Education
Featured Education Presentations
Biomechanics of the Horse's Neck
Presented by Hilary Clayton, BVMS, PhD, DACVSMR, FRCVS: Professor and McPhail Dressage Chair emerita, Michigan State University
Horse Fitness Routines for Winter
Presented by Jec Ballou
Conformation and its Relationship to Training
Presented by Kristi Wysocki
Incorporating Video into Your Lesson/Training Program
Presented by Kristi Wysocki
Training Problems; Why Horses/Riders Get Stuck at Certain Levels
Presented by Lilo Fore and Bill McMullin
Bit Fitting for the Equine Athlete
Presented by Kim Gentry
Lungeing; an Effective Training Tool for Horse & Rider
Presented by Lilo Fore and Bill McMullin
Education Opportunities
Learn more about the latest trends, rules, and various competition developments through a selection of educational open forums and roundtables. These sessions are open to all convention attendees during the week of convention.
USEF/USDF Open Forum
Trending Topics in Sport & USEF Rule Changes
A joint open forum to discuss the latest trends in dressage, as well as what new rule proposals are being put forward at the upcoming USEF convention.
US Dressage Finals Open Forum
This forum provides a chance for attendees to hear updates and ask questions regarding USDF’s premier event.
Competition Open Forum
Hear from and discuss various developments in the competition world with competition related USDF committees.
Group Member Organizations Roundtable Discussions
Share ideas with industry experts and USDF Group Member Organizations on a variety of GMO interests and topics.
Competition Management Education Session
A continuing education opportunity for competition management.