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3/20/2009USDF Member Wins Trip to Vegas
3/18/2009Updated USDF Policies and Procedures Now Available
3/13/2009WIN a Free Trip to World Cup 2009; Enter by March 15.
3/10/2009Exclusive Offer for USDF Certified Instructors
2/17/2009Para-Equestrian Competitors’ and Trainers’ Educational Opportunities Announced
2/13/2009Summary of January Executive Board Conference Call Now Posted
2/12/2009Olympian Charlotte Bredahl-Baker Signed for Platinum Performance/USDF Adult Clinic Series
2/11/2009New FEI Tests Effective January 1, 2009.
2/11/2009Exclusive E-mail Offer to United States Dressage Federation Members for Discipline Series Tickets to the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010
2/5/2009Additional Divisions to Receive Prize Money at Great American/USDF Regional Dressage Championships
2/4/20092009 Executive Board Nominees Now Posted
1/22/2009Executive Board Summaries of Minutes Now Available
1/13/2009USDF Congratulates New “L” Program Graduates
1/9/2009Possible Ratings and Levels for USEF-licensed Dressage Competitions are Being Developed
1/8/2009Platinum Performance to Sponsor USDF Adult Clinic Series
1/6/2009SmartPak New USDF Sponsor for Instructor Certification Program; Also Supports Succeed/USDF FEI-Level Trainers’ Conference
12/29/2008Dressage4Kids Educational Weekend Offers Low Cost, Incredible Program for Riding Enthusiasts
12/19/2008THE PADDOCK SADDLERY ANNOUNCES DISCOUNT TO USDF CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS
12/18/20082008 Group Member Organization (GMO) Award Winners Announced at Adequan/USDF Annual Convention
12/15/2008Beth Jenkins Named 2008 USDF Volunteer of the Year
12/12/20082008 BOG Council and Committee Reports Now Available
12/9/2008USEF Dressage Performance Standards – Statement from the USEF Dressage Committee
11/24/2008USDF Youth Convention Scholarship Winners Announced
11/21/2008USEF Dressage Committee Invites Members to Attend Dressage Performance Standards Open Forum
11/21/2008Yahoo Newsgroup FAQs for PM and GM Delegates
11/21/2008Executive Board Agenda Now Available
11/19/2008Equestrian Aid Foundation and USDF Partner to Raise Funds
11/17/2008Summary of Minutes From Executive Board Meetings Now Updated
11/12/2008USDF Proposed Budget and Business Documents Available for Review
11/11/2008USEF Update Regarding USEF Dressage Performance Standards Proposal
11/6/2008USDF Announces 2008 Youth Volunteer of the Year
11/4/2008The Paddock Saddlery Expands USDF Relationship: Signs On as Sponsor of All Volunteer Awards
10/31/20082008 Adequan/USDF Annual Convention BOG Agenda Now Available
10/29/2008Regional Director Reports Now Available
10/28/2008USDF Council and Committee Reports Now Available
10/28/2008USDF Announces USEF Youth Sportsman's Award National Nominee
10/17/20082008 Adequan/USDF Final Year-End Award Standings Now Available
10/17/20082008 USDF Youth Art Contest Winners Announced
10/17/2008Summary of 2008 Spring Executive Board Meeting Minutes Now Available
10/8/2008Fourth Edition of USDF Council and Committee Handbook Now Available
10/2/2008USDF Convention - Governance from Alison Head: Delegates and GMO Presidents
10/2/20082nd Annual Youth Convention
9/26/2008United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Dressage Competition Performance Standards Rule Change Proposals Posted
9/23/2008Updated USDF Policies and Procedures Now Available
9/23/2008USDF Council and Committee Chairpersons Timeline Now Posted
9/5/2008US Paralympic Coverage Available
9/5/2008Thank You Very Much: A Tribute to Trip Harting
9/4/2008USDF Sport Horse Seminar to be Held in October
9/4/2008USDF Announces 2008 Hall of Fame Inductees
8/29/2008Laura Noyes Awarded Fiona Baan “Pursuit of Excellence” Memorial Trophy
8/28/2008American Horse Council Announces Opportunity for USDF Members
8/26/20082009 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championship Dates and Locations Announced
8/19/2008Updated USDF Bylaws Now Available
8/19/2008USDF EB Position on USEF Dressage Performance Standards Proposal
8/19/2008Region 7 Wins Young Riders Dressage Team Gold at 2008 CN North American Junior & Young Rider Championships at The Colorado Horse Park Presented by Gotham North
8/15/2008Olympic Coverage Now Available to USDF Members
8/15/20082008 USDF Adult Art Contest Winners Announced
8/7/2008Participating Member Delegate and Youth Executive Board Election Results
8/1/2008USDF “Goes Green”
7/29/20082008 Intercollegiate/Interscholastic Senior Athletic Achievement Award Winners
7/24/2008USDF Announces Winners of Intercollegiate/Interscholastic Team Leadership Award
7/22/2008USDF/Platinum Performance North American Junior and Young Riders’ Dressage Championships Teams Announced
7/16/2008Tune in to the USDF "L" Education program
6/25/2008USDF Connection Magazine Wins American Horse Publications Awards
6/24/2008USDF Announces Dates for Two 2008 USDF Sport Horse Seminars
6/12/2008Revised Criteria for USDF Youth Volunteer of the Year Award
5/20/2008Youth Convention Scholarship
5/20/2008Advertising Deadline - June 5
5/13/2008USDF Launches Multi-Lingual Feature of New Web Site
5/8/2008Prize Money Continues to Grow for Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championships
5/6/2008Henk van Bergen Announced as 2009 Succeed/USDF FEI-Level Trainers’ Conference Presenter
5/5/2008USEF Dressage Performance Standards Proposal
5/1/2008USDF Governance Reshaping Initiative
4/30/2008USEF Announces Third Annual Youth Sportsman’s Award
4/22/2008USDF Executive Board Summary of Minutes Now Available
4/17/20082008 Hall of Fame and Lifetime Achievement Nominations Deadline May 1st
4/16/2008USDF Welcomes New All-Breeds Participating Registries/Organizations
4/14/20082008 Spring Executive Board Meeting Agenda Now Available
4/10/2008Preliminary Award Standings and Archived Award Results Available Online
4/4/2008Advanced Instructor Certification Program in Georgia
4/4/2008Council and committee reports for the 2008 Spring Board Mtg Online
4/2/2008Tuff Rider Official Horse Clothing Supplier of the USDF and the GAIG/USDF Regional Dressage Championships
3/26/2008Get USDF News Live on Your Desktop!
3/25/2008Dressage Foundation's Carol Lavell Adult Amateur Scholarship Increased
3/19/2008Updated USDF Policy and Procedures Now Available
3/11/2008Portion of Savoie Video Sales to Benefit USDF National Educational Endowment Fund
3/11/2008Kyra Kyrklund Announced as 2008 Adequan/USDF National Symposium Presenter
3/7/2008“L” Binder Updates Now Available for all current “L” Candidates and Graduates.
3/5/2008PM Delegate and Youth EB FAQ Sheets Now Available
3/4/2008Numerous Reports Now Available Online
2/19/2008USDF Announces Shopping Rewards Program for Affiliated Clubs
2/14/2008Improved Requirements for USDF University Diploma
2/6/2008National Walking Horse Association and USDF Announce Education Cooperative
1/30/2008Succeed/USDF FEI-Level Trainers’ Conference Clip on DressageTrainingOnline.com
1/22/2008USDF Adds Member Benefits with Web Site Log In
1/17/20082008 Council and Committee Handbook, Third Edition, Now Posted
1/15/2008Concept of Dressage Qualification Standards Supported by USEF Board; Action Postponed Until 2009
1/8/2008NAJYRC Host Application Now Available Online
1/8/2008USDF and Breyer® Create Logo’d Tack for Model Horses
1/4/2008USDF Congratulates New "L" Program Graduates
1/4/20082007 GMO Basket Winners Announced
1/3/2008All 2007 Adequan/USDF Annual Convention Reports Are Now Available Online
12/21/2007USDF Announces New Certified Instructors
12/20/2007Robert Higgins Named 2007 USDF Volunteer of the Year
12/19/2007United States Dressage Federation Building Campaign a Big Success
12/6/20072007 Group Member Organization (GMO) Award Winners Announced at Annual Convention
12/5/20072008 Succeed/USDF FEI-Level Trainers' Conference Featuring Jan Brink
11/19/20072007 USDF Spring Executive Board Meeting Action Items Now Available
11/19/2007Summary of Actions from 2007 USDF Executive Board Conference Calls are Now Available
11/16/2007USDF Announces New Associate and Certified Instructors
11/14/2007USDF Announces USEF Youth Sportsman's Award Nominee
11/2/20072007 USDF Youth Executive Board Silent Auction Items
11/1/2007Updated USDF Bylaws Now Available
10/24/2007United States Dressage Federation Partners with United States Pony Clubs, Inc.
10/18/2007Additional Clinician for the USDF FEI Junior/Young Rider Clinic Series
10/16/2007USDF Announces 2007 Youth Volunteer of the Year
10/11/2007New USDF Business Membership for 2008
10/9/2007USDF Youth Convention Scholarship Winners Announced
10/8/2007Search for America's Next Equestrian Star: Dressage Debuts on Fox Reality Channel
10/8/2007Rule Change Affecting Regional Championships
9/24/2007USDF Announces 2007 Hall of Fame Inductees
9/24/2007USDF Announces 2007 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
9/5/2007Tuff Rider New Official Apparel of USDF and Great American/USDF Regional Dressage Championships
8/27/20072007 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championships Dates and Locations Announced
8/17/2007USDF/Platinum Performance North American Junior and Young Rider Dressage Championships Results
8/7/2007Olympians Headline USDF/USEF Young Rider Graduate Program
8/6/20072007 Adequan/USDF Annual Convention to Focus on Horse Health
7/30/2007Nominations Open for 2nd Annual USEF Youth Sportsman's Award
7/18/2007USEF and USDF Announce Qualifying Competitions for Dressage Championships
7/16/2007USDF and Platinum Performance Sponsor North American Junior and Young Riders' Dressage Championships
7/12/2007USDF Announces Dressage Teams for the 2007 North American Junior and Young Riders' Championships (NAJYRC)
7/5/2007USDF Rider Score Checks Now Available Online
7/2/2007USDF Announces Winners of Intercollegiate/Interscholastic Awards
6/28/2007USDF and USEF Announce Joint Membership Card
6/18/2007USDF/USEF Young Rider Graduate Program Dates Confirmed
5/31/2007USDF Announces Reduction in Membership Processing Time
5/23/2007Record Prize Money Announced for Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championships
5/17/2007Platinum Performance Signed as the USDF Junior/Young Rider Corporate Sponsor
5/10/2007New Dates for the 2007 Succeed/USDF FEI-Level Trainers' Conference
4/3/2007Summary of Actions at USDF Fall Executive Board Meeting
4/2/2007DressageTrainingOnline.com Signed as USDF Streaming Video Partner
3/8/2007The 2007 USDF Strategic Plan
2/12/2007The 2006 Kansas City Board of Governors Meeting Report
2/5/2007Attwood Equestrian Surfaces Sponsors USDF Arena Footing Book
1/26/2007Janine Malone Awarded USEF Wheeler Trophy for Distinguished Service
1/9/2007USDF Savoie Adult Clinics to Offer Door Prizes, Lecture, Free Educational Materials
1/2/2007Clinicians Announced for 2007 FEI Junior/Young Rider Clinic Series Supported by The Dressage Foundation
12/18/2006USDF Announces New Associate and Certified Instructors
12/15/2006USDF Announces 2006 FEI Junior/Young Rider Council's Shining Star Sportsmanship Award Recipients
12/13/2006Veronica Holt Named 2006 USDF Volunteer of the Year
12/11/2006USDF Congratulates New 'L' Program Graduates
11/15/2006USDF Announces USEF Youth Sportsman's Charter Award Nominee
11/2/2006Summary of Actions at USDF Spring Executive Board Meeting
10/30/2006Summary of Actions at 2006 Executive Board Conference Calls
10/26/2006USDF Announces 2006 Recipients of the Ruth Arvanette Memorial Fund Grants
10/26/2006USDF Recognizes Outstanding Achievement in GMO Newsletters and Web Sites
10/26/2006Announcing the 2006 USDF Regional GMO Volunteers of the Year
10/23/2006Tropical Rider Supports Adult Clinics with Savoie by Offering Door Prizes and Auditor Gifts
10/18/2006USDF 2007 FEI-Level Trainers' Conference Features Jan Brink at High Meadow Farm January 14-15
10/13/2006USDF Names Youth Representatives to the USEF Youth Council
10/13/2006USDF Youth Convention Scholarship Winners Named
10/10/2006United States Dressage Federation Signs Jane Savoie for Adult Clinic Series in 2007-2008 -- Dates Confirmed for Four Regions in 2007
10/6/2006Hilltop Farm invites one and all to their 15th Anniversary Celebration!
10/6/2006USDF Announces USEF Youth Sportsman's Charter Award nomination process
10/2/2006USDF Partnership with US Equestrian Federation Yields Dividends for Members
10/2/2006USDF announces new Certified Instructors
9/21/2006USDF Adult Art Contest Results Are Announced
9/1/2006USDF Announces Art of Dressage Youth Contest Results
9/1/2006USDF Announces Changes to the NAYRC and NAJRC Qualifying Criteria
8/28/2006Great American Signs 10-Year Deal To Sponsor USDF Regional Championships and Breeders Championship Series
8/24/2006USDF to Induct Major Robert Borg, Sarah (Sally) Swift, and Roemer (Horse) into its 2006 Hall of Fame
8/16/2006USDF Announces Dressage Winners for 2006 CN North American Junior and Young Riders Championships
7/28/2006Adequan New Sponsor for USDF National Convention and Symposium and Year-End Horse Awards
7/26/2006Dates for Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Set for 2010
7/13/2006Erin Cooper Receives USDF Team Leadership Award
6/28/2006American Horse Publications Recognizes USDF Connection
6/27/2006Three New Associate Instructors Receive USDF Certification
6/2/2006GMO Awards Deadline Quickly Approaching; Get Nominations In ASAP!
6/2/2006Mark Calendars Now for the USDF 2006 National Symposium in Kansas City
5/23/2006Online Registration Now Available for USDF Adult and Youth Clinics; Upcoming Clinic Information Just a Click Away
5/16/2006Subscription Deadline Extended for dressagedirect.com; Free Offer for USDF Members!
5/16/2006USDF Announces 2006 Young Rider Graduate Program Weekend Seminar; Made Possible with Financial Support from The Dressage Foundation
4/28/2006USDF Announces New Certified Instructors
4/26/2006Dressage Finds New Home at Kentucky Horse Park
4/18/2006Summary Of Actions At USDF Executive Board Meeting On November 29, 2005
4/18/2006Summary Of Actions At USDF Executive Board Meeting On December 3, 2005
4/5/20062006 Hall Of Fame/Lifetime Achievement Award Nominations Deadline
4/4/2006Free Introductory Offer to USDF Members from Dressagedirect
3/9/2006The USDF Guide to Dressage Book Release Announced
3/7/2006United States Dressage Federation Partners with Equestrian Land Conservation Resource
3/6/20062006 North American Junior Championship for Dressage Qualifying Criteria and Selection Procedures Now Available
2/27/2006USDF Announces New Certified Instructor Program Faculty Member
2/27/2006USDF Congratulates New Associate Instructors
2/1/2006USDF Now Accepting Nominations for YOUTH Volunteer of the Year
2/1/2006USDF Convention Scholarships for Youth Members
1/27/2006United States Dressage Federation Schedules Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
1/11/2006Summary of Action at Executive Board Conference Call on November 2, 2005
1/6/2006Virginia Horse Center to Host First FEI North American Junior Championships for Dressage along with FEI North American Young Riders' Championships
1/4/2006Calling Young Artists for USDF's Art of Dressage Contest
12/29/20052006 NAYRC Qualifying Criteria and Selection Procedures Now Available
12/22/2005USDF Awards Volunteer of the Year Award at Annual Salute Gala
12/20/2005USDF Announces Instructor Certification Program Expansion
12/8/20052010 World Equestrian Games to be held at Kentucky Horse Park
11/29/2005First Continuing Education Program for Judges and USDF "L" Graduates was held October 29th, 2005
11/29/2005USDF Congratulates Newly Certified Dressage Instructors
11/11/2005USDF FEI-Level Trainers' Conference to Feature Hubertus Schmidt
10/21/20052005 USDF National Symposium Featuring Klaus Balkenhol and Gerd Heuschmann, D.V.M.
10/18/20052005 USDF National Symposium Offers Exciting Line-Up of Demonstration Riders Featuring Klaus Balkenhol and Dr. Gerd Heuschmann
10/18/2005USDF Announces 2005 Ruth Arvanette Memorial Fund Grant Winners
10/18/2005USDF Announces 2005 GMO Newsletter and Web Site Award Winners
10/18/2005USDF Announces 2005 GMO Volunteers of the Year
10/10/2005Participants Selected for 2005 USDF/USEF Young Rider Graduate Program
10/10/20052005 USDF NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM OFFERS EXCITING LINE-UP OF DEMONSTRATION RIDERS Featuring Klaus Balkenhol and Dr. Gerd Heuschmann
10/10/2005USDF to Honor Sport Horse Breeders with New Year-end Award Program
10/6/2005Seldom Seen to be Inducted into the 2005 USDF Hall of Fame
10/6/2005Colonel Clarence Edmonds to Receive 2005 USDF Lifetime Achievement Award
9/28/2005USDF Youth Convention Scholarship Winners Named
9/16/2005Special Performance by the Tempel Lipizzans To benefit the USDF Capital Campaign
9/1/2005Summary Of Actions At USDF Executive Board Conference Call On August 17, 2005
8/29/2005USDF Congratulates New "L" Education Program Graduates
8/29/2005USDF Announces Winners of Senior Athletic/Academic Achievement Award
8/23/2005Summary Of Actions At USDF Spring Executive Board Meeting
8/5/2005USDF Announces First High School Letter Recipient Through USDF High School Dressage Club Program
8/5/2005Catherine Malone from USDF Region 1 Earns NAYRC Individual Gold Medal
8/5/2005USDF Region 2 Captures NAYRC Team Gold
8/5/2005Nicole Mazzeo Receives USDF Team Leadership Award
7/29/2005Suggested Airport Arrangements for the 2005 USDF National Convention and Symposium
7/22/2005USDF Names Five New Associate Instructors
7/15/2005USDF and AQHA Encourage Participation in Dressage More American Quarter Horses Excel in the Sport
7/13/2005USDF Announces 2005 Young Rider Graduate Program Weekend Seminar
7/12/2005USDF Announces "Art of Dressage" Contest Results
7/12/2005USDF Announces Young Riders to Represent the United States at the 2005 North American Young Riders' Championships
6/24/2005United States Dressage Federation Celebrates Groundbreaking
6/17/2005USDF Announces Record Prize Money And New Award for the 2005 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championships
5/26/2005USDF Convention Scholarships for Youth Members
5/16/20052005 USDF National Convention & Symposium to be Held in Los Angeles
5/5/2005USDF Congratulates New "L" Program Graduates
4/19/2005USDF Announces New Continuing Education Program for Judges and USDF 'L' Graduates
4/6/20052005 World Cup Finalist Announced
4/5/2005USDF Announces All-Breeds Award Rule Change
3/24/2005USDF Now Accepting Nominations for Volunteer of the Year
3/21/2005USDF Announces 2005 FEI Junior / Young Rider Clinic Series Funding Provided by The Dressage Foundation
2/18/2005USDF Announces New Certified Instructor Faculty Member
2/16/2005Palm Beach Dressage Derby Brunch to Benefit the USDF Capital Campaign
2/15/2005"Live" USDF Year-End Award Rankings Available on USDF Web Site
2/14/2005USDF Announces Changes to Hall of Fame Criteria and Deadline Reminder for 2005 Hall of Fame and Lifetime Achievement Award Nominations
2/11/20052005 Awards for USDF Intercollegiate/Interscholastic Members
2/10/2005USDF Announces New High School Dressage Program
1/28/2005USDF Congratulates New Certified Dressage Instructors
1/28/2005USDF Congratulates New Associate Dressage Instructors
1/19/2005Calling Young Artists for USDF's Art of Dressage Contest
12/17/2004New Advertising Representative for USDF Connection