New Part 2 Approved in Region 8

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

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

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

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.

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.