Santa Cruz Dressage

USDF L Education Program 2025 - CDS Santa Cruz Chapter The L Program consists of two parts: Part 1: A Judge’s Perspective and Part 2: Candidate Evaluation. Each part has three sessions as outlined in these guidelines L Program Part 1 Session A - Aug 30-31 Jodi Lees, South Carolina Session B - Oct 18-19 Debbie Rhiel-Rodriguez, Colorado Session C - Dec ...

The B session was amazing, everyone learned so much and a big thank you to our faculty member Debbie Riehl-Rodriguez for her insight and instruction in this second installment of the L program. Time to get ready for the C session Dec 13-14 with Joan Darnell. We have folks traveling from out of state to audit this session because it’s such good information!! if you can get yourself over here to to learn all you can!! it’s fine to audit just this session - bring a friend and get some inspiration for the winter training season!

USDF L Education Program 2025 - CDS Santa Cruz Chapter The L Program consists of two parts: Part 1: A Judge’s Perspective and Part 2: Candidate Evaluation. Each part has three sessions as outlined in these guidelines L Program Part 1 Session A - Aug 30-31 Jodi Lees, South Carolina Session B - Oct 18-19 Debbie Rhiel-Rodriguez, Colorado Session C - Dec ...

The second session of the fabulous USDF “L” program arrives this weekend in Santa Cruz county. Auditing is still open, contact Harmony at the link below. CDS- SC members get a discounted rate. Best educational program to really understand how the sport is judged snd learn the building blocks to a better performance .

USDF L Education Program 2025 - CDS Santa Cruz Chapter The L Program consists of two parts: Part 1: A Judge’s Perspective and Part 2: Candidate Evaluation. Each part has three sessions as outlined in these guidelines L Program Part 1 Session A - Aug 30-31 Jodi Lees, South Carolina Session B - Oct 18-19 Debbie Rhiel-Rodriguez, Colorado Session C - Dec ...

The Horse Park At Woodside is having their big fall event this weekend. They are still very much in need of more volunteers for jump judging tomorrow!! Training is provided - you can do a two or three hour volunteer stint. Its a wonderful opportunity - and it takes a village to get shows this size done. Golly Tabatabaie Martin is the best contact! Or email [email protected]. 650-867-1820 dor

Thanks!! Some lovely rides today - come out and see these horses do their cross-country tomorrow!!

Just over a week til our 2 day Midsummers Night Dressage show Aug 9-10 at American Sporthorse. Should be a high of 70 degrees each day, low of 55...great footing, wonderful judge in Donna Richardson (S). Come enjoy on the cooler coast!! PM me or go to ThePegasusApp to make your profile and then enter! Upcoming shows on Aug 25, Sept 15 and Oct 6. Volunteers welcomed!

If you missed Anne Warner's debut at GP FS last week, you will have a chance to see him dance again at this show!!

Like everyone else apparently on my FB feed, the Charlotte video is on my mind. Specifically, how are we going to enter this new era of monitoring for abuse in and OUT of the competitive sphere. If you aren't aware, new rules are coming for USEF members:

The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has policies in place to protect athletes from abuse, bullying, and harassment. The USEF takes allegations of abuse seriously and has no tolerance for it at licensed competitions. In 2024, the USEF proposed rule changes to strengthen its ability to punish abuse, which go into effect on December 1, 2024:
Reporting abuse
Members must report abuse to a licensed official at a competition or to the USEF if not at a competition.
Action at competitions
Competition management and officials can take swift action when abuse occurs, such as eliminating, disqualifying, or issuing warnings.
Jurisdiction
The USEF's jurisdiction is expanded to include horse abuse that occurs outside of competition, such as at home facilities.

I think we as a community had better get a really clear definition of abuse. The biggest thing I have taken from the many conversations that are going on is how many folks think its not that severe, while others are horrified at the severity.

What is the line? I am very concerned as a caring trainer and apparently, as of December 1st, a mandatory reporter, as are many of you.

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