Francy Haupt, volunteer for the Oregon Dressage Society, has announced dates for an upcoming USDF “L” Program to be hosted by ODS.

Session A, an introduction to Judging and Biomechanics, will be held March 31st and April 1st, 2007 with Janet Brown-Foy in the Newberg/Beaverton Area. Session B, Judging Criteria for Gaits and Paces, Movements and Figures will be held May 26th & May 27th with Tracey Lert. Session C, Collective Marks, Equitation, Rider Biomechanics, Basics and Freestyle will be held July 7th and 8th with Trenna Atkins. Session D1, Judging full tests at each level will be held August 5th through 7th at the Lake Oswego Hunt Club Dressage Show (this session is open only to participants and is closed to auditors). Session D2 and final testing dates will be announced at a later date.

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.

For more information on this program, including costs and applications for both participants and auditors, please visit the page on the ODS Website dedicated to this “L” Program (click here for the link) or contact Francy directly at 971-832-0244.