Central Arizona Riding Academy will be hosting a Part 1 & 2 in 2010/2011, with organizer Dorie Vlatten-Schmitz.
Below are the dates, locations and instructors:
Part 1:
Session A; October 23-24, 2010; San Tan Valley, AZ; Lois Yukins
Session B; December 11-12, 2010; San Tan Valley, AZ; Tracey Lert
Session C; January 29-30, 2011; San Tan Valley, AZ; Axel Steiner
Part 2:
Session D1; April 2-3, 2011; Scottsdale, AZ; Marilyn Heath
Session D2; June 18-19, 2011; Del Mar, CA; Marianne Ludwig
Final Exam; November 4-6, 2011; Scottsdale, AZ; Marilyn Heath and Marianne Ludwig
Contact Dorie at dschmitz@msn.com or me at lprogram@usdf.org.
Also check out the educational calendar at www.usdf.org.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Part 1 approved for Region 7!
San Luis Obispo Chapter of CDS will be hosting a Part 1 in 2010, with organizer Roxane Key.
Below are the dates, locations and instructors:
Session A; March 6-7, 2010; Paso Robles, CA with Sandy Howard
Session B; May 8-9, 2010; Nipomo, CA with Axel Steiner
Session C; July 31-August 1, 2010; Nipomo, CA with Gary Rockwell
Contact Roxane at roxanekey@netscape. com or me at lprogram@usdf.org.
Also check out the educational calendar at www.usdf.org.
Below are the dates, locations and instructors:
Session A; March 6-7, 2010; Paso Robles, CA with Sandy Howard
Session B; May 8-9, 2010; Nipomo, CA with Axel Steiner
Session C; July 31-August 1, 2010; Nipomo, CA with Gary Rockwell
Contact Roxane at roxanekey@netscape. com or me at lprogram@usdf.org.
Also check out the educational calendar at www.usdf.org.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Part 1 to start in Region 8!
Maine Dressage Society (MDS) will be hosting a Part 1 in 2010, with organizer Gretchen Shantar.
Below are the dates, locations and instructors:
Session A; February 6-7, 2010; New Gloucester, ME with Lois Yukins
Session B; April 10-11, 2010; New Gloucester, ME with Betsy Berrey
Session C; May 29-30, 2010; New Gloucester, ME with Sandy Howard
Contact Gretchen at grarnold@roadrunner. com or me at lprogram@usdf.org.
Also check out the educational calendar at www.usdf.org.
Below are the dates, locations and instructors:
Session A; February 6-7, 2010; New Gloucester, ME with Lois Yukins
Session B; April 10-11, 2010; New Gloucester, ME with Betsy Berrey
Session C; May 29-30, 2010; New Gloucester, ME with Sandy Howard
Contact Gretchen at grarnold@roadrunner. com or me at lprogram@usdf.org.
Also check out the educational calendar at www.usdf.org.
Approved Part 2 for STRIDE!
STRIDE will be hosting a Part 2 in 2010-2011, with organizer Charlotte Trentelman.
Below are the dates, locations and instructors:
Session D1; October 2-3, 2010; Newberry, FL with Debbie Riehl-Rodriguez
Session D2; January 8-9, 2011; Newberry, FL with Gary Rockwell
Final Exam; April 9-10, 2011; Jacksonville, FL with Tracey Lert and Lois Yukins
Contact Charlotte at rebelridge@aol.com or me at lprogram@usdf.org.
Also check out the educational calendar at www.usdf.org.
Below are the dates, locations and instructors:
Session D1; October 2-3, 2010; Newberry, FL with Debbie Riehl-Rodriguez
Session D2; January 8-9, 2011; Newberry, FL with Gary Rockwell
Final Exam; April 9-10, 2011; Jacksonville, FL with Tracey Lert and Lois Yukins
Contact Charlotte at rebelridge@aol.com or me at lprogram@usdf.org.
Also check out the educational calendar at www.usdf.org.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Approved "L" Program in Region 3 - Part 1
STRIDE will be hosting a Part 1 in 2010, with organizer Charlotte Trentelman.
Below are the dates, locations and instructors:
Session A; April 24-25, 2010; Ocala, FL with Tracey Lert
Session B; June 19-20, 2010; Live Oak, FL with Marilyn Heath
Session C; August 21-22, 2010; Live Oak, FL with Jayne Ayers
STRIDE is also applying for a Part 2 which I hope to share with you as soon as it is officially approved.
Contact Charlotte at rebelridge@aol.com or me at lprogram@usdf.org.
Also check out the educational calendar at www.usdf.org.
Below are the dates, locations and instructors:
Session A; April 24-25, 2010; Ocala, FL with Tracey Lert
Session B; June 19-20, 2010; Live Oak, FL with Marilyn Heath
Session C; August 21-22, 2010; Live Oak, FL with Jayne Ayers
STRIDE is also applying for a Part 2 which I hope to share with you as soon as it is officially approved.
Contact Charlotte at rebelridge@aol.com or me at lprogram@usdf.org.
Also check out the educational calendar at www.usdf.org.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Congrats to the new "L" Graduates!
A huge 'Congratulations' are in order for the candidates that graduated from the Orange County Dressage Association "L" Program's final exam (held October 10-11th).
Patricia Brosious, PA
Cindy Collins, MA
*Lisa Lewis, MD
Audrey Murphy, MA
*Allison Russo, NY
*Deanna Thompson, SC
*Jessica van Eyck, VT
*Denotes those that graduated with distinction from the "L" Program.
The above "L" graduates will also be listed on the USDF website at: http://www.usdf.org/about/contact/lprogram.asp?TypePass=Graduates&RegionPass=1, 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
Patricia Brosious, PA
Cindy Collins, MA
*Lisa Lewis, MD
Audrey Murphy, MA
*Allison Russo, NY
*Deanna Thompson, SC
*Jessica van Eyck, VT
*Denotes those that graduated with distinction from the "L" Program.
The above "L" graduates will also be listed on the USDF website at: http://www.usdf.org/about/contact/lprogram.asp?TypePass=Graduates&RegionPass=1, 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
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
BIG changes with the USDF "L" Program
The USDF "L" Program has undergone some changes that will open more doors to participants and organizers.
Here they are:
Part 1; 'A Judges' Perspective' includes: Sessions A, B and C.
Prerequisite: There is only one and that is you need to be a current member of USDF at the time of participating (so either a Participating, Group Member or Youth member)
* Part 1 used to include Sessions A, B, C and D1. Prerequisites included being a participating member AND a score requirements.
Part 2; 'Candidate's Evaluation' includes: Sessions D1, D2 and the Final Exam.
Prerequisite: 1.) You need to be a current participating member of USDF at the time of participating in the program. 2.) Three scores at 2nd level or above, at 60% or higher, from 3 different USEF judges at USEF/USDF recognized competitions. (Freestyle or Young Horse scores do not count towards the score requirement)
What does this mean for YOU? I was waiting for you to ask me that! ;-)
Well...
If you've been interested in the program and didn't have your scores you can now get in and then finish getting your scores before Part 2.
What if you are just interested in the educational component of the program, which is Part 1, but you want to participate not audit. Well, now you can!
Organizers will have more freedom in allowing more participants in the program, which helps the bottom line!
The USDF "L" Education Program is in the business of educating those interested in learning how to evaluate dressage performances at Training through Second Level and these changes were made with that in mind.
We look forward to meeting you at an "L" Program in the near future.
Contact me with questions at lprogram@usdf.org
Here they are:
Part 1; 'A Judges' Perspective' includes: Sessions A, B and C.
Prerequisite: There is only one and that is you need to be a current member of USDF at the time of participating (so either a Participating, Group Member or Youth member)
* Part 1 used to include Sessions A, B, C and D1. Prerequisites included being a participating member AND a score requirements.
Part 2; 'Candidate's Evaluation' includes: Sessions D1, D2 and the Final Exam.
Prerequisite: 1.) You need to be a current participating member of USDF at the time of participating in the program. 2.) Three scores at 2nd level or above, at 60% or higher, from 3 different USEF judges at USEF/USDF recognized competitions. (Freestyle or Young Horse scores do not count towards the score requirement)
What does this mean for YOU? I was waiting for you to ask me that! ;-)
Well...
If you've been interested in the program and didn't have your scores you can now get in and then finish getting your scores before Part 2.
What if you are just interested in the educational component of the program, which is Part 1, but you want to participate not audit. Well, now you can!
Organizers will have more freedom in allowing more participants in the program, which helps the bottom line!
The USDF "L" Education Program is in the business of educating those interested in learning how to evaluate dressage performances at Training through Second Level and these changes were made with that in mind.
We look forward to meeting you at an "L" Program in the near future.
Contact me with questions at lprogram@usdf.org
"L" Programs Brewing...
There have been a lot of inquiries as to where new programs may be showing up for fall 2009 or even spring 2010. So here are some areas that have shown strong interest in hosting an USDF "L" Education Program:
Region 8 - Maine - interest has been expressed for starting Part 1 as early as the beginning of 2010.
Region 3 - Florida - interest has been expressed and I believe they are in the scheduling stages. If organized I am guessing it will be winter 2010.
Region 7 - There has been interest in hosting a Final Exam, a stand alone exam, in early spring of 2010 for Southern California.
There was fairly strong interest expressed in Northern California, for a complete program, but I am not sure what stage they are in at this point.
If you are interested in attending an "L" Program but do not see one appearing in your area, I strongly recommend contacting your local club or USDF Group Member Organization. Ask if they would be interested in hosting a program and if others have shared an interest in participating in a program.
If you have any questions contact me at lprogram@usdf.org
Region 8 - Maine - interest has been expressed for starting Part 1 as early as the beginning of 2010.
Region 3 - Florida - interest has been expressed and I believe they are in the scheduling stages. If organized I am guessing it will be winter 2010.
Region 7 - There has been interest in hosting a Final Exam, a stand alone exam, in early spring of 2010 for Southern California.
There was fairly strong interest expressed in Northern California, for a complete program, but I am not sure what stage they are in at this point.
If you are interested in attending an "L" Program but do not see one appearing in your area, I strongly recommend contacting your local club or USDF Group Member Organization. Ask if they would be interested in hosting a program and if others have shared an interest in participating in a program.
If you have any questions contact me at lprogram@usdf.org
Monday, September 21, 2009
Congratulations to the New "L" Graduates!
A huge 'Congratulations' are in order for the candidates that graduated from the Potomac Valley Dressage Association "L" Program's final exam (held September 12-13th).
Mary R. Brown, ID
Lorna Donahue, IL
Laurie Ford, NC
*Jessie Ginsburg, VA
Denise Jostes, MN
Jane Judson, WA
Jennifer Moran, VA
Amy Talley, TX
*Denotes those that graduated with distinction from the "L" Program.
The above "L" graduates will also be listed on the USDF website at: http://www.usdf.org/about/contact/lprogram.asp?TypePass=Graduates&RegionPass=1, 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
Mary R. Brown, ID
Lorna Donahue, IL
Laurie Ford, NC
*Jessie Ginsburg, VA
Denise Jostes, MN
Jane Judson, WA
Jennifer Moran, VA
Amy Talley, TX
*Denotes those that graduated with distinction from the "L" Program.
The above "L" graduates will also be listed on the USDF website at: http://www.usdf.org/about/contact/lprogram.asp?TypePass=Graduates&RegionPass=1, 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
Friday, September 18, 2009
Congratulations to the new "L" Graduates!
A huge 'Congratulations' are in order for the candidates that graduated from the Central Vermont Dressage Association "L" Program's final exam (held September 12-13th).
Catherine Christenson, VT
Lisa Curry Mair, VT
Jill Delaney, VT
Gretchen DeMone, MA
*Rebecca Hicks, NY
*Catherine Hill, VT
Darcy Miller-Brown, PA
*Denotes those that graduated with distinction from the "L" Program.
The above "L" graduates will also be listed on the USDF website at: http://www.usdf.org/about/contact/lprogram.asp?TypePass=Graduates&RegionPass=1, 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
Catherine Christenson, VT
Lisa Curry Mair, VT
Jill Delaney, VT
Gretchen DeMone, MA
*Rebecca Hicks, NY
*Catherine Hill, VT
Darcy Miller-Brown, PA
*Denotes those that graduated with distinction from the "L" Program.
The above "L" graduates will also be listed on the USDF website at: http://www.usdf.org/about/contact/lprogram.asp?TypePass=Graduates&RegionPass=1, 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
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Congrats to new USDF "L" Grads!
A huge 'Congratulations' are in order for the candidates that graduated from the Pomona Chapter of CDS (California Dressage Society) "L" Program's final exam (held August 20-22nd).
Cynthia Allen Lapp, CA
L.J. Banks, CA
Mary Kehoe, CA
Lena Nordlof-Davis, CA
*Kathy Pavlich, CA
*Patti Thurman, UT
Ampara Visser, CA
Kristine White, CA
*Denotes those that graduated with distinction from the "L" Program.
The above "L" graduates will also be listed on the USDF website at: http://www.usdf.org/about/contact/lprogram.asp?TypePass=Graduates&RegionPass=1, 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
Cynthia Allen Lapp, CA
L.J. Banks, CA
Mary Kehoe, CA
Lena Nordlof-Davis, CA
*Kathy Pavlich, CA
*Patti Thurman, UT
Ampara Visser, CA
Kristine White, CA
*Denotes those that graduated with distinction from the "L" Program.
The above "L" graduates will also be listed on the USDF website at: http://www.usdf.org/about/contact/lprogram.asp?TypePass=Graduates&RegionPass=1, 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
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Part 2 Approved
The Utah Dressage Society will be hosting a Part 2 in 2010, with organizer Stephanie Brown-Beamer.
Below are the dates, locations and instructors:
*This program is following the new program format. Part 1 includes A, B and C Sessions. Part 2 includes Sessions D1, D2 and Final Exam.
Part 2:
Session D1; May 8-9, 2010; Nampa, ID with Maryal Barnett
Session D2; July 30-31, 2010; Heber City, UT with Marilyn Heath
Final Exam; November 6-7, 2010; Scottsdale, AZ with Marilyn Heath and Debbie Riehl-Rodriguez
Participant prerequisites include:
1. USDF Participating Membership
2. Competition Score Requirement: Scores must be earned prior to entering the program You must have three scores of 60% or higher at Second Level or above from three different USEF-licensed judges. Only scores from USDF/USEF recognized competitions will count. Scores for Freestyle and Young Horse tests are not eligible as one of the three scores
Contact Stephanie at sbbeamer@earthlink.net or me at lprogram@usdf.org if you'd like to participate.
Also check out the educational calendar at www.usdf.org.
Below are the dates, locations and instructors:
*This program is following the new program format. Part 1 includes A, B and C Sessions. Part 2 includes Sessions D1, D2 and Final Exam.
Part 2:
Session D1; May 8-9, 2010; Nampa, ID with Maryal Barnett
Session D2; July 30-31, 2010; Heber City, UT with Marilyn Heath
Final Exam; November 6-7, 2010; Scottsdale, AZ with Marilyn Heath and Debbie Riehl-Rodriguez
Participant prerequisites include:
1. USDF Participating Membership
2. Competition Score Requirement: Scores must be earned prior to entering the program You must have three scores of 60% or higher at Second Level or above from three different USEF-licensed judges. Only scores from USDF/USEF recognized competitions will count. Scores for Freestyle and Young Horse tests are not eligible as one of the three scores
Contact Stephanie at sbbeamer@earthlink.net or me at lprogram@usdf.org if you'd like to participate.
Also check out the educational calendar at www.usdf.org.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Congratulations to the new USDF "L" Graduates!
A huge 'Congratulations' are in order for the candidates that graduated from the Central States Dressage & Eventing Association "L" Program's final exam (held August 1st-2nd).
*Jodi Ely, MN
*Coralie Hughes, IN
Kim Krieckhaus, MO
Johan Lammers, NM
Kathy Nardi, MN
Eileen Ostlund,IA
Jessica Tofte, MN
Valeria Vetos,MN
*Denotes those that graduated with distinction from the "L" Program.
The above "L" graduates will also be listed on the USDF website at: http://www.usdf.org/about/contact/lprogram.asp?TypePass=Graduates&RegionPass=1, 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
*Jodi Ely, MN
*Coralie Hughes, IN
Kim Krieckhaus, MO
Johan Lammers, NM
Kathy Nardi, MN
Eileen Ostlund,IA
Jessica Tofte, MN
Valeria Vetos,MN
*Denotes those that graduated with distinction from the "L" Program.
The above "L" graduates will also be listed on the USDF website at: http://www.usdf.org/about/contact/lprogram.asp?TypePass=Graduates&RegionPass=1, 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
Friday, July 24, 2009
Approved "L" Program (Part 1) in Region 5
The Utah Dressage Society will be hosting a Part 1 in 2009, with organizer Stephanie Brown-Beamer.
Below are the dates, locations and instructors:
*This program is following the new program format. Part 1 includes A, B and C Sessions. Part 2 includes Sessions D1, D2 and Final Exam.
Part 1:
Session A; October 24-25, 2009; Park City, UT with Sandy Howard
Session B; January 23-24, 2010; Heber City, UT with Janet Foy
Session C; March 13-14, 2010; Salem, UT, with Tracey Lert
Contact Stephanie at sbbeamer@earthlink.net or me at lprogram@usdf.org.
Also check out the educational calendar at www.usdf.org.
Below are the dates, locations and instructors:
*This program is following the new program format. Part 1 includes A, B and C Sessions. Part 2 includes Sessions D1, D2 and Final Exam.
Part 1:
Session A; October 24-25, 2009; Park City, UT with Sandy Howard
Session B; January 23-24, 2010; Heber City, UT with Janet Foy
Session C; March 13-14, 2010; Salem, UT, with Tracey Lert
Contact Stephanie at sbbeamer@earthlink.net or me at lprogram@usdf.org.
Also check out the educational calendar at www.usdf.org.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Finally some rumblings of "L" Programs
It has been awhile since I've touched base, shame on me! Let me fill you in on some interest that has come across my desk in regards to hosting an upcoming "L" Program.
1. Utah, USDF Region 5, is in the process of pulling together and submitting a host application to me. Nothing 100% official has been received in the way of an application as of yet.
2. New Mexico, also Region 5, has expressed an interest and is currently exploring a potential program schedule and venues. Nothing official has been received in the way of an application as of yet.
3. Tentative areas of interest include California (more Northern CA), Florida, and Michigan area (I believe Northern MI).
As always, I'll do my best to keep you all up to date on what is coming as soon as I get the word, official or just rumblings ;-).
Feel free to contact me at lprogram@usdf.org
1. Utah, USDF Region 5, is in the process of pulling together and submitting a host application to me. Nothing 100% official has been received in the way of an application as of yet.
2. New Mexico, also Region 5, has expressed an interest and is currently exploring a potential program schedule and venues. Nothing official has been received in the way of an application as of yet.
3. Tentative areas of interest include California (more Northern CA), Florida, and Michigan area (I believe Northern MI).
As always, I'll do my best to keep you all up to date on what is coming as soon as I get the word, official or just rumblings ;-).
Feel free to contact me at lprogram@usdf.org
Friday, May 8, 2009
Part 2 Approved in Region 5
The Rocky Mountain Dressage Society was approved for a Part 2 in 2010. Dates and locations are as follows:
L Program w/ Organizer Heather Petersen
Session D2: May 15-16, 2010
Longmont, CO: Rocky Mouintain Dressage I & II
Instructor: Janet Foy
Final Exam: July 24-25, 2010
Longmont, CO: Autumn Hill Dressage Festival III & IV
Examiners: Janet Foy and Lois Yukins
Contact me if you have questions about your eligibility in attending this Part 2 at lprogram@usdf.org or contact Heather Petersent at slush@drgw.net
L Program w/ Organizer Heather Petersen
Session D2: May 15-16, 2010
Longmont, CO: Rocky Mouintain Dressage I & II
Instructor: Janet Foy
Final Exam: July 24-25, 2010
Longmont, CO: Autumn Hill Dressage Festival III & IV
Examiners: Janet Foy and Lois Yukins
Contact me if you have questions about your eligibility in attending this Part 2 at lprogram@usdf.org or contact Heather Petersent at slush@drgw.net
Monday, April 20, 2009
Time Flies...
Well, where did the time go? It feels like we just had the USDF Annual Convention and now the Executive Board Spring meeting has just finished up. Yikes! I thought I had more time and now I find we are into Spring. I'd, personally, like to file a complaint about the clocks picking up speed, which is grossly unfair. When I find out who to file the complaint with I'll get that right out. ;-)
Well, the "L" Program has been actively updating the teaching material and handouts. Some of you may have noticed as you've been the ones to see and hear the new revised material at the last few sessions. And the "L" Binder has been updated for the 2009 year. I am working with organizers and our USDF Marketing department to get the word out. Soon you should be getting a notice from me.
I'll be back soon to share some more notices and updates about the "L" Program.
As always feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns, lprogram@usdf.org.
Enjoy Spring!!
Well, the "L" Program has been actively updating the teaching material and handouts. Some of you may have noticed as you've been the ones to see and hear the new revised material at the last few sessions. And the "L" Binder has been updated for the 2009 year. I am working with organizers and our USDF Marketing department to get the word out. Soon you should be getting a notice from me.
I'll be back soon to share some more notices and updates about the "L" Program.
As always feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns, lprogram@usdf.org.
Enjoy Spring!!
Congratulations to our new "L" Graduates!!
A huge 'Congratulations' are in order for the candidates that graduated from the Arizona Dressage Association "L" Program's final exam (held April 4th-5th).
Michell Combs, AZ
*Carole Crist, HI
*Tracey Dikkers, WI
*Missy Gilliland, AZ
Jessica Greer, CO
Martha Goodney, CA
*Korie Hanseth, AZ
Kailee Surplus, AZ
*Nicole Trapp, WI
*Denotes those that graduated with distinction from the "L" Program.
The above "L" graduates will also be listed on the USDF website at: http://www.usdf.org/about/contact/lprogram.asp?TypePass=Graduates&RegionPass=1, 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
Michell Combs, AZ
*Carole Crist, HI
*Tracey Dikkers, WI
*Missy Gilliland, AZ
Jessica Greer, CO
Martha Goodney, CA
*Korie Hanseth, AZ
Kailee Surplus, AZ
*Nicole Trapp, WI
*Denotes those that graduated with distinction from the "L" Program.
The above "L" graduates will also be listed on the USDF website at: http://www.usdf.org/about/contact/lprogram.asp?TypePass=Graduates&RegionPass=1, 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
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Part 2 Approved for Region 2
The Southwest Chapter of Wisconsin Dressage & CT Association was approved for a Part 2. Dates and locations are as follows:
L Program w/ Organizer Pam Doolittle
Session D2: May 15-16, 2010
Camp Lake, WI: Silverwood Dressage Show
Instructor: Sandy Howard
Final Exam: August 28-29, 2010
Wayne, IL: Dressage at Lamplight August Show
Examiners: Sandy Howard and Tracey Lert
Contact me if you have questions about your eligibility in attending this Part 2 at lprogram@usdf.org or contact Pam Doolittle at psdoolittle@yahoo.com
L Program w/ Organizer Pam Doolittle
Session D2: May 15-16, 2010
Camp Lake, WI: Silverwood Dressage Show
Instructor: Sandy Howard
Final Exam: August 28-29, 2010
Wayne, IL: Dressage at Lamplight August Show
Examiners: Sandy Howard and Tracey Lert
Contact me if you have questions about your eligibility in attending this Part 2 at lprogram@usdf.org or contact Pam Doolittle at psdoolittle@yahoo.com
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Opening in Region 4, Part 2!!
Central States Dressage & Eventing Association's "L" Program has a spot open in their Part 2. If you are interested and able to attend (you have to have completed Part 1 or looking to re-test) contact Sara Magee:
L Program
May 23, 2009 - May 24, 2009; Mason City, IA
Session D2
With: Marilyn Heath
Contact: Sara Magee, 320-253-1556, ssmagee@charter.net
July 31, 2009 - August 2, 2009; Mason City, IA
Final Exam
With: Marilyn Heath, Lois Yukins
Contact: Sara Magee, 320-253-1556, ssmagee@charter.net
Contact me if you have questions about your eligibility in attending at lprogram@usdf.org
L Program
May 23, 2009 - May 24, 2009; Mason City, IA
Session D2
With: Marilyn Heath
Contact: Sara Magee, 320-253-1556, ssmagee@charter.net
July 31, 2009 - August 2, 2009; Mason City, IA
Final Exam
With: Marilyn Heath, Lois Yukins
Contact: Sara Magee, 320-253-1556, ssmagee@charter.net
Contact me if you have questions about your eligibility in attending at lprogram@usdf.org
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
GDCTA's "L" Program Coming Soon...
“L” is for Learning about Evaluating Dressage Performance . . .
Aspiring judges-to-be who wish to be participants in the USDF “L” program can sign up now! It happens fast – no dragging your feet for this program, or you will be left behind!
Don’t want to be a judge, but still want to know what the judges are looking for?
This is the time to find out! GDCTA is hosting the USDF “L” Program beginning in March.
Take advantage of this learning opportunity by auditing the very the same program that teaches prospective judges what they need to know. Auditors are absolutely welcome, and encouraged, to attend Part 1 of this educational program! You can attend one session, two sessions or all three. It’s up to you.
Part 1 consists of sessions A-C, which will be held at the lovely Shannondale Farm in Alpharetta, Georgia.
March 14-15, 2009: Session A consists of all Saturday and Sunday morning lecture, including thought-provoking questions, photos, graphics and DVD footage, giving an introduction to judging and biomechanics followed by Sunday afternoon spent observing demonstration horses and riders at Training though Second levels.
May 9-10, 2009: Session B will cover judging criteria for gaits, paces, movements and figures
July 25-26, 2009: Session C is about collective marks, equitation, rider biomechanics, basics and freestyle.
To make the most of your auditing experience, a little time spent reviewing the USEF rule book (usef.org) and the training scale in advance of the sessions would be worth your time.
Find the auditor registration forms on the GDCTA website homepage www.gdcta.org.
There is also a need for demonstration riders. That application can also be found at www.gdcta.org.
Auditor fees: $60 for each session, includes lunch and hand outs
Questions?
Denice Kludt
11165 Highfield Chase Dr.
Duluth, GA 30097
denicekludt@earthlink.net
770-751-7204 / 404-683-8409
Location:
Shannondale Farm
2225 Birmingham Road
Alpharetta, Georgia 30004
www.shannondale.com
Phone & Fax: 770.569.9555
Aspiring judges-to-be who wish to be participants in the USDF “L” program can sign up now! It happens fast – no dragging your feet for this program, or you will be left behind!
Don’t want to be a judge, but still want to know what the judges are looking for?
This is the time to find out! GDCTA is hosting the USDF “L” Program beginning in March.
Take advantage of this learning opportunity by auditing the very the same program that teaches prospective judges what they need to know. Auditors are absolutely welcome, and encouraged, to attend Part 1 of this educational program! You can attend one session, two sessions or all three. It’s up to you.
Part 1 consists of sessions A-C, which will be held at the lovely Shannondale Farm in Alpharetta, Georgia.
March 14-15, 2009: Session A consists of all Saturday and Sunday morning lecture, including thought-provoking questions, photos, graphics and DVD footage, giving an introduction to judging and biomechanics followed by Sunday afternoon spent observing demonstration horses and riders at Training though Second levels.
May 9-10, 2009: Session B will cover judging criteria for gaits, paces, movements and figures
July 25-26, 2009: Session C is about collective marks, equitation, rider biomechanics, basics and freestyle.
To make the most of your auditing experience, a little time spent reviewing the USEF rule book (usef.org) and the training scale in advance of the sessions would be worth your time.
Find the auditor registration forms on the GDCTA website homepage www.gdcta.org.
There is also a need for demonstration riders. That application can also be found at www.gdcta.org.
Auditor fees: $60 for each session, includes lunch and hand outs
Questions?
Denice Kludt
11165 Highfield Chase Dr.
Duluth, GA 30097
denicekludt@earthlink.net
770-751-7204 / 404-683-8409
Location:
Shannondale Farm
2225 Birmingham Road
Alpharetta, Georgia 30004
www.shannondale.com
Phone & Fax: 770.569.9555
Monday, January 26, 2009
Region 3 - Part 1 Approved!
The Georgia Dressage & CTA will be hosting a Part 1 in 2009, with organizer Denice Kludt.
Below are the dates, locations and instructors:
Session A; March 14-15, 2009; Alpharetta, GA with Marilyn Heath
Session B; May 9-10, 2009; Alpharetta, GA with Betsy Berrey
Session C; July 25-26, 2009; Alpharetta, GA with Gary Rockwell
Session D1; **September 19-20, 2009; Hamilton, GA with Marilyn Heath
** Updated since program was approved.
Contact Denice at denicekludt@aol.com or me at lprogram@usdf.org.
Also check out the educational calendar at www.usdf.org.
Below are the dates, locations and instructors:
Session A; March 14-15, 2009; Alpharetta, GA with Marilyn Heath
Session B; May 9-10, 2009; Alpharetta, GA with Betsy Berrey
Session C; July 25-26, 2009; Alpharetta, GA with Gary Rockwell
Session D1; **September 19-20, 2009; Hamilton, GA with Marilyn Heath
** Updated since program was approved.
Contact Denice at denicekludt@aol.com or me at lprogram@usdf.org.
Also check out the educational calendar at www.usdf.org.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Definite rumblings for another "L" Program
Okay, I know it has been awhile and I apologize. Many of you have contacted me about what, if anything, is happening in the way of new programs.
Well, I do have news for you. USDF received an host application from a GMO in Region 3, specifically Georgia. Currently, I am working with the GMO and potential organizer to get some details ironed out but I have hopes to share the news soon.
It would, if approved, start soon (March). If you are interested in the Region 3 program keep your eye out on this blog, the USDF calendar (specifically Region 3) and contact me for updates.
If this rumbling of a program still doesn't help you out contact me and I'll share some ideas to get a program started. You can also check out a previous post on this blog...think it was called "All dressed up and no where to go?"
Contact lprogram@usdf.org with any questions or concerns
Well, I do have news for you. USDF received an host application from a GMO in Region 3, specifically Georgia. Currently, I am working with the GMO and potential organizer to get some details ironed out but I have hopes to share the news soon.
It would, if approved, start soon (March). If you are interested in the Region 3 program keep your eye out on this blog, the USDF calendar (specifically Region 3) and contact me for updates.
If this rumbling of a program still doesn't help you out contact me and I'll share some ideas to get a program started. You can also check out a previous post on this blog...think it was called "All dressed up and no where to go?"
Contact lprogram@usdf.org with any questions or concerns
Neat Article
Just wanted to share a neat article I noticed on the internet about the future of judging. It originated through EuroDressage...
You can read it by going to DressageDaily.com, EuroDressage.com, or click on the title of this blog.
Posted January 18th, 2009
EuroDressage.com
Article Title "Future of Judging"
Author: Wayne Channon
Please keep in mind that the link/article will eventually be outdated.
You can read it by going to DressageDaily.com, EuroDressage.com, or click on the title of this blog.
Posted January 18th, 2009
EuroDressage.com
Article Title "Future of Judging"
Author: Wayne Channon
Please keep in mind that the link/article will eventually be outdated.
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