Dear Friends,
I hope you had a wonderful holiday - filled with friends - human and equine!
Our last few meetings have been focused on Dressage at Devon, 2018 - what we did right and what we can improve for next year (September 24 - September 29). In addition to great performances, the new breed show schedule was very well received. We have had tremendous feedback on our inaugural Blessing of the Animals, a Live Conversation with Lisa Schmidt for Adult Amateurs, and our partnership with All4Paws Rescue.
But it's the new year and time to start planning for the 2019 show. We have many great ideas and much to do. Our Board and committees are ready to go but more hands are always welcome.
If you want to volunteer - for a few hours or a few days - just let me know. You'll reconnect with old friends, make new ones and be part of one of best dressage shows in the world.
Warmly,
Lori Kaminski
President
Dressage at Devon
Congratulations to Lori Kaminski
Lori Kaminski has been elected as the President and CEO of Dressage at Devon. We are grateful that Lori continues to bring her energy, knowledge and experience to help make DAD one of the best Dressage shows in the world! Thanks Lori!
USDF Handler Clinic Featuring Michael Bragdell
and Sara Vanecek Announced
Lexington, KY (December 17, 2018) - The United States Dressage Federation™ (USDF) announced today that its 2019 USDF Handler Clinic will feature instructors Michael Bragdell and Sara Vanecek, and will be held April 6-7 at Hilltop Farm, in Colora, MD. The focus of this clinic is for individuals interested in learning more about handling sport horses, with concentration on presentation for Dressage Competitions offering dressage sport horse breeding (DSHB) classes. Considered two of the top handlers in the country, Michael and Sara will share their wealth of knowledge and experience in presenting the best each horse has to offer, in a safe and efficient manner.
The clinic will also feature discussions regarding conformation and movement of the dressage horse, insight into developing a resume and marketing oneself, and how to get involved with the sport as a handler, as well as many other relevant topics, led by USEF 'R' DSHB Judge Kristi Wysocki. The weekend will also consist of extensive time spent working with live horses, culminating with a mock competition to give participants an opportunity to try their new-found skills in a competition-type situation.
USDF Sport Horse Committee Co-Chairs Kristi Wysocki and Natalie DiBerardinis had this to say about this to say about this remarkable educational opportunity; "We are excited to provide this opportunity to encourage individuals to learn more about the handling of dressage sport horses. We hope to attract some untapped talent, from professionals, amateurs, and young adults, to this important role in our sport."
The USDF Handler Clinic was developed in response to the demand for top-quality, professional handler in the US currently exceeding the number of professionals available, and the growing interest from amateurs, juniors, and young riders to compete in their respective in-hand divisions with their own horses. For more information regarding the USDF Handler Clinic, or to learn about other USDF sport horse related offerings, visit the USDF website at
www.usdf.org
, or contact the USDF office at
[email protected]
.
Founded in 1973, the United States Dressage Federation is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to education, recognition of achievement, and promotion of dressage. For more information about USDF membership or programs, visit
www.usdf.org
, email
[email protected]
, or call
(859) 971-2277
.
