We're hosting the USDF L Program: Part 1
Prospective Participants:
Click here to access the USDF information page about the program, including eligibility requirements for candidates.
Auditors are welcome.
Click here to access the USDF information page about the program, including eligibility requirements for candidates.
Auditors are welcome.
Please note: These are the dates for Part 1: Sessions A,B,C. At this time we are not planning to offer Part 2.
Please see the USDF website to find other planned programs.
- February 17-18, 2018 USDF L Program Part 1 Session A with Joan Darnell
- March 17-18, 2018 USDF L Program Part 1 Session B with Debbie Riehl-Rodriquez
- April 14-15, 2018 USDF L Program Part 1 Session C with Trenna Atkins
Contact: Pam Forsythe | [email protected] | 218-391-0590
USDF L EDUCATION PROGRAM | SESSION C | SCHEDULE (APRIL 14-15)
SATURDAY (Duluth Heights Community Park – 33 W. Mulberry St.)
7:30-8:00 Registration
8:00-9:00 Review of B Session quiz
9:00-10:00 Intro to Collective marks and discussion of Gaits score
10:00-10:15 Break
10:15-12:00 Continue Collective marks - Impulsion and Submission
12:00-1:00 LUNCH (Lunch will be provided at Duluth Heights Community Park for Demo Riders, Volunteers,
Participants, and Faculty. Silent Auditors are on their own for lunch. Please plan to bring a lunch
or visit one of the many options within 10 minutes of the classroom.)
1:00-3:00 Addressing the Rider in Collective Marks
3:00-3:15 Break
3:15-5:00 Finish Collective marks and FREESTYLE - Artistic scoring
SUNDAY (Spring Hill Farm – 2820 Jean Duluth Rd.)
7:30-8:00 Registration
8:00-8:15 Questions, Opening Remarks
8:15-8:45 Training Level 1 – Alysa Bjorkland
8:45-9:15 Training Level 2 – Annsofie Artang
9:15-9:45 Training Level 3 – Kristi Bloom
9:45-10:00 Break
10:00-10:30 First Level 1 – Christina Steenekamp
10:30-11:00 First Level 2 – Mychala Marshall
11:00-11:30 First Level 3 – Jordyn Schenk
11:30-12:00 First Level 3 – TBD
12:00-1:00 LUNCH (Lunch will be provided at Spring Hill Farm for Demo Riders, Volunteers, Participants, and
Faculty. Silent Auditors are on their own for lunch. Please plan to bring a lunch or visit one of the
many options within 10 minutes of the classroom.)
1:00-1:30 Second Level Test 1 – Rachel Quale
1:30-2:00 Second Level Test 2 – Rachel Tomczak
2:00-2:30 Second Level Test 3 – Erin Paul
2:30-3:00 Second Level Test 3 – TBD
3:00-3:30 Summary and Wrap Up
About the program:
Developed by the USDF Judges’ Committee, this educational training program teaches judges to evaluate the correct training of dressage horses.
The L Education Program is designed with several goals in mind:
- Provide trainers, instructors, competitors and spectators' insight into the evaluative techniques of judging dressage.
- Prepare and evaluate candidates who wish to pursue entry into the USEF 'r' Judge Training Program.
- Provide continuing education for licensed judges and L graduates.
The Program is divided into two parts; each part is made up of three sessions:
Part 1- “A Judge’s Perspective” is open to all USDF Members; this is the educational foundation of the program.
- Session A is an introduction to judging and biomechanics. View Video
- Session B is about judging criteria for gaits & paces, movements & figures. View Video
- Session C is about collective marks, equitation, rider biomechanics and basics. View Video
LOCATION
- All riding sessions will be held at Spring Hill Farm in Duluth, Minnesota.
- Spring Hill Farm address: 2820 Jean Duluth Rd. Duluth, MN 55804
- All classroom sessions will be held at the Duluth Heights Park
- Duluth Heights Park address: 33 West Mulberry St. Duluth, MN
- Spring Hill Farm is a heated barn with a heated, standard size indoor arena. See website for more details.
FLYING IN?
- Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport is about 2.5 hours south of Duluth and is often a cheaper flight option.
- Duluth International Airport is conveniently located about 15 minutes from the farm.
LODGING
- Many hotel options exist within 20 minutes of Spring Hill Farm. Try The Inn on Lake Superior, Canal Park Lodge, Pier B Resort or Fitgers Inn if you'd like to be close to quality dining, shopping and Lake Superior.
- Try vrbo.com or Airbnb.com for apartment or cabin rentals.
- Many budget hotel options exist near the airport.
SILENT AUDITORS
- Auditing fee is $75 per session for the full weekend. $45 per day if only auditing one day.
- Session A has a day and a half of lecture. Riding will happen on Sunday afternoon and the classroom lecture will be all day Saturday and from 9 to noon on Sunday morning. For Sessions B and C, Saturday will be classroom lecture day, Sunday will be riding day.
- Difference between 'Auditors' and 'Participants': Participants have met the prerequisites for the program and plan on officiating at schooling shows or who would like to become a USEF licensed judge. Auditors are silent and are those who do not plan on judging, but who want more information about evaluating dressage performance.
SILENT AUDITORS: CLICK THE LINKS BELOW TO REGISTER ONLINE
Preregistration is required. Registration closes one week before each session.
Please contact us at [email protected] if you are not able to register online.
REGISTER TO AUDIT Session C | Full Weekend | April 14-15 ($75)
REGISTER TO AUDIT Session C | Saturday Only | April 14 ($45)
REGISTER TO AUDIT Session C | Sunday Only | April 15 ($45)
DEMO RIDERS
- Each session will have a lecture day (Saturday) and riding day (Sunday.) We will need several demo riders for Training - Second Levels for each session.
- Demo riders audit that session for free!
- Barn and arena are heated. Stabling and limited turnout is available.
- Click here for Demo Rider Application.
- Applications for demo riders and substitutes are still being accepted!
PARTICIPANTS
- Participants: Be sure to purchase access to the course material from USDF as soon as possible and complete all required and recommended homework and checklists.
- Click here for the Participant Guide.
- Please watch your email for important correspondence from USDF or NWDA, and check both websites for updates before each session.
To apply as a Participant, please submit the following:
- Spring Hill Farm liability release
- Completed and signed Participant Application
- Payment by deadline (December 17, 2017)
- NWDA Membership form for 2018
SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY!
NWDA is awarding one $500 scholarship in an essay contest. Deadline for application is December 10.
Click here for application form.
Please stay tuned to this page for updated info!