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Instructor Certification

The USDF Instructor Certification Program is designed to educate dressage instructors and aspiring instructors who demonstrate the knowledge and abilities necessary to teach the classical concepts of dressage and meet specified proficiency standards. USDF offers certification in four categories:

• Certified Instructor/Trainer; Training through Second Level
• Recognized Teacher; Training through Second Level
• Certified Instructor/Trainer; Third through Fourth Level
• Recognized Teacher; Third through Fourth Level

In addition, USDF offers recognition in one category:

• Associate Instructor

In addition to attending workshops on lungeing, riding and teaching, pre-certification (mock testing) and testing, participants in this program have required and recommended reading to help prepare them for their exam.

If you have any further questions, contact the Instructor Certification Program Liaison at (859) 971-2277 or instructorcertification@usdf.org

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