Region 2 Canidates
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Level III Centered Riding Instructor |
Life Member of the Certified Horsemanship Association |
Sue Hughes, USEF “r” judge in both eventing and dressage, is also a Level III Centered Riding Instructor, and is a Life Member of the Certified Horsemanship Association. She has served USDF in many capacities; she was the National Nominations Chair for 9 years, served on the Violet Hopkins Symposium Planning Committee for 11 years, and is currently beginning her 9th and final year as Region 2 Director. With a busy daily life of riding, teaching, and caring for horses on her own property, Sue and her husband live in rural Plymouth, Michigan. |
| Riders: We are pleased to offer this wonderful opportunity to ride with Sue Hughes. Sue brings us her passion for teaching in a patient & positive style that encourages the feel and understanding of our horses motion & rhythm by emphasizing our bodies position using effective visuals to help with body awareness and encouraging the recognition of harmony & balance of the horse and rider. |
| Auditors: Sue actively includes her auditors, often taking questions and presents her instruction in a way that inspires and educates everyone. |
Come & join us for a day of inspiration and learning. |
Ohio University Southern, one of the five regional campuses within the Ohio University system, is seeking applications for Farm Operations Manager at the Ohio Horse Park.
Position: Farm Operations Manager
For more information and/or to submit an application please go to: www.ohiouniversityj obs.com/applican ts/Central? quickFind= 55912
Application Deadline: Position will remain open until filled, for full consideration apply by November 1, 2009.Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Candidates must have an understanding of and commitment to affirmative action and equal opportunities.
Hello MDC Members,
We would love to continue the tradition of a video montage of member photos at the banquet. Our wonderful newsletter editor Pattie Varner has volunteered to create a video. We are asking you send jpeg images of yourself and equine companion(s) to Pattie at plvarner@gmail.com by the end of this month.
The photos can be fun, casual images. We would love to have images of ALL of our members.
Please let Pattie know if you have any questions.
Hoping to see you all at the banquet.
Enjoy the weekend,
Elizabeth
MDC President
Berrien County Fair Association and the Equine Expo Arena
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USDF Congratulates New “L” Program Graduates
Lexington, KY (October 21, 2009) - The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is pleased to announce that forty-seven USDF members successfully completed the USDF “L” Education Program between April and October, 2009.
The USDF “L” Education Program is designed to prepare candidates to enter the United States Equestrian Federation “r” Judges Training Program, to qualify individuals to judge schooling shows, and to give competitors, trainers, and instructors greater insight into the evaluative techniques of judging dressage. The program also serves to provide continuing education for licensed judges. The “L” Program is an excellent opportunity for all USDF members to learn from licensed judges in order to improve their scores and view other rides from a judge’s perspective, whether or not they plan on becoming licensed judges themselves. “L” Programs are conducted by a faculty of USDF-approved United States Equestrian Federation “S”-licensed dressage judges who have experience in teaching judge-training programs.
USDF congratulates the following new graduates of the USDF “L” Education Program:
Please note that the " * " means that the person graduated with distinction. this means they are eligible to apply to any USEF r program given in the country.
Region 2:
Lorna Donahue, IL
*Nicole Trapp, WI
*Tracey Dikkers, WI
*Coralie Hughes, IN
Eileen Ostlund, IA
For more information about the USDF “L” Program, to contact a USDF “L” graduate, to access a calendar of USDF “L” education programs, or for details on hosting an “L” Program education session, visit www.usdf.org or contact the USDF office at lprogram@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, e-mail usdressage@usdf.org, or call (859) 971-2277.
Earn USDF University Credit at DressageTrainingOnline.com
Lexington, KY (October 8, 2009) - The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) and DressageTrainingOnline.com (DTO) are pleased to announce that they have now expanded their partnership to allow USDF members to earn USDF University Program Credit through the DTO site. By working together, USDF and DTO hope to provide dressage education to a broader audience and recognize those individuals who continue to expand their dressage knowledge.
Any USDF member, who is a current member of or joins DTO, is eligible to earn USDF University credits. Once logged in to the DTO site, members simply need to access their member administration panel and click “Add Educational Credits.” Once this is done, members can begin earning their credits for USDF University Diplomas from the comfort of their own home or barn.
”USDF is thrilled to be able to expand our online educational offerings to include video programs,” stated Kathie Robertson, senior education programs coordinator.
“E-Learning is certainly the way of the future. I am so pleased to be able to incorporate the USDF's University Program into the DTO Web site. With people's busy lives, the ability to watch videos from the convenience of their own home, to work towards their goals of improving their riding or moving closer to accreditation certificates/diplomas, watching at a time that makes sense for the individual and removing the cost of travel is helping to make our desires more attainable. Now members can earn credits, while watching and having access to our library of over 400 dressage training videos. In the future, we will host many federations E-Learning programs, across the globe, with the intent of cross-federation sharing of programs, this is really paving the road for ultimate learning access no longer boxed by geographical boundaries!” added Reisa Bonetti, founder of DressageTrainingOnline.com.
The purpose of the USDF University Program is to provide recognition for USDF members who strive to continue their dressage education through their participation in USDF educational programs and to provide an accreditation structure for independently-organized events. As members participate in more educational programs and increase their University credits, they move up through the levels of recognition from a USDF Certificate to a USDF Diamond Diploma.
For more information about the USDF University Program or DTO, visit the respective Web sites at www.usdf.org or www.dressagetrainingonline.com, or contact the USDF office at university@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, e-mail usdressage@usdf.org, or call (859) 971-2277.
MDC sanctioned shows
Awards Banquet info here:
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Mary Wanless
is coming to DHF December 5-7, 2009
We are very excited to announce that Mary Wanless is coming to DHF December 5-7, 2009 (Sat-Mon)! Mary has spent the past 15+ years working with our coaches Sandy Howard, Joan Bolton and #2 US rider on the FEI World Dressage Rankings, Heather Blitz. Visit Mary's web site to learn more about her biomechanics-based approach to teaching a rider "how to organize her mind and body in the same way as the riders we call ‘talented’."
Mary teaches in hour-long semiprivate lesson format, and does an exceptional job giving each rider plenty of individual attention. Included in the rider cost is an hour dismounted workshop which is open to auditors for an additional $5 fee above the basic $25/day auditing fee. The cost to ride with Mary will be approximately $550 for a semiprivate lesson each of the three days (pricing is not set as flights haven't been purchased yet).
Please send in your Rider Participant Form and a $250 deposit ASAP to reserve your rider spot. We have unlimited space and 100 chairs for auditors. All necessary forms and info available on the forms page of our web site: www.DancingHorseFarmOH.com/forms.html For our out-of-town guests, we have a Web page specifically for you with local hotel, restaruant, and shopping info: http://dancinghorsefarmoh.com/directionsLocalInfo.html
As always, lunch will be available on the grounds and stabling for clinic horses is available at the weekend rate of $75 . This clinic is yet another example of how we continue to fulfill the DHF Mission to provide an environment of learning, health and happiness through a calendar full of exceptional educational opportunities. With our recent visit from Heather Blitz and now a scheduled visit from Mary Wanless, the learning possibilities are endless at DHF. Dare to Dream!
-Jennifer
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Jennifer Truett
President, Dancing Horse Farm, Inc.
4080 Weisenberger Road
Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Mobile: 937-532-3108
USDF Region 2 Youth Council Coordinator
Take a Virtual Tour of Our Farm at: www.DancingHorseFarmOH.com
Michiana Dressage Club, Inc.
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