Episodes
Thursday May 28, 2015
USDF Episode 77: Rider Award Program/Performance Horse Nutrition
Thursday May 28, 2015
Thursday May 28, 2015
This week part two of a four part series on Performance Horse Nutrition, from the seminar presented by Donald Kapper at the 2014 Adequan/USDF Annual Convention. But first an interview with Peggy Klump, Chair of the USDF Awards Committee, discussing the Rider Award Program. Click here further information on the Rider Award Programs and go to the Member’s Guide for the complete list of USDF programs. Listen in...
Wednesday Apr 29, 2015
USDF Episode 73: Virtual Training/Amateur Ambassador Janne Rumbough
Wednesday Apr 29, 2015
Wednesday Apr 29, 2015
This week Andrea Caudill tells us about technology she is using to enhance her training. But first we’re talking to Janne Rumbough who was featured in article “The Amateur Ambassador” found in the April issue of USDF Connection. In the News, a reminder to review the changes to the Regional Championship found here.Listen in...
Wednesday Apr 15, 2015
Wednesday Apr 15, 2015
This week’s educational segment features Part 1 of an excerpt from the Platinum Performance/USDF Region 3 Jr/YR Clinic where Jeremy Steinberg discusses the importance of and improving connection. First we talk with USEF Developing Coach Debbie McDonald, previewing the 2015 Reem Acra FEI Dressage World Cup Finals starting today in Las Vegas, NV. For more information on the World Cup, see the article in the April issue of USDF Connection or visit http://www.worldcuplasvegas.com/ Listen in...
Thursday Mar 26, 2015
USDF Episode 68:Organizing Educational Events/Preparing for the Show Season
Thursday Mar 26, 2015
Thursday Mar 26, 2015
This week we have part 2 of a 2 part series from Kathy Simard, Certified Instructor and L Graduate with Distinction, on preparing for the show season. First Carol Schmickrath and Cean Embrey, with Austin Dressage Unlimited, talk about organizing USDF Continuing Education Seminars and Clinics and ideas for other education events. Listen in…
Wednesday Mar 18, 2015
USDF Episode 67: The Dressage Foundation Grants/Preparing for the Show Season
Wednesday Mar 18, 2015
Wednesday Mar 18, 2015
This week we have part 1 of a 2 part series from Kathy Simard, Certified Instructor and L Graduate with Distinction, on preparing for the show season. First,Jennifer Johnson, Executive Director of The Dressage Foundation, joins us to discuss the foundation’s work and the many grants available to riders and GMO’s through the foundation. Listen in...
Thursday Mar 12, 2015
USDF Episode 66: Logos on Saddlepads/Remembering Major General Guy Henry Jr.
Thursday Mar 12, 2015
Thursday Mar 12, 2015
This week we remember the Roemer Foundation/USDF Hall of Fame inductee Major General Guy V. Henry Jr. But first an excerpt from the Competition Open Forum held at the 2014Adequan/USDF Annual Convention - Technical Delegate Committee member Janine Malone presents information regarding legal and illegal logos on saddle pads. Listen in...
Thursday Mar 05, 2015
USDF Episode 65: The Role of the Technical Delegate/ Riding the Perfect Centerline
Thursday Mar 05, 2015
Thursday Mar 05, 2015
This week Theresa Hunt explains the role of a Technical Delegate at a Dressage competition. First Margaret Freeman discusses riding a perfect centerline. Listen in…
Friday Feb 27, 2015
Friday Feb 27, 2015
This week we have an extract from the USDF Judge’s open meeting held at the 2014 Adequan/USDF Annual Convention discussing changes to the Sport Horse score sheets, but first FEI 4* Judge Janet Foy discusses Collective Marks and the changes to Collective Marks in the2015 tests. Listen in…
Thursday Feb 05, 2015
Thursday Feb 05, 2015
This week we hear part two of the Judge’s Open meeting discussion lead by Judge’s Committee Chair and FEI 5* Judge Gary Rockwell. In the trainer tips, Marilyn Heath, member of the L Program Faculty, talks about maximizing your test results. Listen in...
Thursday Nov 06, 2014
USDF Episode 51: New USDF and USEF Dressage Tests
Thursday Nov 06, 2014
Thursday Nov 06, 2014
This week we hear from FEI 5* Judge and USDF Judges committee chair Gary Rockwell about the new dressage tests that will be effective 12/1/2014. Freestyle Committee chair Dolly Hannon will also discuss the changes to the freestyle tests. Listen in...