Taste of the “L” Program – Session A

THIS IS A MUST ATTEND EVENT for Dressage riders!

There will be three one-hour sessions. There is NO FEE to IDS members, however registration is required. Registration fee for NON-IDS members is $30 for all three sessions. L Grads can earn three credits of CE by completing a quiz after all three sessions.

Taste of Session A – August 9, 8:00pm EDT

• Rules
• How to develop a score
• Biomechanics of the Parts of the Horse
• Using Biomechanics to recognize the “BASICS” represented by Pyramid of Training

Taste of Session B – August 16, 8:00pm EDT

• The purpose and criteria of Training-Second Levels
• Addressing the most important aspect or essence of each movement
• Treat modifiers correctly in scoring and comments

Taste of Session C – August 23, 8:00pm EDT

• Collective Marks
• Gaits, Impulsion, Submission, Position and Seat of the Rider
• Correct and Effective Use of Aids
• Judging Freestyles
• Harmony, Choreography, Degree of Difficulty, Music, Interpretation

We are delighted to have the highly qualified Joan Darnell to lead this course. Joan is a USEF “S” Dressage Judge and a member of the USDF “L” Faculty, USDF Judges Committee, USDF Freestyle Committee and USEF Licensed Officials Working Group. She earned her USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold Medals as well as the USDF Diamond Diploma for Continuing Education in the study of Dressage. Joan resides in Olympia, Washington with her husband Greg and their four dogs, one cat and three horses.

For additional information or questions, contact Ken Levy (IDS Vice President and Education Committee Chair) at: [email protected].