ODS Hosts ‘L’ Education Program
Contact: Francy Haupt • 971-832-0244
Page last updated 5/8/2007 • Check back for updates and newsletters.

The ‘L’ Education Program is a fantastic educational opportunity for everyone. Competitors, trainers and instructors gain insight into the evaluative techniques of judging. It qualifies individuals to be able to judge schooling shows and it is the starting point to enter the USEF ‘r’ Judges Training Program.

The program consists of several sessions that are open to auditors and participants.

Session A: Introductions to Judging and Biomechanics

March 31 – April 1, 2007 with Janet Brown-Foy in Newberg/Beaverton

Participants: $350 Auditors: $90 for two days or $60 for one day.
These prices include all of the educational material provided by USDF and snacks/lunch both days.

Session B: Judging Criteria for Gaits and Paces, Movements and Figures

May 26 – 27, 2007 with Tracey Lert in Newberg/Sherwood

Participants: $350 Auditors: $60 for two days or $40 for one day.
These prices include a boxed lunch both days.
Educational material for entire program available for $30.

Session C: Collective Marks, Equitation, Rider Biomechanics, Basics and Freestyle

July 7 – 8, 2007 with Trenna Atkins in Newberg/Sherwood

Participants: $350 Auditors: $60 for two days or $40 for one day.
These prices include a boxed lunch both days.
Educational material for entire program available for $30.

Session D1: Judging full tests at each level

This session is for participants only (no auditors).
Aug 3 – 5, 2007 with Jayne Ayers in Lake Oswego.
Participant cost estimated at $300 +/-; no auditing allowed.

Session D2 and Final Exam:

These sessions are for participants only (no auditors).
Testing will be held in 2008.
Participant cost estimated at $300 +/-; no auditing allowed.

Pre-Registration is required!!
Participant applications due 2/10/07 and Auditors applications due 5/19/07.
Make checks payable to: Oregon Dressage Society

To find out the exact requirements for this Program check the USDF web site by clicking here (go to the participant section).

Applications for the Oregon Program:
Can be found posted below. One application presented in Microsoft Word format can be filled out on the computer and then printed or the other is a PDF that can be printed and filled out by hand. Either application needs to be mailed to the organizer.

Demo Riders Needed!
The program will also need a variety of demo rides for each session. This is a fabulous way to get feedback on how you and your horse is doing without the pressure of a show. Demo riders do get to audit for free but need to pay for handouts, lunch and stabling. Contact Francy if interested.

Questions or more information contact:
Francy Haupt • 971-832-0244