Developed by the USDF Judges’ Committee, this educational training program teaches judge evaluate the correct training of dressage horses.
APPLICATION (Participants must apply and mail in a check - Auditors are invited but will not be able to ask questions hence "silent auditor" in the registration.) Please email your competed app to Marian Bickers mcbjumper@gmail.com.
GDCTA members: $750 for participants and $75 for Auditors
Non-GDCTA members: $825 for participants and $85 for Auditors
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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.
This educational training program features selected faculty of experienced, United States Equestrian Federation recognized “S” judges.
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.
- Part A November 8-9 Joan Darnell - is an introduction to judging and biomechanics. View Video - Nov 8th classes will be held at the Spring Hill Suites in Conyers; Nov 9 and all subsequent days will be held at the Georgia International Horse Park.
- Part B December 20-21 Kathy Rowse - is about judging criteria for gaits & paces, movements & figures. View Video
- Part C Jan 24-25 Lisa Schmidt - is about collective marks, equitation, rider biomechanics and basics.
MORE details from USDF: https://www.usdf.org/education/judge-training/lprogram/index.asp
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Demonstration Riders - dates to be announced
There is no demonstration riding cost for test riders. There is no haul-in fee. If you want a day stall (arrive Saturday; depart Sunday -has 2 bags of shavings) there is a $45 fee payable to GDCTA.
Note - If demonstration riders plan to audit any part of that weekend’s session, they must pay for an auditor spot.
Each of the Sundays we will need demo riders.
Riders should all plan on being warmed up at the start time.
SUNDAY
7:30 to 8:00 Sign In
8:00 to 11:00 Continue lecture on Basics
11:00 to 12:00 LUNCH
12:00 to 12:45 Training Level - three riders in a group to walk and trot together and to canter separately
12:45 to 1:30 First Level
1:30 to 2:15 Second Level
2:15 to 2:45 wrap up
Contact Marian Bickers mcbjumper@gmail.com for dates and details.
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ACCOMODATIONS: Book reservations early.
- La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham, Conyers 770-918-0092 (Host Hotel)
- Hampton Inn, Conyers 770-483-8838
- Comfort Inn, Conyers 770-760-0300
- Holiday Inn Express, Conyers 678-964-2400
- Hawthorn Suites, Conyers 770-761-9155
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Refund policy:
For Participates: Participates who cancel after confirming their participation and sending payment to attend the L Program will receive a refund, minus a $25 processing fee, only in the event a replacement rider can be found by GDCTA. Participates who must cancel due to medical reasons may receive a refund if GDCTA is properly notified in writing, via mail or e-mail, including physician statement. If no replacement is available, the Participate will not receive a refund.
Auditor tickets are nonrefundable and are not eligible for voluntary refunds.
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