Tuesday, October 25, 2011

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.

Monday, October 24, 2011

Continuing Education Program Approved for Region 5

Continuing Education Program Approved for Region 5

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

When: January 28, 2012

Where: Peyton, CO

With: Janet Foy (S)

Topic: A View from “C”

Contact Michelle Andersen michand@hotmail.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.






New “L” Graduates

A huge 'Congratulations' are in order for the candidates that graduated from the Equestrian Institutes "L" Program's final exam (held October 8-9th in Rancho Murieta, CA).


*Allison Allbaugh-Cino, WA

*Nichole Charbonneau, WA

*Meredith Crawford, WA

Wendy Ellestad, ID

Sara Justice, OH

Mary Jo Kapust, WA

*Jessica Rattner, OR

*Teresa Stewart, WA

Lisa Weis, MA

* Amanda Wilgenburg, WA

*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