Use of Half Points

Attention "L" Grads and "L" Grads with Distinction

Please note that as of December 1st, 2011, per USEF Rule DR 122.8, half points (.5) for movements and collective marks may be used at the discretion of the judge. Please remind your scribe to record all scores, with a decimal point (i.e. as 6.0 instead of 6). We need your help in correctly recording scores for all involved. If the scores are not entered as required the competition office may have to return the sheets to be completed. We need your help in correctly recording scores for all involved, the judge(s), competition management and the competitor.

Thank you for all you do for the sport of dressage!

Opening in "L" Program Part 2

Maine Dressage Society ( MDS) has a few openings, in their Part 2,

Starting with Session D1 March 24-25, 2012 in Loxahatchee, FL. For more information contact organizer Rebecca Clark.

New “L” Graduates

New “L” Graduates:

A huge 'Congratulations' are in order for the candidates that graduated from the Central Arizona Riding Academy (CARA) "L" Program's final exam (held November4-6^th, Scottsdale AZ).

Rebecca Armstrong

Ursala Conway

* Alexandra Curnette

* Nathalie Eikel-Baughman

* Martha Goodney

* Rachel High

* Mary Jane Parmentier

* Nadine Schlonsok

Betsy Shelton

* Gillian Slayter-Voigtlander

*Denotes those that graduated with distinction from the "L" Program.

The above "L" graduates will also be listed on the USDF website in Instructors & Officials list under their specific USDF region.

Friendly reminder: After a successful graduation, candidates are referred to as “L” Graduates. “L” Graduates are NOT licensed dressage judges. Therefore, they may not advertise themselves as “L” judges

Continuing Education Program Approved for Region 9

Improving Your Judging Eye and Showing Skills

Austin Dressage Unlimited was approved to host the Continuing Education Program for Judges and USDF “L” Graduates

When: February 11-12, 2012

Where: Georgetown, TX

With: Hilda Gurney (S)

Contact Carol Schmickrath brookstonefarm@aol.com if you are interested in participating in this great continuing education opportunity.

If you have any questions about the Continuing Education Program for Judges and USDF “L” Graduates please contact me at lprogram@usdf.org or 859-971-2277.

Opening in "L" Program Part 2

Maine Dressage Society ( MDS) has a few openings, in their Part 2,

Starting with Session D1 March 24-25, 2012 in Loxahatchee, FL. For more information contact organizer Rebecca Clark.

Continuing Education Program Approved for Region 5

ADA was approved to host the Continuing Education Program for Judges and USDF “L” Graduates

When: January 28, 2012

Where: Cave Creek AZ

With: Dorie Vlatten – Schmitz (S)

Topic: Judging Methodology, Collective Marks

Contact Kay Lorenzen Kaylorenzen@cox.net if you are interested in participating in this great continuing education opportunity.

If you have any questions about the Continuing Education Program for Judges and USDF “L” Graduates please contact me at lprogram@usdf.org or 859-971-2277.