USDF Announces Newly Approved 2018 National Education Initiative Events
Lexington, KY (October 19,
2017) - The United States Dressage Federation™ (USDF) is pleased to announce
five new education events, as a part of the USDF National Education Initiative
(NEI). The primary objective of the NEI is to create and support new and
affordable programs, hosted by USDF Group Member Organizations (GMOs), that
engage members. Each of these events is USDF University accredited, with
attendees automatically earning USDF University credits. GMOs that participate
in the USDF National Education Initiative demonstrate their commitment to
providing affordable, quality educational opportunities at all levels. The
following events have been newly approved for 2018 and are also receiving
funding support through USDF National Education Initiative Grants.
Ride-a-Test with USEF ‘R'
Dressage Judge Nancy Lowey
Hosted by the Commonwealth Dressage & Combined Training Association
March 19, 2018
Marshall, VA
www.cdcta.com
Ride-a-Test with FEI 4*
Dressage Judge Sandra Hotz and USEF ‘S' Dressage Judge Sue Mandas
Hosted by Central Florida Dressage
June 30-July 1, 2018
Weirsdale, FL
www.centralfloridadressage.com
Clinic with Retired FEI 5*
Judge, USEF ‘S' Judge, and USDF Instructor/Trainer Examiner Lilo Fore
Hosted by the Kentucky Dressage Association
August 3-5, 2018
Location TBA
www.KentuckyDressageAssociation.com
Clinic with USDF L
Graduate with Distinction Jennifer Malott Kotylo
Hosted by the Michiana Dressage Club
April 6-8, 2018
South Bend, IN
www.michianadressageclub.org
Camp with Janice Dulak
creator of Pilates for Dressage®
Hosted by the Green Country Chapter of the Oklahoma Dressage Society
March 9-11, 2018
Pryor, OK
www.greencountrydressage.com
For more information about all
NEI opportunities, and information on how GMOs can apply for the program and
grant funding, visit the USDF website at www.usdf.org/education/nei,
or contact the USDF office at education@usdf.org. For a list of all upcoming
education events, visit the USDF Education Calendar at www.usdf.org.
Founded in 1973, the United States Dressage Federation is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to education, recognition of achievement, and promotion of dressage. For more information about USDF membership or programs, visit www.usdf.org, email usdressage@usdf.org, or call (859) 971-2277.