Convention Trade Fair
Over 40 dressage and horse-related vendors participate every year with gifts for the holidays, the latest in dressage videos and books and some of the best tack and equipment in the world.

Attendee Bag
This year’s bag will include lots of free goodies and other surprises.

GMO Baskets
Ruth Arvanette initiated the donation of GMO baskets. To honor this tradition, the baskets will again be door prizes awarded to attendees at the Board of Governors General Assembly (BOG).

Awards Banquet
Our tribute to annual achievement, the awards banquet is a dinner not to be missed. This fun and lively Saturday evening event is the grand culminating celebration of convention. Cocktail attire is suggested. Tickets must be purchased by Thursday, 11/29.

Live Auction
The awards banquet will include a live auction for some very unique items. Last year included the very first tickets to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Who knows what surprises are in store at this magical place.

Salute Gala
Sail away with us for a night of dancing and honorarium. The gala pays tribute to the riders, horses and contributors that have built dressage in the U.S., and for the first time will also award USDF Rider Awards. A special night indeed! Cocktail attire is suggested. Tickets must be purchased
by Wednesday, 11/28.

**The Gala has been moved this year from Thursday night to Friday night, so be sure to note the change in your schedule.

Silent Auction
A major boost for the Youth Executive Board Scholarship Fund, this silent auction promises to be big again this year.

Medieval Times
Thursday evening will be an exhilarating combination of fun, feasting, riding and fighting at Medieval Times. While your sumptuous four-course feast is being served by your wenches and serfs ("medieval style" - without silverware) the show begins. Lance-splintering action, glorious pageantry and astounding horsemanship will unfold with a riveting confrontation between a turncoat warrior and a surprise defender of the crown. Competition is heated as the six brave knights of the realm vie in a colorful tournament for the lead as you cheer for your knight throughout the show. Tickets must be purchased by 11/6. Go to Web site.

Board of Governors General Assembly Meeting (BOG)
Our most important USDF meeting. On Friday and Saturday mornings come and see your elected officers and delegates discuss and vote on the present and the future of USDF. A new highlight to the BOG this year will be the presentation of the GMO Awards.