EDUCATION

 UPDATED  08/25/2010                 WELCOME Page               May 14 Charles de Kunffy Seminar Photos
 

SAVE THE DATES – MARK YOUR CALENDARS
 The NODA Education Committee is proud to announce THREE Education Events

September 17        NODA OPEN MEETING

 All Members Invited and Encouraged to Attend

***   Friday Evening Fun starts at 7 pm
***   Enjoy delicious desserts and beverages, talk with friends,
       meet your NODA Board and Committee Members
***   Participate in a brief Open Meeting
***   Enjoy a Safety Helmet Discussion with Q&A  (Importance,
       Safety, Proper Fit) presented by The Paddock Saddlery   
     
       Meeting Location:  Topline Stables at Walden, Aurora, Ohio

 Please RSVP by September 16 to Berni Moauro, Education Co-Chair

   

             October 22   CHARLES DE KUNFFY - LECTURE & DEMO PART II
                                      A Visual Guide to the Daily Vocabulary of Riding using Demo Riders and Horses
What are long and short frames?  What are long and short strides?  What is straight and bent progressing?

Location:  Topline Stables at Walden, Aurora, Ohio
Registration Information - Coming Soon
Application for USDF University Accreditation In Process

SHORT BIO OF CHARLES DE KUNFFY
Charles de Kunffy's equestrian credentials and reputation are as difficult to abbreviate as they are to duplicate.  He is a much-appreciated clinician, sought after dressage judge, author of several books, many articles, and introductions to the writing of others.  He was born and raised in Hungary as a member of the nobility whose parents were eminent horse breeders with derby winning racehorses.  Mr. de Kunffy started riding as a child, always under expert supervision and instruction.  His riding masters were educated during the golden age of equitation 1900-1945.  Cross-country riding, jumping and dressage were melded into one comprehensive riding theory and methodology.  Mr. de Kunffy was schooled with the strictest adherence to classical training traditions based on scholarship and a profound respect for the horse.   Learn more about Charles de Kunffy at www.CharlesdeKunffy.com

 
                        January 22   USEF 2011 DRESSAGE TESTS SYMPOSIUM
                                     WITH MARGARET FREEMAN “S” JUDGE
                 Lecture and Videos introduce and explain the new 2011 USEF Dressage Tests    
*   This full day informative and instructive Symposium includes Lunch
*   Extra Fun in the works –  More Time with Margaret Freeman, Friday evening OR Sunday morning
*   Location:  Lake Erie College Equestrian Center, Concord Ohio   
*   Registration Information - Coming Soon      Application for USDF University Accreditation in Process
SHORT BIO OF MARGARET FREEMAN
 Margaret Freeman is a USEF "S" dressage judge living in Mt. Kisco NY, where she also teaches and offers clinics.  She earned her USDF silver Medal on a horse that she bred and trained herself.  She is associate editor of "The Horse Journal"; is on the editorial committee for "USDF Connection" and has covered the equestrian events at five Olympics, including four with the Associated Press.  She is on the committee of the Youth Dressage Festival (NY), and was on the founding committees of CDCTA (VA) and Dressage at Devon (PA).  

 


!!  QUESTIONS FOR NODA MEMBERS --- WE NEED YOUR INPUT !!

Do you have an idea for a NODA Education Event?   Clinicians of Interest?   Topic of Interest?
Do you know of a local stables or equine facility willing to host a NODA OPEN Meeting
OR Education Event?   We would like to make the meetings
and events accessible to all our members.    All ideas are welcome!
Contact Education Co-Chairs, Marcia Doyle or Berni Moauro
 

USDF University
 USDF UNIVERSITY PROGRAM
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The USDF University program provides recognition for USDF members who strive to continue their dressage education through their participation in USDF educational programs. It also provides an accreditation structure for independently-organized events, allowing members to earn USDF credit for participating in accredited programs conducted by GMOs and other groups. For guidelines and other important documents, see our forms & documents page.

Each year, during its annual convention, USDF Offers educational sessions for dessage professionals and enthusiasts of all levels. USDF accepts proposals for suggested topics. Topics must be submittted to the USDF office by February 1st on the appropriate form (PDF) .

USDF University Program online accredited courses:

The following courses are offered through Michigan State University's online program. These courses are ongoing and are university accredited.

Core Courses

Short Courses

The following course is offered through Equine Nutritional Solutions online program. These courses are ongoing and are university accredited.

The following courses are offered through Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute online program. These courses are ongoing and are university accredited.

If you have any further questions, contact the University Liaison at (859) 971-2277 or university@usdf.org.

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