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
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
"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
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