Attention “L” Graduates Looking to Retest for Distinction or Candidates Looking for the Final Exam

CARA (Central Arizona Riding Academy) has an opening for the Final Exam scheduled November 4-6, 20ll in Scottsdale AZ. If you are interested or would like more information contact “L” Program Organizer: Dorie Vlatten- Schmitz

If you have any questions regarding your eligibility to re-test for the "L" Final Exam please contact USDF at lprogram@usdf.org or 859/971-2277.

Opening for Final Exam in Hamilton, GA

Attention “L” Graduates looking to retest or Candidates Looking for the Final Exam

STRIDE Part 2 has a last minute opening for the Final Exam scheduled 9/10/2011 - 9/11/2011, in Hamilton, GA 31811

"L" Graduates who are looking to become an "L" Graduate with distinction are eligible to retake the Final Exam.

"L" Candidates who only need the Final exam to complete the program may also be eligible. If you are interested or would like more information please contact STRIDE "L" Program Organizer: Charlotte Trentleman

If you have any questions regarding your eligibility to re-test for the "L" Final Exam please contact USDF at lprogram@usdf.org or 859/971-2277.

**If candidates achieve a lower score at the re-testing, in either the written or practicalportion of the final exam, the new scores will count. If either score, written or practical is below the minimum passing score their name will be deleted from the list of “L”Graduates for schooling shows.

USDF”L” Program Note to Graduates

Attention USDF “L” Education Program Graduates and Graduates with Distinction,

There seems to be some confusion regarding the use of half marks in judging USDF and USEF Dressage Tests. The FEI instituted half marks earlier this year, while the USEF rule below was approved 3/21/2010 it does not go into effect until 12/1/2011.

DR122 Execution and Judging of Tests. [Chapter DR. Dressage Division] 020-11, effective
12/1/11:
8. The scale of marks is as follows:
10 Excellent 7 Fairly Good 4 Insufficient 1 Very Bad
9 Very Good 6 Satisfactory 3 Fairly Bad 0 Not executed
8 Good 5 Marginal 2 Bad
All half marks from 0.5-9.5 may also be used both for movements and collective marks,
at the discretion of the judge.


We would like to remind you that, as an USDF "L" Graduate or "L" Graduate with Distinction, it is your responsibility to stay current on all USEF rules pertaining to dressage competitions. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at lprogram@usdf.org