USDF Dressage Horse Breeder/Handler Seminar

Dressage at Devon

USDF is teaming up with Dressage at Devon to offer the popular Dressage Sport Horse Breeder/Handler Seminar September 23-24, 2024 for the first time since 2015. All USDF members are invited to attend!

The seminar features Gwen Ka'awaloa, Noel Williams, Natalie DeBerardinis, and other select breeding and handling experts. The seminar kicks off Monday afternoon with a classroom session, learning the basics of showing and handling. Then the fun starts with a hands-on session to practice with your own horse or a loaner! After some guidance from professional handlers, there will be a mock class for participants to compete against one another. Day one ends with a pizza dinner.

Tuesday morning starts in the classroom with video used to review the mock handling class and a discussion about US sport horse breeding. Later that morning the group will head out to observe the first day of the breeding show, showcasing over twenty breeds and horses from foals to five-year-olds. Group leaders will discuss real time handling techniques and participants will test their newly learned skills as they practice judge classes.

The seminar will wrap up with a Q & A session and participants are free to enjoy the rest of the week at Devon.

	Gwen Ka’awaloa - Colorado, USA USEF 'S' Dressage judge, 'R' DHSB judge, and USDF Certified Instructor through 4th level.
	Noel Williams - Annapolis, Maryland Professional handler, USEF 'r' Dressage Judge, 'r' DHSB judge, and active competitor.
	Natalie DiBerardinis - Colora, MD Managing Director of Hilltop Farm and active member of several breeding groups and committees.

Hotel: The Desmond

Group Code: SDF

Reservation Link: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/usdfsporthorseeducationsept2024/

In-House Reservations: 610-296-9800 / 800-575-1776 (Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm) | reservations@desmondgv.com

Hilton Central Reservations: 1-855-610-TREE (7 days, 24 hours)*

*Guests may book through Hilton’s Central Reservations but we recommend booking direct through the hotel’s In-house Reservations (Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm) since our onsite agents are better equipped to answer property specific questions and requests.

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