quorum shall be the greater of three or one-third of the members of the Budget and Finance Committee. V. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT Committee members who attend less than 50% of the meetings in any calendar year may be removed from the committee and replaced by a Senior Active Member subject to the appointment or the election procedures that were used in the initial seating of the position, as required in Bylaw 501, Section 4. VI. COMMITTEE STRUCTURE AND MEETINGS The Budget and Finance Committee will meet as required to adequately fulfill all the obligations and duties outlined in this charter. All committee members are expected to attend each meeting. Meeting agendas will be prepared for every meeting and provided to the Budget and Finance Committee members in advance of the scheduled meeting, along with the appropriate materials 1

8 needed to make informed decisions. The Budget and Finance Committee shall act only on the affirmative vote of a majority of its members at a meeting or by unanimous consent. VII. MINUTES Minutes for all meetings will be drafted by the staff liaison, reviewed by the committee chair, and approved by the committee members at the following meeting. VIII. TERM LENGTH The existing committee members shall serve an initial one-year term, at which time the committee will be repopulated for four-year terms thereafter. 2

9 I. INTRODUCTION UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION COMPETITION MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE CHARTER This Competition Management Committee Charter was adopted by the United States Equestrian Federation s (the Federation ) Board of Directors, a not-for-profit corporation established under the laws of New York, through a Resolution of the Board dated January 15, II. PURPOSE The Competition Management Committee shall submit to the Board of Directors suggestions for the improvement of the Federation and of Licensed Competitions, and assist with any other issues that may arise. III. COMPOSITION AND SELECTION The Competition Management Committee shall consist of eleven (11) or more Senior Active Members of the Federation who are responsible for the organization of at least one Regular Licensed Competition or are competition managers or Eligible Athletes who are appointed by the President. The President shall appoint a Chairman. IV. QUORUM The greater of two or one-third of the members of the Competition Management Committee shall constitute a quorum. V. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT Committee members who attend less than 50% of the meetings in any calendar year may be removed from the committee and replaced by a Senior Active Member subject to the appointment or the election procedures that were used in the initial seating of the position, as required in Bylaw 501, Section 4. VI. COMMITTEE STRUCTURE AND MEETINGS The Competition Management Committee will meet as necessary to adequately fulfill all the obligations and duties outlined in this charter. All committee members are expected to attend each meeting. 1

10 Meeting agendas will be prepared for every meeting and provided to the Competition Management Committee members in advance of the scheduled meeting, along with the appropriate materials needed to make informed decisions. The Competition Management Committee shall act only on the affirmative vote of a majority of its members at a meeting or by unanimous consent. VII. MINUTES Minutes for all meetings will be drafted by the staff liaison, reviewed by the committee chair, and approved by the committee members at the following meeting. VIII. TERM LENGTH The existing committee members shall serve an initial one-year term, at which time the committee will be repopulated for four-year terms thereafter. 2

11 I. INTRODUCTION UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION FEI NON-OLYMPIC SPORT COMMITTEES CHARTER This Charter was adopted by the United States Equestrian Federation s (the Federation ) Board of Directors, a not-for-profit corporation established under the laws of New York, through a Resolution of the Board dated June 20, 2016 and amended on February 27, 2017 by the Federation Board of Directors. II. PURPOSE There shall be appointed separate sport committees for each of the FEI-recognized Non-Olympic Disciplines. Each of these Sport Committees shall (i.) work with the Recognized Affiliate for the betterment and growth of their discipline; (ii.) develop and recommend policy and strategic direction for the discipline; (iii.) develop training programs for the discipline and oversee their implementation; (iv.) recommend the appointment of consultant staff to support the implementation of the training programs and international teams; (v.) recommend the Selection Procedures and procedures for athletes competing in International competitions for approval by the Board and oversee the implementation of the Procedures; (vi.) recommend the Discipline Budget for approval and oversee the management of the Budget; (vii.) recommend teams, individual athletes, chefs d equipe, and Team Leaders (Managers) to be designated to represent the United States in future World Championships and other international competitions in its discipline; (viii.) review and recommend rule amendments as required; (ix.) consider the recommendations and suggestions submitted by the respective Recognized Affiliate; (x.) recommend the FEI Calendar for approval; and (xi.) assist with any other issues that may arise. III. COMPOSITION AND SELECTION These Sport Committees shall consist of between eleven (11) and fifteen (15) Senior Active Members of the Federation who are approved by the Board of Directors. The population of each committee shall be: 40% appointed by the Recognized Affiliate Association; 40% appointed by the Federation President; and 20% Eligible Athletes, unless another composition is approved by the Board of Directors. In making such appointments the President shall consult with the International Disciplines Council Chair. Such appointments shall be subject to approval and substitution by the Board of Directors. The International Disciplines Council Chair shall serve ex officio as a non-voting member of all Sport Committees. In addition, the Managing Director of High Performance will serve ex officio as a non-voting member of the committees. 1

12 IV. WORKING GROUPS These Sport Committees may, from time to time, establish working groups composed of individuals appointed by the relevant Sport Committee and approved by the President. The purpose and term length of each working group shall be clearly defined by the relevant Sport Committee. Each working group shall be established with the purpose of completing a specific task, as assigned by the relevant Sport Committee. Each working group shall provide the relevant Sport Committee with regular reports on the progress of the assigned task, as well as recommendations and rationales supporting such recommendations. V. QUORUM One-third (1/3) of the committee shall constitute a quorum. VI. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT Committee members who attend less than 50% of the meetings in any calendar year may be removed from the committee and replaced by a senior active member subject to approval by the Board of Directors. VII. COMMITTEE STRUCTURE AND MEETINGS The Sport Committees will meet as necessary to adequately fulfill all the obligations and duties outlined in this charter. All committee members are expected to attend each meeting, in person or telephonically. Meeting agendas will be prepared for every meeting and provided to Committee members in advance of the scheduled meeting, along with the appropriate materials needed to make informed decisions. VIII. MINUTES Minutes for all meetings will be drafted by the staff liaison, reviewed by the committee chair, and approved by the committee members at the following meeting. IX. TERM LENGTH Committee members will serve an initial term from date of approval by the Board of Directors until January 2019, at which time the committee will be repopulated for four-year terms thereafter. 2

13 I. INTRODUCTION UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE CHARTER This Governance Committee Charter was adopted by the United States Equestrian Federation Inc. s (the Federation ) Board of Directors (the Board ), a not-for-profit corporation established under the laws of New York through a Resolution of the Board dated January 15, II. PURPOSE To accomplish the objectives of good governance and accountability, the Governance Committee has responsibilities related to: (a) the Federation s Board and Board Committees; (b) evaluation of the Federation s policies; and (c) other miscellaneous issues related to the overall governance of the Federation. III. MEMBERSHIP The Committee shall consist of five (5) or more Senior Active members of the Federation who are appointed by the President. The President shall appoint a Chairman. The Committee members should be knowledgeable or become knowledgeable in matters pertaining to governance. IV. MEETINGS AND QUORUM The Committee shall meet as frequently as necessary to fulfill the responsibilities enumerated in this Charter but no less than four times per year. Notice of meetings shall be given to all Committee members. Meetings of the Committee may be held in person or by teleconference. Two-thirds of the members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum. The act of a majority of the Committee members present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the Committee. Minutes of the meetings must be recorded. The General Counsel will serve as Secretary. V. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT Committee members who attend less than 50% of the meetings in any calendar year may be removed from the committee and replaced by a Senior Active Member subject to the appointment or the election procedures that were used in the initial seating of the position, as required in Bylaw 501, Section 4. 1

14 VI. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES The Committee shall undertake the following responsibilities and duties, which are set forth as a guide. The Committee is authorized to carry out these activities and other actions reasonably related to the Committee s purposes or assigned by the Board from time to time. Specific responsibilities and duties for the Committee include but are not limited to: 1. Develop and recommend to the Board the number and structure of committees to be created by the Board. 2. Recommend candidates to serve as members and/or chair Board committees. 3. Establish and oversee the orientation process of newly elected members of the Board and assist in its implementation. 4. Regularly assess the adequacy of and need for additional continuing Director education programs. 5. Develop and provide recommendations to the Board on performance evaluations, including coordination and oversight of such evaluations of the board, its committees and senior management in the Federation s governance process. 6. Regularly review and update as necessary the Federation s code of ethics and written policies regarding conflicts of interest. 7. Develop and recommend to the Board any required revisions to the Federation s written policies regarding the protection of whistleblowers from retaliation. 8. Develop and recommend to the Board any other policies or documents relating to the governance of the Federation, including rules and procedures for conducting the business of the Federation s Board, such as the Federation s bylaws. The governance committee will oversee the implementation and effectiveness of the bylaws and other governance documents and recommend modifications as needed. 9. Regularly review and report to the Board on succession planning for the Chief Executive Officer of the Federation. VII. TERM LENGTH The committee members are appointed to serve a one-year term. 2

15 I. INTRODUCTION UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE CHARTER This Legislative Committee Charter was adopted by the United States Equestrian Federation s (the Federation ) Board of Directors, a not-for-profit corporation established under the laws of New York, through a Resolution of the Board dated January 15, II. PURPOSE The Legislative Committee shall (1) generally supervise the organization and conduct of the rule making process; (2) certify rule clarifications and extraordinary rule changes pursuant to the Federation rules; (3) designate rules to the appropriate calendar for Board consideration at the Annual Meeting; and (4) assist with any other issues that may arise. III. COMPOSITION AND SELECTION The Legislative Committee shall consist of five (5) or more Senior Active Members of the Federation, who are appointed by the President. The President shall appoint a Chairman. IV. QUORUM Three (3) members of the Legislative Committee shall constitute a quorum. V. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT Committee members who attend less than 50% of the meetings in any calendar year may be removed from the committee and replaced by a Senior Active Member subject to the appointment or the election procedures that were used in the initial seating of the position, as required in Bylaw 501, Section 4. VI. COMMITTEE STRUCTURE AND MEETINGS The Legislative Committee will meet as necessary to adequately fulfill all the obligations and duties outlined in this charter. All committee members are expected to attend each meeting. Meeting agendas will be prepared for every meeting and provided to the Legislative Committee members in advance of the scheduled meeting, along with the appropriate materials needed to make informed decisions. The Legislative Committee shall act only on the affirmative vote of a majority of its members at a meeting or by unanimous consent. 1

16 VII. MINUTES Minutes for all meetings will be drafted by the staff liaison, reviewed by the committee chair, and approved by the committee members at the following meeting. VIII. TERM LENGTH The existing committee members shall serve an initial one-year term, at which time the committee will be repopulated for four-year terms thereafter. 2

17 UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION LICENSED OFFICIALS COMMITTEE CHARTER I. INTRODUCTION This Licensed Officials Committee Charter was adopted by the United States Equestrian Federation s (the Federation ) Board of Directors, a not-for-profit corporation established under the laws of New York, through a Resolution of the Board dated January 15, 2016, and amended by Resolution of the Board dated March 14, II. PURPOSE The Licensed Officials Committee shall perform tasks requested by the President. Such tasks may include but are not limited to the following: (a) reviewing applications for a license to officiate in certain breeds and disciplines and making recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer as to licensure; (b) proposing rule changes and providing recommendations to the Councils for approval or disapproval on proposed rule changes that affect licensed officials; (c) oversee the affiliate license review process and criteria established for licensure; and (d) assist in the development of an appeals process for applicants whose licensure has been denied. III. COMPOSITION AND SELECTION The Licensed Officials Committee shall be composed of eleven (11) or more Senior Active Members of the Federation who are appointed by the President. The President shall appoint a Chairman. The President may appoint Working Groups to address specific tasks on an as needed basis. IV. QUORUM Three members of the Licensed Officials Committee shall constitute a quorum. V. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT Committee members who attend less than 50% of the meetings in any calendar year may be removed from the committee and replaced by a Senior Active Member subject to the appointment or the election procedures that were used in the initial seating of the position, as required in Bylaw 501, Section 4. 1

18 VI. COMMITTEE STRUCTURE AND MEETINGS The Licensed Officials Committee will meet a minimum of one time a year, with the expectation that additional meetings may be required to adequately fulfill all the obligations and duties outlined in this charter. Meeting agendas will be prepared for every meeting and provided to the Licensed Officials Committee members in advance of the scheduled meeting, along with the appropriate materials needed to make informed decisions. VII. MINUTES Minutes for all meetings will be drafted by the staff liaison, reviewed by the committee chair, and approved by the committee members at the following meeting. VIII. TERM LENGTH The existing committee members shall continue to serve until May 31, Beginning June 1, 2018 the President shall repopulate the committee. 50% shall serve an initial one-year term and 50% shall serve an initial two-year term. After the initial terms, committee members will serve two-year terms.. 2

19 UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION FEI OLYMPIC AND PARA-EQUESTRIAN SPORT COMMITTEES CHARTER I. INTRODUCTION The Sport Committees governed by this Charter were created by the United States Equestrian Federation s (the Federation ) Board of Directors, a not-for-profit corporation established under the laws of New York, through a Resolution of the Board dated June 20, This Charter was adopted by the Federation Board of Directors on February 27, II. PURPOSE There shall be appointed separate sport committees for each of the FEI-recognized Olympic and Para-Equestrian Disciplines. Each of these Sport Committees shall (i) work with the Recognized Affiliate for the betterment and growth of their discipline; (ii) develop and recommend policy and strategic direction for the discipline; (iii) develop training programs for the discipline and oversee their implementation; (iv) recommend the appointment of consultant staff to support the implementation of the training programs and international teams; (v) recommend the Selection Procedures and procedures for athletes competing in International competitions for approval by the Board and oversee the implementation of the Procedures; (vi) recommend the Discipline Budget for approval and oversee the management of the Budget; (vii) recommend teams, individual athletes, chefs d equipe, and Team Leaders (Managers) to be designated to represent the United States in future Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, Pan American Games and other international competitions in its discipline; (viii) review and recommend rule amendments as required; (ix) consider the recommendations and suggestions submitted by the respective Recognized Affiliate; (x) recommend the FEI Calendar for approval; and (xi) assist with any other issues that may arise. III. COMPOSITION AND SELECTION These Sport Committees shall consist of between eleven (11) and fifteen (15) Senior Active Members of the Federation who are approved by the Board of Directors. The population of each committee shall be: 40% appointed by the Recognized Affiliate Association; 40% appointed by the Federation President; and 20% Eligible Athletes, unless another composition is approved by the Board of Directors. In making such appointments the President shall consult with the International Disciplines Council Chair. Such appointments shall be subject to approval and substitution by the Board of Directors. The International Disciplines Council Chair shall serve ex officio as a non-voting 1

20 member of all Sport Committees. In addition, the Managing Director of High Performance will serve ex officio as a non-voting member of the committees. IV. WORKING GROUPS These Sport Committees may, from time to time, establish working groups composed of individuals appointed the relevant Sport Committee and approved by the President. The purpose and term length of each working group shall be clearly defined by the relevant Sport Committee. Each working group shall be established with the purpose of completing a specific task, as assigned by the relevant Sport Committee. Each working group shall provide the relevant Sport Committee with regular reports on the progress of the assigned task, as well as recommendations and rationales supporting such recommendations. V. QUORUM One-third (1/3) of the committee shall constitute a quorum. VI. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT Committee members who attend less than 50% of the meetings in any calendar year may be removed from the committee and replaced by a Senior Active Member subject to approval by the Board of Directors. VII. COMMITTEE STRUCTURE AND MEETINGS The Sport Committees will meet as necessary to adequately fulfill all the obligations and duties outlined in this charter. All committee members are expected to attend each meeting, in person or telephonically. Meeting agendas will be prepared for every meeting and provided to Committee members in advance of the scheduled meeting, along with the appropriate materials needed to make informed decisions. VIII. MINUTES Minutes for all meetings will be drafted by the staff liaison, reviewed by the committee chair, and approved by the committee members at the following meeting. IX. TERM LENGTH Committee members will serve a term from the date of approval by the Board of Directors until January 2021, at which time the committee will be repopulated for four-year terms thereafter. 2

21 I. INTRODUCTION UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION SAFETY COMMITTEE CHARTER This Safety Committee Charter was adopted by the United States Equestrian Federation s (the Federation ) Board of Directors, a not-for-profit corporation established under the laws of New York, through a Resolution of the Board dated January 15, II. PURPOSE The Safety Committee shall be responsible for regularly assessing the safety equipment used at competitions or that is commercially available as well as safety procedures applicable to Federation Licensed Competitions. It shall also be the responsibility of this Committee to review the circumstances of injuries that occur at Competitions to determine if steps can be taken in the future to eliminate or mitigate such injuries. The Committee shall make recommendations for rule changes to maintain and improve the safety of human and equine competitors at Federation Licensed Competitions and events and assist with any other issues that may arise. III. COMPOSITION AND SELECTION The Safety Committee shall consist of eleven (11) or more Senior Active Members of the Federation, who are appointed by the President. The President shall appoint a Chairman. IV. QUORUM The greater of three or one-third of the members of the Safety Committee shall constitute a quorum. V. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT Committee members who attend less than 50% of the meetings in any calendar year may be removed from the committee and replaced by a Senior Active Member subject to the appointment or the election procedures that were used in the initial seating of the position, as required in Bylaw 501, Section 4. VI. COMMITTEE STRUCTURE AND MEETINGS The Safety Committee shall meet at least two times annually. All committee members are expected to attend each meeting. 1

22 Meeting agendas will be prepared for every meeting and provided to the Safety Committee members in advance of the scheduled meeting, along with the appropriate materials needed to make informed decisions. The Safety Committee shall act only on the affirmative vote of a majority of its members at a meeting or by unanimous consent. VII. MINUTES Minutes for all meetings will be drafted by the staff liaison, reviewed by the committee chair, and approved by the committee members at the following meeting. VIII. TERM LENGTH The existing committee members shall serve an initial one-year term, at which time the committee will be repopulated for four-year terms thereafter. 2

23 I. INTRODUCTION UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION VETERINARY COMMITTEE CHARTER This Veterinary Committee Charter was adopted by the United States Equestrian Federation s (the Federation ) Board of Directors, a not-for-profit corporation established under the laws of New York, through a Resolution of the Board dated January 15, This Veterinary Committee Charter was updated through a Resolution of the Board dated July 24, 2017, to absorb the responsibilities of the Equine Drugs and Medications Committee. II. PURPOSE The Veterinary Committee shall submit to the Board suggestions for the improvement of the sport respecting veterinary matters and assist with any other issues that may arise. The Veterinary Committee shall also study the use of forbidden drugs in horses, recommend to the Directors drug testing policies and methods of control and oversee the conduct of drug testing of horses at competitions to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements regarding forbidden, prohibited and/or foreign drugs, substances or medications for equines at Licensed Competitions pursuant to the Federation s Rules and the FEI Statutes, Regulations and Rules. COMPOSITION AND SELECTION The Veterinary Committee shall consist of eleven (11) or more veterinarians, Eligible Athletes, and other Senior Active Members of the Federation, who are appointed by the President. The President shall appoint a Chairman. III. QUORUM The greater of three or one-third of the members of the Veterinary Committee shall constitute a quorum. IV. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT Committee members who attend less than 50% of the meetings in any calendar year may be removed from the committee and replaced by a Senior Active Member subject to the appointment or the election procedures that were used in the initial seating of the position, as required in Bylaw 501, Section 4. 1

24 V. COMMITTEE STRUCTURE AND MEETINGS The Veterinary Committee will meet as necessary to adequately fulfill all the obligations and duties outlined in this charter. All committee members are expected to attend each meeting. Meeting agendas will be prepared for every meeting and provided to the Veterinary Committee members in advance of the scheduled meeting, along with the appropriate materials needed to make informed decisions. The Veterinary Committee shall act only on the affirmative vote of a majority of its members at a meeting or by unanimous consent. VI. MINUTES Minutes for all meetings will be drafted by the staff liaison, reviewed by the committee chair, and approved by the committee members at the following meeting. VII. TERM LENGTH The existing committee members shall serve an initial two-year term, at which time the committee will be repopulated for two-year terms thereafter. 2