CLINICS & PROGRAMS
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Continuing Education Judging Program
August 27, 2024, 7:30pm – 9:30pm EST Webinar Lecture
The
Collective Marks should be a reflection of the entire test and a summary of the
performance of horse and rider. The average of all collective marks should be
in the same range as the average of all marks for the execution of the
movements of test. This two-hour program was developed to be presented remotely
as a distance learning opportunity. It focuses on what the judges are
considering when scoring each of the Collective Marks. This presentation is
being taught by Joan Darnell USEF “S” Dressage Judge and USDF “L” Graduate
Faculty.
This presentation
covers:
The
Collective Marks
Gaits
Impulsion
Submission
Rider’s
Seat and Position
Rider’s
Correct and Effective Use of Aids
What
should not be considered in the score?
Methodology
for each collective mark
FURTHER
REMARKS – SUMMARIES
This course will count towards 2 hours of CE for L Grads (Passing an online quiz is required) as well as 0.5 University Credits for those who Audit. Attending this class will help you gain a better understanding on what the judges are considering and looking at when scoring each of the Collective Marks. CLOSING DATE: 08/16/2024, no refunds after closing date.
Licensed Judges and L Program Graduates: $60
Auditors and L Program Enrollees: $30
Please complete online REGISTRATION FORM at www.southeastvirginiadressage.org
Joan Darnell USEF S Dressage Judge
Hey Everyone!
Back by
popular demand!
SVDA is excited to invite riders to participate in the Lauren Sprieser Clinic!
The clinic
will be held at Silverleaf farm on Saturday November 2nd and Sunday November
3rd. Price for the Clinic will be $120
for SVDA members and $135 for non-members.
Riders must ENTER ONLINE. CLOSING
DATE: OCTOBER 25, 2024.
There will be no refunds after 25 October.
Riders may
substitute horses or other riders in their place but will not receive refund
and must notify Kim NLT October 30th of
the change.
Auditors are
free and welcome to attend but will need to bring your own chairs.
Please go to the online tab below to enter into the clinic. Make sure to include the following information when entering:
Rider Name, Horse Name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and which day(s) you wish to ride. If you have special request (time of day or trailering with another rider, etc.) please put that in the comments section online when you enter.
If you have any questions regarding the clinic please TEXT Kim Bliefernich, Clinic Chair at 757-641-5663. (make sure to include your name when you text)
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE THERE!
A student of Lendon Gray in college, Lauren competed three times
at the North American Young Rider Championships, earning Team Bronze in 2003,
and Team Gold in 2005, placing as high as fifth individually. She was also
successful in the U25 ranks, qualifying three horses for the National
Championships, including one made completely from scratch, all before her 25th
birthday.
With a semester while in college spent working for 3 time
Olympic Gold Medalist Monica Theodorescu and her Olympian father Georg, Lauren
knew horses were more than just her passion – they were to be her career. Upon
graduating from Sarah Lawrence College with studies in Public Policy and Urban
Planning, Lauren spent a year as a working student for several exceptional
trainers, including Olympic Bronze Medalist Carol Lavell, before setting up her
own business in Marshall, Virginia in the fall of 2007.
Lauren currently rides with Olympic Bronze Medalist Allison
Brock.
Lauren quickly established herself as a top trainer of riders
from green to Grand Prix across several disciplines, with students ranging from
local walk-trot champions to CDI Grand Prix. But she also has become well-known
for producing FEI horses, as well as helping her students to make their own.
Lauren and her students have produced 9 Grand Prix horses and 17
Prix St. Georges horses, as well as 22 USDF Bronze, 14 Silver and 3 Gold
Medalists, many with Distinction.