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Riders

These clinics are open to amateur and professionals. Riders must be current GMO/IMO or USDF Participating Member, ages 22 and older. Riders may apply with more than one horse, and may apply for clinics outside of their own region. Riders must ride the horse listed on their application, or if substitution is needed, must receive permission from USDF to ride a horse that is capable of the equivalent level or skill, and with whom they have a history of instruction.

Fees and Cancellations

The clinic rider fee is $250, which includes one private lesson each day of the two-day clinic and auditing for one groom or guest. Riders apply to participate in the entire clinic; it is not possible to apply for one day/lesson only. The clinic fee does not include stabling, hotel, transportation or food, costs which varies by clinic and will be sent to participating riders. Payment will be requested from riders with notification of their selection, and will serve as confirmation of intended participation. Payment must be received within ten days of notification, or the rider will forfeit their clinic spot and the first alternate will be selected. It is not necessary to send payment with this application; please wait until you are notified that you have been selected to ride. Riders who need to cancel after confirming their participation and sending payment should notify USDF as soon as possible. Riders canceling will receive a refund, minus a $25.00 processing fee, in the event a replacement rider can be found by USDF. If no replacement is available, the rider will not receive a refund unless canceling in advance due to verifiable medical or veterinary reasons.

Deadlines and Selection Process

Complete applications and videos must be received by USDF on or before the published deadlines in order to be considered. USDF is not responsible for late or misdirected mail, faxes, or e-mail. USDF will confirm receipt of your application by e-mail or phone. If you do not receive confirmation of receipt, please contact USDF prior to the deadline shown on the application. Applications and videos are not reviewed until after the deadline for each clinic, so there is no advantage for early applicants. USDF will notify all applicants as soon as the selection process is completed, no later than four weeks prior to the clinic. For fastest notification, please provide a current e-mail address on your application. USDF will not publish or release the names of applicants not selected, nor will USDF inform third parties (such as horse owners) as to the status of an application, without the written consent of the applicant. VIDEOS WILL NOT BE RETURNED.

Auditors

Riders should be comfortable being instructed in front of a large audience as there may be 100 or more auditors in attendance. Each rider may bring one groom or guest to audit the clinic at no charge. This guest does not need to register to audit. Horse owners are not exempt from auditing fees unless noted as the rider's designated guest. If not selected to ride, applicants are strongly encouraged to audit, but please do not send in auditor registrations until you have been informed that you have not been selected to ride. Auditor registration forms are available by going to the forms & documents page.

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If you have any further questions, contact the Adult Clinics liason at (859) 971-2277 or adultclinics@usdf.org