Education

Education Presentations

Keeping Horses Healthy for the Win with Dr. Katie Flynn

This presentation will discuss competition Biosecurity, Vaccine, Micro-chipping and USEF Medication Rules.

The New Tests Explored, from the Judges’ Perspective with Janet Foy and Mike Osinski

Join Janet and Mike as they discuss the new tests. Learn what has been added, taken away and stayed the same.

Group Member Organizations Education Session

From Click to Canter: Touring USDF’s Online Education with Ellen Broadhurst and Amy Ekelman

An education session specifically targeted for Group Member Organizations.

Competition Management Education Session

The Building Blocks of a Level 3 with Mike Taylor, Anita Jaffe, Marilyn Kulifay, Debra Reinhardt, Heather Petersen, and Mari St. Amand

The presentation will cover the requirements of being a secretary or manager at Level 3 competitions, the differences that can be expected moving up from a Level 2 competition, and any challenges that may occur.

Education Opportunities

Learn more about the latest trends, rules, and various competition developments through a selection of educational open forums and roundtables. These sessions are open to all convention attendees during the week of convention.

Youth Assembly

Presented by the USDF National Youth Programs Committee, this assembly will emphasize youth opportunities and round table discussion with USEF Dressage Youth Coach, George Williams. Activities will include but are not limited to the following: a meet and greet and attending the Board of Governors meeting to learn more about the governance of USDF. Saturday only registration will be available for youth.

USEF/USDF Open Forum- Trending Topics in Sport & USEF Rule Changes

A joint open forum to discuss the latest trends in dressage, as well as what new rule proposals are being put forward at the upcoming USEF convention.

US Dressage Finals Open Forum

This forum provides a chance for attendees to hear updates and ask questions regarding USDF’s premier event.

Competition Open Forum

Hear from and discuss various developments in the competition world with competition related USDF committees.

Group Member Organizations Roundtable Discussions

Discussions on how to draw members using Zoom, successful collaboration with other disciplines and planning a perfect show for your GMO.

USDF Book Club

Join us for an inside look at the books selected for the Book Club.