Monday, April 20, 2009

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.