UNITED STATES DRESSAGE FEDERATION
Membership Year:   12/1 to 11/30         E-NEWS   

The United States Dressage Federation is the only national membership organization dedicated to dressage, a method of horse training in existence since ancient Greece and an Olympic sport since the inception of the modern Olympics in the late 1800’s.   Dedicated to education, the recognition of achievement and promotion of dressage, USDF is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization with more than 30 different educational programs, 125 affiliate local or regional clubs and more than 2000 annual awards for excellence in competition.  The national levels, Training Level through Fourth Level, are governed by the United States Equestrian Federation. The international levels are governed by the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI).
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USDF - REGION 2
 Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan,
Ohio, West Virginia & Wisconsin
    www.usdfregion2.org

 2010 Region Director, Ken Levy  

E-Mail: region2dir@usdf.org

Region E-News:    June     July

USDF PRESS RELEASES

8/12/10   Inaugural Albers Award awarded to Roz Kinstler (Region 2) and Jeremy Steinberg (Region 6) 
8/4/10     USDF announces deadlines for Youth Scholarship and Awards
7/29/10   USDF announces  2010 Adequan/USDF National Symposium focused on riding New 2011 Dressage Tests
5/25/10   USDF Issues Protective Headgear Safety Statement
6/2/10     USDF announces 2011 USDF Regional Dressage Championship Dates & Locations


USDF E-News Announcements

USDF CONNECTION MONTHLY MAGAZINE ON-LINE:  USDF members can access USDF Connection Monthly magazine on-line. www.usdf.org/publications     NOTE:  Every NODA member is a USDF Group Member, assigned an individual USDF ID number.   You will need this USDF ID number to login and view the magazine.

USEF ANNOUNCES JOINT MEMBERSHIP CARD WITH USDF:  The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), announced today that effective June 28, United States Dressage Federation members who have an active USDF participating membership and are USEF members can now obtain one joint USEF/USDF membership card as opposed to two separate cards. The card can be accessed online and carries both of the individual membership numbers.


USDF University  USDF UNIVERSITY 
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:   You can earn credits by taking courses on-line with Michigan State University, Texas A&M University's Continuing and Professional Studies, Equine Nutritional Solutions, and Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute. The courses offered  are  ongoing and university accredited.   If you have any further questions, contact the University Liaison at (859) 971-2277 or university@usdf.org or visit the USDF Website.





             AUGUST 6, 2010

Region 2 News
Rider applications are being accepted until August 27, 2010 for the Platinum Performance/USDF Adult Clinic featuring Charlotte Bredahl-Baker to be held on October 30-31, 2010 in Brookston, IN. Auditor pre-registration for this clinic closes on October 15.

Region 2 Championships at Flintfields Horse Park Closing date is August 11 for Dressage by the Bay Fall Classic & for Regional 2 Championships. Entries must be received by then to avoid late fees, however should you not get your qualifying scores by the final weekend of August 14 and 15, your entry will be returned and refunded less office fee. Also, if you would like to attend the Dressage4Kids Exhibitor Social and Charity Fundraiser Party during the Musical Freestyle performance, please indicate so on your entry blank. Tickets are $5 if purchased by 8/11; $10 at the door. See you in September! For more info please visit www.horseshowsbythebay.com or call 561 - 723 - 6287.

Region 2 -  PM Delegates Election Results

Name Email
Kevin Bradbury info@HorseShowOffice.com
Paula Briney brineypaula@aol.com
Barbara Cadwell bcadwell@dwave.net
Edward Eichelberger acornhillfarm@earthlink.net
Lisa Gorretta reg2rd@aol.com
Sue Hughes prideandjoyfarm@yahoo.com
William Maybee perhaps@att.net
Susan Moran suziehorse@aol.com
Susan Posner sposner0@gmail.com
Barbara Soukup barbsoukup@aol.com
Jennifer Truett jennifer@dancinghorsefarmoh.com
Nancy Wentz nwentz4700@embarqmail.com



Top Stories
Click here for the GMO Newsletter.  GMO Newsletter - GMO Official E-News   Topics in newsletter listed below: 

2010 Adequan/USDF National Convention and Symposium   Save the date!   The 2010 Adequan/USDF National Convention & Symposium will be held December 1–5, 2010 in beautiful Jacksonville, FL. For more information visit the USDF Web site.

Last chance to Nominate for GMO awards!   Don’t forget that GMO Newsletter and Web Site Award nominations are due to the USDF office by August 31. Questions?
 
Are you bringing a basket to Jacksonville?   Enjoy being a part of this annual tradition by donating a GMO basket. Simply submit the GMO Basket Letter of Intent by November 12 and show off your region and your GMO by donating a basket for the annual convention!
 
Nominations due!   Do you know somebody worthy of recognition for the hard work they have dedicated to the sport of dressage at the local or national level? Nominate now for the Regional GMO Volunteer of the Year Award or the USDF Volunteer of the Year Award, presented by The Paddock Saddlery. Nominations are due by August 31. Questions?
 
Apply for a grant!   One deserving group member will receive the Ruth Arvanette Memorial Fund Grant to attend the 2010 Adequan/USDF Annual Convention in Jacksonville, FL. The grant includes full convention registration and partial reimbursement for travel expenses. Applications due by Aug 31.
 
GMO Delegate/Proxy Forms   The deadline for GMOs to have their GMO Delegate/Proxy forms returned to the USDF office is August 31. If you need a form for completion, please email nominations@usdf.org or call the USDF office.  To view the GMO Delegates and Proxies that have been appointed to date, visit the USDF Web site. Questions?

Youth and Adult Team Competitions   Check the calendar for USDF Youth and Adult Regional Team Competition in your area. Visit the USDF Web site for more details.

Adequan®/USDF National Symposium   "Bridging the Gap from Training to Showing; Learn to Ride the New Tests" will be the theme for this year’s Adequan/USDF National Symposium featuring Lilo Fore and Gary Rockwell to be held December 4-5 in Jacksonville, FL. Applications are being accepted for demonstration riders. Questions?

Platinum Performance/USDF Adult Clinic Series  Don’t miss an opportunity to attend a Platinum Performance/USDF Adult Clinic featuring Charlotte Bredahl-Baker. Click here for the dates and details for the final three clinics in the series.

2010 PM Delegate Election Results   The 2010 PM delegate election results are now available. The elected PM delegates serve a one year term, from the time they are elected in 2010 until the next election in 2011. PM delegates represent the interests of all USDF Participating Members on the USDF Board of Governors, and will be voting on issues at the convention, as well as issues that may arise throughout the year.

New apps for the FEI dressage tests now available!  iPhone and iPod Touch Apps for learning your Dressage Tests.   Visit the   iTunes App Store  to learn more.
 

Youth News
USDF Nomination for the USEF Youth Sportsman Award
Applications are available for active USDF Youth Participating Members to be nominated for the 2010 United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Youth Sportsman’s Award, sponsored by Breyer Animal Creations®. Applications must be submitted to USDF by October 1. An application and details can be found by clicking HERE. Contact youth@usdf.org for more information.

USDF Youth Convention Scholarship
Calling all youth! The Youth Programs Advisory Subcommittee will be offering up to four USDF Youth Convention Scholarships of up to $1,000 each to outstanding USDF Youth Participating Members. Don’t miss an amazing opportunity to attend the Adequan/USDF Annual Convention and experience USDF behind the scenes as a guest in various youth committee meetings and educational sessions. Applications are available HERE and need to be submitted by August 15. Contact youth@usdf.org for complete details.

USDF Youth Volunteer of the Year Award
If you know of a USDF member, 21 years or younger, who has volunteered at least 25 hours, please nominate them for the USDF Youth Volunteer of the Year Award, presented by The Paddock Saddlery! Nominations are due by August 31. Nomination forms are available HERE or contact youth@usdf.org for more information.
 

Deadlines
Nominations due!  Do you know somebody worthy of recognition for the hard work they have dedicated to the sport of dressage at the local or national level? Nominate now for the Regional GMO Volunteer of the Year Award or the USDF Volunteer of the Year Award, presented by The Paddock Saddlery. Nominations are due by August 31. Questions?

Remember to Check Your Scores!   Now is a great time to take a few minutes to review your scores and the Adequan®/USDF Preliminary Award Standings. Remember, you must be logged into the USDF Web site to access these links. If you spot an error, e-mail scorecorrections@usdf.org or call (859)-971-2277. All score corrections must be reported by October 15, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. EST.
 

Sponsor Links
Free Webinar August 25: Calming Alternatives for your Horse

Dressage Day at the International Equestrian Festival during the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games – and USDF Members get in for FREE! Just show your membership card at the door to get into the downtown event Thursday September 30! Questions?

NEW for 2010!
The USDF Connection Stallion Directory will start with the September issue and will run through the December/January breeding issue. These ads will be the only 1/4 page ads in the magazine. They are four-color and cost only $1500 for FOUR FULL MONTHS. December/January issue alone would be $500.

WEG Bonus Distribution!
The September and October issues of Connection will be given out at our building during the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010 and will put your ad in front of thousands more prospective clients.

Contact:

**  Debbie LaBerge at dlaberge@usdf.org or 803-641-4271 for health, feed, grooming, transportation, barn and farm equipment, apparel,
     publications and videos, gifts, art, travel and real estate.
**  Shelly Stanley at sstanley@usdf.org or 859-971-7828 for stallion, farms, horses for sale, education, jewelry and shop@x.
**  Nina DePetris at ndepetris@usdf.org or 570-401-1818 for tack and equipment.                                   

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