Program Details

Program Details

Instructor Details

Program Procedures and Policies

The applicant understands and agrees to the following:

• USDF must receive program applications at least 120 days prior to the event. Additional deadlines apply if requesting NEI Grant funding. For grant specific deadlines please see the Grant application.
• USDF membership of any level is required to participate as a rider in these programs. Membership may be obtained as a part of the program. There is no membership requirement for auditors or participants in an unmounted program.
• Riders must be 21 or older as of the date of the program.
• Auditors are not required but must be allowed and encouraged. No private events will be accepted.
• The GMO/Chapter will be financially responsible for the program.

Application requirements

• Applications must include:
  • A clearly defined refund policy.
  • A clearly defined rider selection procedure, if mounted opportunities are available.
  • A budget for the program. It is recommended that programs be budgeted in a way that provides affordable riding and auditing opportunities for the membership and local area, taking into account the venue and instructor's costs. The budget must be emailed to education@usdf.org upon submission of this application. Please contact education@usdf.org if you need assistance in developing a budget.
  • A marketing plan that openly promotes opportunities to USDF members and promotes the attendance of auditors.

Responsibilities prior to the program

• All National Education Initiative programs must obtain at least $1 million of liability insurance coverage, naming USDF as an additional insured at least 60 days prior to the program start date.
• The GMO/Chapter is responsible for local promotion, organization and facilitation of all aspects of the event and accepts full financial responsibility.
• When selecting riders, the GMO/Chapter will adhere to their stated rider selection guidelines.

Responsibilities during the program

• All participants, instructors, organizers, auditors and volunteers must physically sign a state specific waiver of liability for USDF. USDF will supply organizers with this form upon application approval.

Responsibilities after the program

• A complete roster of attendees, all signed waivers and a final profit/loss statement must be sent to the USDF office within 14 days of completion of the program.
• Organizers are encouraged to submit photos and a program recap for possible inclusion in USDF's Your Dressage, a monthly electronic publication.