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TDC will host a USDF "L" Education Program for Judge Training starting this October.
The purpose of the program is: (a) to provide pre-training for future judges and to fulfill the USAE requirement for entering the "r" judges training program;
(b) to provide a list of graduates who can show accreditation for judging schooling shows ("L" or "learner" judges);
(c) to give the competitor, trainer, and instructor a broader insight into the evaluative techniques of judging; and,
(d) to provide ongoing and refresher education for licensed judges.
There are several requirements that must be fulfilled before one can participate in the program. You must be a USDF Participating Member; you must have scribed 12 hours; and you must have either (1) earned three scores of 60% or higher at Second Level or above from three different USAE-licensed judges at recognized competitions OR (2) trained two or more horses which have each achieved four scores of 60% or higher at Fourth Level or above from four different judges at recognized shows OR (3) taught two or more students who have each
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achieved four or more scores at 60% or higher at Fourth Level or above from four different judges at recognized shows.
Auditors are welcome. Auditing is an excellent choice for people who do not plan to judge, but who want more information about evaluating dressage performance.
The L-Program is comprised of five sessions. Sessions A, B, and C are open to program participants and auditors. Sessions D and E are open to participants only.
The sessions are as follows:
Session A
Topic: Introduction to Judging and Biomechanics
Date: October 5-6, 2002
With: Jayne Ayers
Location: Aim High Equestrian Park (mounted work); lecture location to be announced
Session B
Topic: Judging Criteria for Gaits & Paces, Movements & Figures
Date: November 30-December 1
With: Axel Steiner
Location: Aim High Equestrian Park (mounted work); lecture location to be announced
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Session C
Topic: Collective Marks, Basics & Freestyle
Date: February 8-9, 2003
With: Alessandra Howard
Location: Aim High Equestrian Park (mounted work); lecture location to be announced
Session D (closed to auditors)
Topic: Judging Full Tests in each of the Levels (Practice Exam)
Date: April 5-6, 2003
With: Elizabeth Madlener and TBD
Location: ADA Spring Show, Scottsdale, Arizona
Session E (closed to auditors)
Topic: Sitting with "R" or "S" Judges
Date: May 10-11, 2003
With: Maryal Barnett and TBD
Location: TDC Beat the Heat Show, Tucson, Arizona
The program cost to each participant is $1,000. The cost to audit is $25/day, or $40/weekend.
For more information or to register, contact Anna Calek at 326-2281; or email, annacalek@aol.com.
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