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2019
USDF "L" Education Program
- Part 1
Hosted by NODA & USDF Approved
May 18/19, Aug 17/18, Oct 26/27
Oct 26/27, 2019
Session C: Collective Marks, Basics, Rider Biomechanics
USDF Instructor, Sue Curry Shaffer
(USEF "S" Judge)
Hosted by NODA at Topline Stables, Aurora OH (USDF #103126) |
Aug 17/18, 2019
Session B: Gaits, paces, Movements, Figures
USDF Instructor, Trenna Atkins (USEF "S"
Judge),
Hosted by NODA in Hudson, OH (USDF #103125) |
May 18/19,
2019
Session A: Rules & Biomechanics
USDF Instructor, Marilyn Heath (USEF "S"
Judge),
Hosted by NODA at Blue Ridge Farm, North Ridgeville (USDF #103124) |
What
is the USDF L Education Program?
Developed by the USDF Judges’ Committee, this educational training program teaches
judges to evaluate the correct training of dressage horses.
It is designed with several goals in mind:
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Provide trainers, instructors, competitors and spectators' insight into
the evaluative techniques of judging dressage.
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Prepare and evaluate candidates who wish to pursue entry into the USEF
'r' Judge Training Program.
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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 USDF L Program is divided into two
(2) parts. Each part consists of three (3) sessions.
Part
1 “A Judge’s Perspective” is open to all USDF Members;
this is the educational foundation of the program.
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Session
A
is an introduction to judging and biomechanics.
View Video
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Session
B
is about judging criteria for gaits & paces, movements & figures.
View Video
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Session
C
is about
collective marks, equitation, rider biomechanics and basics.
View Video
Part 2 “Candidate’s Evaluation” is open to Participating
Members with three verified scores from
USEF-licensed/USDF-recognized competitions. The scores requirement consists of
two scores of 65% or higher at the highest test of Second Level and one
score of 62% or higher at Third Level or above. Three scores of 62% or
higher at Third Level or above from three different judges or any
combination of these requirements would also meet the requirements (see
Participant Guide for more information). Part 2 is geared
towards those who are interested in graduating from the program to
officiate at schooling shows or who plan to apply for the USEF ‘r’ Judge
Training Program.
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Session D1
involves practice judging full tests in each of the levels at a
recognized competition.
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Session D2
is similar to the D1 Session but with more emphasis on the testing
situation and prepares candidates
for the final exam.
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Final Exam
is comprised of both a written and practical exam. The written exam is
all True/False and multiple choice,
while the practical exam is a combination of judging full tests and some
oral judging as well.
The feasibility of NODA offering Part 2 will be evaluated in the next
months.
PART 1 USDF L Program - NODA Contacts
Organizer: Jeni Gaffney,
dvmmom2@gmail.com, Phone
330-858-3201
Application Forms & Payment: Dee Liebenthal,
treasurer@nodarider.org, Phone
216-534-1911 |
