Episodes
Wednesday Aug 10, 2016
USDF Episode 136: 2016 Rio Olympic Games Special Edition
Wednesday Aug 10, 2016
Wednesday Aug 10, 2016
In this special episode, get to know Olympic athlete Laura Graves and Paralympic athlete Rebecca Hart.
Laura Graves, Geneva,FL, abandoned her career as a hairstylist to turn her unruly horse, Verdades, known as Diddy, into a dressage superstar. Chosen as a foal by her mother from a video, Graves advanced him up the levels herself with the guidance of several top trainers. Together Laura and Verdades won Team Gold and Individual Silver medals at the Pan American Games. Since then they have placed in the top FEI competitions and will be an exciting pair to watch.
Rebecca Hart, Unionville, PA, has represented the U.S. at several international events, including the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games and the 2008 and 2012 Paralympic Games. In 2014, she paired with her new mount, Schroeters Romani. They placed seventh in each of their three tests at the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games and won back-to-back USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championships in 2014 and 2015. Hart is a seven-time USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Champion.
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Wednesday Feb 10, 2016
USDF Episode 112: Freestyle Judging Program/USEF Rule Changes
Wednesday Feb 10, 2016
Wednesday Feb 10, 2016
This weekTerry Ciotto Gallo reviews revisions to the USDF Continuing Education in Freestyle Judging Program. In the Education Segment, Janine Malone reviews the 2016 USEF rule changes which affect Dressage competitors. Click here for a complete list of USEF rule changes approved by the USEF Board. Visit eTRAK and view an excerpt from the 2016 Adequan/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference with Johann Hinnemann. Listen in…
TerryCiotto Gallo of Winter Springs, FL is a member of the USDF Judges and Freestyle Committees. She is a highly respected freestyle designer and instructor for Continuing Education in Freestyle Judging Programs.
Janine Malone of Zebulon, NC is a USEF Registered Judge and Technical Delegate,FEI Level 3 Steward, and Member of multiple USEF committees, including the USEFDressage and Competition Management Committees.
Wednesday Dec 16, 2015
USDF Episode 106: 2015 Adequan/USDF Annual Convention/Tips on Freestyle
Wednesday Dec 16, 2015
Wednesday Dec 16, 2015
This week USDF President George Williams looks back at the 2015 Adequan/USDF Annual Convention. In our Education Segment Dolly Hannon gives tips for Freestyle riders and judges. Listen in...
George Williams,Wellington, FL has served as the USDF President since 2010. He is also a competitor, trainer, and clinician. George is the US Dressage Youth Coach and also serves on multiple USEF committees.
Janet ‘Dolly’ Hannon of Arvada, CO is a USEF Senior (‘S’) Judge, USDF Certified Instructor through Fourth Level and Chair of the USDF Freestyle Committee.
Wednesday Dec 02, 2015
USDF Episode 104: USDF Volunteer and Youth Volunteer Of The Year/Buying a Horse
Wednesday Dec 02, 2015
Wednesday Dec 02, 2015
This week Volunteer of the Year winner Roz Kinstler and Youth Volunteer of the Year Rebekah Mingari talk about their experience as volunteers and why it is so important to serve; In our Education Segment Jeremy Steinberg joins us to discuss what to look for when buying a horse. Listen in...
Jeremy Steinberg,Solana Beach, CA is a trainer, coach and clinician. He has competed horses through Grand Prix and served as USEF Dressage Youth Coach from 2010 to 2014.
Wednesday Nov 18, 2015
USDF Episode 102: Rule Change Proposals/Great Riders; Great Horsemen
Wednesday Nov 18, 2015
Wednesday Nov 18, 2015
This week USDF Vice President Lisa Gorretta talks about the USEF Rule Change process and the gives an overview of some of the rule changes which will be discussed at the USEF Rule Change Forum being help at the Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention. A list of the complete rule changes can be found here. In the Education Segment convention presenter Dr. Mike Tomlinson, previews his lecture on becoming a better horse person. Listen in…
Lisa Gorretta serves as the USDF Vice President, USEF ‘R’ Technical Delegate, FEI Level 2 Steward and Co-Chair of the USEF Dressage Committee.
Dr. Mike Tomlinson, DVM, MBA is an FEI Vet for Dressage,Endurance, Eventing, Vaulting and Jumping and an FEI Level 2 Steward and FEI 4*Judge in Endurance. He has worked FEI events as a Chef d’Equip, Team Vet, or FEI official.
Thursday Oct 01, 2015
Thursday Oct 01, 2015
USDF Executive Director, Stephan Hienzsch, joins us this week with a preview of the events being held during the US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan, which will be held November 5-8 in Lexington, KY. Visit the US Dressage Finals website for more details. In our Education Segment, Janet ‘Dolly’ Hannon explains the new requirements for USDF Freestyles and how to make sure your test is meeting these requirements. Listen in…
Janet ‘Dolly’ Hannon is a USEF Senior Dressage Judge,Chair of the USDF Freestyle Committee, a USDF Certified Instructor/Trainer through Fourth Level, and USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold Medalist
Thursday Sep 17, 2015
USDF Episode 93: Sitting the Trot/Understanding USEF/FEI Medication Rules
Thursday Sep 17, 2015
Thursday Sep 17, 2015
This week, trainer and clinician Jeremy Steinberg talks about sitting the trot, a lecture to accompany the September USDF Connection article on the subject, found here. The Education Segment continues with part three of a four part series discussing the USEF/FEI Medication Rules as presented by Dr. Kent Allen, who is part of the education line-up for the 2015 Adequan/USDF Annual Convention. The series is an excerpt from the ‘Riding with the Vet’ DVD available through the USDF online store. Remember to view samples of the new On The Levels content, located here on eTrak. Listen in...
Wednesday Sep 09, 2015
Wednesday Sep 09, 2015
This week USDF Education Department Manager Kathie Robertson talks about the USDF Sport Horse Prospect Development Forum being held at Shannondale Farm on October24 and 25. The Education Segment continues a four part series discussing the USEF/FEI Medication Rules. The series is an excerpt from the Riding with the Vet DVD available through the USDF online store. Listen in...
Wednesday Aug 12, 2015
USDF Episode 88: Ponies in Dressage/Getting Ready to Measure
Wednesday Aug 12, 2015
Wednesday Aug 12, 2015
This week in our Education Segment "R" Technical Delegate, FEI L2 Steward and USEF Education Committee member Lisa Gorretta offers a Technical Delegate’s perspective on presenting your pony for measurement. First, USEF "R"Dressage Judge and member of the USEF Dressage Committee member Alison Head talks about the opportunities for showing ponies at Dressage competitions. Listen in…
Wednesday Jul 15, 2015
USDF Episode 84: USEF Youth Coaches/Going in Circles
Wednesday Jul 15, 2015
Wednesday Jul 15, 2015
In our Education Segment we begin a three part series from the 2014 Adequan/USDF Annua lConvention, Going in Circles, presented by Dr. Hillary Clayton BVMS, PSH,DACVSMR, MRCVS. First we speak with USEF Youth Coaches Charlotte Bredahl Baker and George Williams on youth programs, development of youth athletes and the Adequan/FEI North American Junior Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North taking place this week at the Kentucky Horse Park. Listen in...