Tune-In to the USDF "L" Education Program

New Part 1 Approved for Region 1

2012-01-19T14:35:00.001-05:00

The Virginia Dressage Association has applied for a Part 1 and was approved. The dates, locations and instructors are as follows:

Part 1:

Session A; November 17-18, 2012; Doswell, VA; Lois Yukins

Session B; January 5-6, 2013; Doswell, VA; Janet Foy

Session C; March 2-3^,2013; Doswell, VA; Bill Solyntjes

Contact Organize Kathy Rowse at krowse@verizon.net for more information or to participate or audit.

If you have any questions about being eligible for the above Part 1 please contact me at lprogram@usdf.org or 859-971-2277.

Are you looking to complete the USDF “L” Program or re-test for distinction?

2012-01-02T11:00:00.000-05:00

Are you looking to complete the USDF “L” Program or re-test for distinction?

Oregon Dressage Society (ODS) has a few opening left in their “L” Program Part 2.

This Part 2 begins with the D1 Session on May 12-13^th, 2012 in Sherwood OR.

For more information or to register please contact organizer Edwin Miller

Use of Half Points

2011-12-08T12:54:00.004-05:00

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

2011-11-21T09:24:00.000-05:00

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

2011-11-16T10:47:00.001-05:00

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

2011-11-15T12:40:00.001-05:00

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

2011-11-02T15:41:00.001-04:00

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

2011-10-25T14:47:00.001-04:00

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.

Continuing Education Program Approved for Region 5

2011-10-24T14:55:00.001-04:00

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

2011-10-24T13:07:00.001-04:00

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

New Part 2 Approved in Region 2

2011-10-19T14:04:00.000-04:00

Dancing Horse Farm (DHF), USDF Region 2, applied for a Part 2 and was approved.

The dates, locations and instructors are as follows:

Session D1: May 5-6th , 2012, Botavia, OH; Instructor – Trenna Atkins

Session D2: July 14-15th, 2012, Delaware, OH; Instructor – Joan Humphrey

Final Exam: September 8-9, 2012, Lexington, KY ; Examiners – Marilyn Heath and Marianne Ludwig

To apply please contact the organizer: Lori Aman lori@dancinghorsefarmoh.com

If you have any questions about being eligible for the above Part 2 please contact me at lprogram@usdf.org or 859-971-2277.

New "L" Graduates

2011-10-05T16:40:00.002-04:00

A huge 'Congratulations' are in order for the candidates that graduated from the NEDA "L" Program's final exam (held September 17-18th).

* Fie Andersen
* Caryn Vesperman
* Adam Cropper
* Rita Brown
* Noel Williams
*Timothy Mellott
Holly Whitney

*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

New L Graduates

2011-09-30T14:31:00.003-04:00

A huge 'Congratulations' are in order for the candidates that graduated from the STRIDE "L" Program's final exam (held September 10-11th).

* Karen Abbattista, FL

* Erin Brinkman, FL

* Kari Garber, FL

Robin Tardy Ginn, GA

Betsy La Belle, FL

* Danielle Perry, GA

Patti Swan, ME

Caryl Stephens, FL

Sara Warner, FL

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

New Part 2 Approved in Region 6

2011-09-30T14:00:00.003-04:00

The Oregon Dressage Society (ODS), USDF Region 6, applied for a Part 2 and was approved.

The dates, locations and instructors are as follows:

Session D1: May 12-13^th , 2012, Sherwood, OR Instructor – Trenna Atkins

Session D2: July 14-15th, 2012, Auburn, WA Instructor – Axel Steiner

Final Exam: September 8-9, 2012, Sherwood, OR Examiners – Debbie Riehl- Rodriquez, Axel Steiner

To apply please contact the organizer: Edwin Miller (eamgroup@aol.com)
If you have any questions about being eligible for the above Part 2 please contact me at lprogram@usdf.org or 859-971-2277.

New Part 2 Approved in Region 8

2011-08-25T12:04:00.008-04:00

The Maine Dressage Society (MDS), USDF Region 8, applied for a Part 2 and was approved.

The dates, locations and instructors are as follows:

Session D1: March 24-25th, 2012, Loxahatchee, FL,

Instructor - Debbie Riehl-Rodriguez

Session D2: May19-20, 2012, Westbrook, CT,

Instructor - Joan Humphrey

Final Exam: July 20-22, 2012, South Woodstock, VT,

Examiners - Marilyn Heath, Maryal Barnett

To apply please contact: Tammi Brown tammib71@msn.com

If you have any questions about being eligible for the above Part 2 please contact me at lprogram@usdf.org or 859-971-2277.

New Part 2 Approved in Region 9

2011-08-17T11:06:00.001-04:00

The Houston Dressage Society, USDF Region 9, applied for a Part 2 and was approved.

The dates, locations and instructors are as follows:

Part 2

Session D1; January 21-22, 2012, Katy, TX; Instructor- Janet Foy
Session D2; April 28-29,2012; Katy TX; Instructor- Maryal Barnett

Final Exam; June 9-10, 2012; Katy TX; Examiners- William Solyntjes & Joan Humphrey

To apply please contact Kathy Jones: kkj3156@sbcglobal.net

If you have any questions about being eligible for the above Part 2 please contact me at lprogram@usdf.org or 859-971-2277.

On-line Judging Practice

2011-07-27T16:22:00.002-04:00

We have heard you plea for on-line judging practice!

Go to the e-TRAK and;

1. Log-in (using your username and established password)

2. Place your cursor over 'Competitions' and select 'Tests' from the drop down menu that appears

3. Pick a test, mute the sound, and practice scoring the test

4. Play back the test, with sound, and hear how your scores compare

*You can also download the USDF Introductory Score Sheets, in a writable PDF, to make your scoring even easier.

To find more educational items, tailored for "L" Participants/Candidates, search e-TRAK using the keywords 'L Prep' or 'L Program.

We are continuing to add tests and articles so visit eTRAK often.

New Part 2 Approved in Region 3

2011-07-20T15:43:00.005-04:00

The Good Horseman Foundation, USDF Region 3, applied for a Part 2 and was approved.

The dates, locations and instructors are as follows:

Part 2

Session D1; April 28-29, 2012, Conyers, GA; Debbie Riehl-Rodriguez
Session D2; June 9-10, 2012; Conyers, GA; Janet Foy

Final Exam; October 4-7, 2012; Fairburn, GA ; Marilyn Heath & Trenna Atkins

Contact Ann Genovese: goodhorseman@att.net to participate.

If you have any questions about being eligible for the above Part 2 please contact me at lprogram@usdf.org or 859-971-2277.