NDA proudly hosts
USDF L Education Program - Part 1
Deadline to apply: March 1, 2017
(late applications will be accepted if space allows)
Questions?
Please contact Jennifer Rawlinson
​or Angie McClelland.
What:
The USDF L Program is a valuable educational program designed to teach people what judges are looking for and why. "L Graduates" are qualified to judge schooling shows, ​but participation in this program is invaluable for any rider looking to improve their riding.

The L Education Program is designed with several goals in mind:
  1. Provide trainers, instructors, competitors and spectators' insight into the evaluative techniques of judging dressage.
  2. Prepare and evaluate candidates who wish to pursue entry into the USEF 'r' Judge Training Program.
  3. Provide continuing education for licensed judges and L graduates.

This educational training program features selected faculty of experienced, United States Equestrian Federation recognized “S” judges. The Program is divided into two parts; each part is made up of three sessions. Participants wishing to continue on to Part 2 of the program (not currently being offered by NDA) and testing to judge will need to earn Second Level and above scores of 62%+ (details on the application).

Remember—even if you have no interest in becoming an L graduate schooling show judge, this program is still the most valuable educational experience offered by USDF. Scores are NOT required to participate in Part 1.

>>  More information from USDF
>>  NDA Program Flyer
May 20-21
USDF L Education Program Part 1, Session A
Introduction to Judging & Biomechanics
USDF Faculty: Marilyn Heath

​>>  Facebook event for AUDITORS
Demonstration Rides Location:
Middle Cross Stables
500 Sprague Road, Roca, NE
Classroom Location:
Firespring
1201 Infinity Court, Lincoln, NE
May HOTEL INFORMATION
Holiday Inn
​Lincoln Southwest
2500 Tamarin Ridge Road,
​Lincoln, NE
402-421-1893
("NDA" block expires April 26)
  • $114 per night
  • breakfast included
July 8-9
USDF L Education Program Part 1, Session B
Gaits, Paces, Movements & Figures
USDF Faculty: Janet Foy

​>>  Facebook event for AUDITORS
Demonstration Rides Location:
Lancaster Event Center, Pavilion 3
4100 N 84th St, Lincoln, NE
Classroom Location:
Lancaster Event Center, Exhibit Hall
​4100 N 84th St, Lincoln, NE
July HOTEL/CAMPING INFORMATION
Staybridge Suites
​Lincoln Northeast
1501 N 86th St, Lincoln, NE
402-484-6000
(Nebraska Dressage Training block expires June 8)
  • $114.99 Queen Studio Suites (one queen bed and a full size sofa sleeper)
  • breakfast included
ONSITE CAMPING
Lancaster Event Center
4100 N 84th St, Lincoln, NE
402-441-6545
Reserve your spot online
  • $25 nightly
  • ​30-amp or 50-amp hookups
  • showers nearby
  • potable water fill-up & dump station onsite
Sep 16-17
USDF L Education Program Part 1, Session C
Collective Marks, Basics & Freestyle
USDF Faculty: Debbie Riehl-Rodriguez

>>  Facebook event for AUDITORS
Demonstration Rides Location:
Still Waters Equestrian Academy
18221 S 68th St, Hickman, NE
Classroom Location:
Firespring
​1201 Infinity Court, Lincoln, NE
September HOTEL INFORMATION
Holiday Inn Express
​Lincoln Southeast
8801 Amber Hill Court,
​Lincoln, NE
402-423-1176
("NDA" block expires August 16)
  • $99 per night
  • breakfast included
Participate:
Participants: $250 per weekend  ($750 for all three)
Auditors: $100 per weekend ($75 for NDA members)

You may pay as you go; it's not necessary to pay for all sessions at once. *Please note: you must have a USDF membership (GM, PM, or Education) in order to apply to participate.

DEADLINE for participation application: March 1, 2017
(late applications will be accepted if space allows)