Friday, September 27, 2013

Congratulations to new "L" Graduates from Region 1




‘Congratulations’ are in order to the candidates who graduated from the
Virginia Dressage Association "L" Program's Final Exam
 (September 14th – 15th) held in Leesburg, VA
                                                          *Rebecca Blikslager
  Wanda Escobar
                                                            Rhonda Dretel
                                                          *Tristin Hardy-Butler
*Donna Gatchell
*Wanja Gerlach
                                                          *Danielle Rowland
*Jessica Zoskey
*Rebecca Vick
                                                                    

*Denotes those who have graduated with distinction from the "L" Program and may be eligible to enter the USEF “r” program.
The above "L" graduates will also be listed on the USDF website in
Instructors & Officials list.

 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

Congratulations to the New "L" Graduates




Congratulations are in order to the candidates who graduated from the Georgia Dressage and Combined Training Association "L" Program's Final Exam
 (September 14th – 15th) held in Conyers, GA
  Kathleen Betzel
*Meris Greges
  Cynthia Thaxton
  Amy Lanier
  Amy Speck-Kern
  Vickie Rollack
*Ryan Bell
                                                                    
*Denotes those who have graduated with distinction from the "L" Program and may be eligible to enter the USEF “r” program.
The above "L" graduates will also be listed on the USDF website in
Instructors & Officials list.

 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



The “L” program offers a comprehensive curriculum created to teach participants and auditors how to evaluate dressage performance at Training through Second Level. It is not just for those who want to become licensed dressage judges. The program’s intent is to give competitors, trainers, and instructors a broader insight into the evaluative techniques of judging dressage, qualify individuals to officiate at schooling shows, serve as continuing education for licensed judges, and to serve as a prerequisites for entering into the United States Equestrian Federation ‘r’ Judges Training Program.

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Newly Revised Judges Checklist Free on e-TRAK


The Revised Judges Checklist is now available for free download on e-TRAK.


 


 http://www.usdf.org/e-trak/preview.asp?id=1570


 The USDF Judges' Committee has completed the 2013 Judges Checklist which  includes directives for the new Rider Tests and a section on new rules for 2013.

Download to your mobile device for easy access any time.

Friday, September 20, 2013

Congratulations to the New "L" Graduates




'Congratulations' are in order to the candidates who graduated from the Potomac Valley Dressage Association "L" Program's Final Exam (August 31st- September 1st ) held in Raleigh, NC

                                           * Robin Birk
                                           * Mary Callan
                                              Lynn Doki Camina
                                           * Kristine Hamilton
                                           * Annmari Ingersoll
                                           * Jutta Lee
                                              Sherry Meier
                                          * Jennifer Moran
                                             Allison Woods-Perez
                                                                    
*Denotes those who have graduated with distinction from the "L" Program and may be eligible to enter the USEF “r” program.
The above "L" graduates will also be listed on the USDF website in
Instructors & Officials list.

 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


The “L” program offers a comprehensive curriculum created to teach participants and auditors how to evaluate dressage performance at Training through Second Level. It is not just for those who want to become licensed dressage judges. The program’s intent is to give competitors, trainers, and instructors a broader insight into the evaluative techniques of judging dressage, qualify individuals to officiate at schooling shows, serve as continuing education for licensed judges, and to serve as a prerequisites for entering into the United States Equestrian Federation ‘r’ Judges Training Program.

Thursday, September 12, 2013

New Continuing Education in Dressage Judging Credited Workshop in Region 6


 



The Oregon Dressage Society will be hosting some wonderful educational workshops during their annual meeting including this Workshop for Judges, L graduates and anyone enrolled in the "L" Program:
  • Applying Biomechanics to Judging - a USDF Continuing Education in Dressage Judging Credited Workshop with two of the best dressage judge educators in the countryMarilyn Heath of Naples, FL and Trenna Atkins of Coupesville, WA  Part one will be open to all intersted meeting attendees and part two will be open only to eligible participants (Must be current USEF Judge, USDF “L” Graduate, USDF Members currently enrolled in the “L” Program; all participants must be current USDF Members). Note: “USDF accredited this program for its educational content. USDF is not responsible for the date, location, organization, or presentation of this program or for any other circumstances relevant to this program. The organization of this program is the sole responsibility of the organizer of the program.”
Visit http://www.oregondressage.com/banquet-eddetails.html for more details