United States Dressage Federation

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IMO Committee

Mission

To promote dressage interest, education and competition within middle, secondary and post-secondary schools.

Goals

1. Encourage lifelong interest in dressage.
2. Provide a seamless transition from Jr/YR to adult services and programs provided by USDF.
3. Provide communication and recognition of achievement.
4. Provide access to USDF educational programs.
5. Work with Intercollegiate/Interscholastic Dressage Association (IDA) to promote dressage interest and participation among schools and students.
6. Provide incentives for USDF membership to middle schools, secondary schools, post-secondary schools, colleges and universities with student dressage clubs, interscholastic or intercollegiate dressage teams, or who provide equestrian studies courses or degree programs for undergraduates

Objectives

1. The long term goal is to increase conversions from IM memberships to PM memberships.
2. Revise and update the IMO Brochure and develop plan for improved utilization.
3. Continue to provide awareness of IMO membership benefits.
4. Encourage IMOs to host Instructor Workshops, “L” Judge Education, and other USDF educational programs in order for students to benefit from demo riding and auditing.
5. Improve interfacing with the Young Rider Graduate Program, Youth Council, FEI Jr/YR Council and Youth Executive Board.
6. Participate in the Youth Open Forum.
7. Evaluate IMO Awards programs.