United States Dressage Federation

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Judges Committee

Mission

To promote the pursuit of excellence in dressage judging.

Goals

1. Provide education opportunities for all levels of judges.
2. Continue to improve the training of individuals currently licensed or aspiring to be licensed judges.
3. Recognize progressive development of judges.

Objectives

1. Monitor all FEI and USEF rule changes and make proposed rule changes available to membership as soon as possible.
2. Continue to promote and enhance the Continuing Education Program for Judges and USDF “L” Graduates by adding more potential program formats.
3. Promote and facilitate the implementation of the Musical Freestyle “L” Elective Weekend format of the Continuing Education Program for Judges and USDF “L” Graduates, as well as all other program formats.
4. Expand “L” Program video/DVD library to supplement and modernize the educational material presented in the program by faculty.
5. Encourage “L” Program faculty to solicit 2007 test video contributions from competitors at shows where they judge for the “L” educational material.
6. Discuss and develop a strategic plan regarding continuing education for “L” Graduates, researching potential requirements and ideas.
7. Continue to promote and educate membership on the philosophy of the “L” Program by utilizing USDF Connection and the USDF Web site.
8. Continue to solicit and encourage membership feedback regarding the 2007 tests to compile and send to the pertinent organizations; FEI, USEF or USDF.
9. Carry on with “The Judge’s Box” in USDF Connection to further open communication and promote educational opportunities within the area of judge education.

Sub Committee(s) / Council(s)

• Test Writing
• "L" Education Program
• Continuing Education for Judges and USDF "L" Graduates