Education

Education Presentations

Equine Degenerative Joint Disease and Polysulfated Glycosaminolgycan with Howland M. Mansfield, DVM, CVA, CVMMP

An open discussion about degenerative joint disease.

Rider Biomechanics with Joan Darnell

An open discussion on how correct biomechanics affect the Rider Seat & Position score in your dressage test.

Training Session on Flying Changes with Lilo Fore

An open discussion on flying changes and the challenges when training.

You Be the Judge with Janet Foy and Mike Osinski Experience the technologies of BlackHorseOne that are used in the judge education program.

The Future of the Sport with Eliza Sydnor Room, Reese Koffler Stanfield, and George Williams Join top industry professionals as they discuss the day-to-day challenges that everyone is facing and how that may affect the future of the sport.

Inflammation and Fatigue in Performance Horses with Dr. Sarah White-Springer

A discussion on the latest research surrounding the effects of fatigue in the performance horse.

Group Member Organizations Education Session

Virtual Lessons: Tips, Tricks, and Pitfalls for Your GMO Members with Stephany Fish Crossman and Tony Sandoval The presentation will cover topics related to both education and competition for GMO’s adult amateurs.

Competition Management Education Session

Management Coping Strategies with Jean Kraus, Heather Petersen, David O’Connor, and Mike Taylor

A presentation on recent and upcoming rule changes to today’s dressage competitions, in addition to a brief discussion on social licensing. A Q&A will follow the presentation.

Education Opportunities

Learn more about the latest trends, rules, and various competition developments through a selection of educational open forums and roundtables. These sessions are open to all convention attendees during the week of convention.

Youth Assembly

Presented by the USDF National Youth Programs Committee, this new assembly will emphasize youth opportunities and judging specific to youth and Dressage Seat Equitation. Activities will include a meet and greet; viewing “On the Levels” with Lilo Fore, getting a judge’s perspective; and attending the Board of Governors meeting to learn more about the governance of USDF. Saturday only registration is available for youth.

USEF/USDF Open Forum- Trending Topics in Sport & USEF Rule Changes

A joint open forum to discuss the latest trends in dressage, as well as what new rule proposals are being put forward at the upcoming USEF convention.

US Dressage Finals Open Forum

This forum provides a chance for attendees to hear updates and ask questions regarding USDF’s premier event.

Competition Open Forum

Hear from and discuss various developments in the competition world with competition related USDF committees.

Group Member Organizations Roundtable Discussions

Share ideas with industry experts and USDF Group Member Organizations on a variety of GMO interests and topics.

USDF Book Club: Author Janet Foy of Dressage for the Not-So-Perfect Horse

Join us for an inside look at the books selected for the Book Club.