It’s great to be back together! After two years of holding the Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention virtually, we were back in person in Lexington, Kentucky from November 30 – December 3, 2022. Members were eager to reunite with old friends, network with leaders in the dressage industry, and meet folks from all across the US who share the same passion for dressage that they do. Here are some sights from the Convention!
Photos by Amanda Ciejko, Chelsey Burris, Ross Creech, & Katie Lewis
Delegates Checking InEven the pups got involved at the BOGDelegates Checking InBoard of Governors
Region 9 delegates at the BOG. Left to right – Front row: Barbara Lewis; Susan Howard; Kelly Martinez; Bess Bruton; Elizabeth Clifton. Back row: Angie Hughes; Alecia Daniel; Sarah Jane Martin; Jim Humphreys; Natasha Fernandez. Not pictured: Jane Holman
Meetings and More
Members mingling at the morning coffee service before heading off to their meetingsUSDF Executive Director Stephan Hienzsch speaking at the Administrative Council Open ForumAdministrative Council Open ForumActivities Council Open ForumUSEF-USDF Open Forum- Trending Topics in Sport & USEF Rule ChangesFeatured Youth Education Session – Creating Effective GoalsUS Dressage Finals Open ForumCompetition Open ForumFeatured Education Session – Constructing a Wellness Program for the Aging Performance Horse
The future of our sport – the Youth Convention Scholarship winners at the 2022 Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention. From left to right: USDF Education Director Katherine Robertson, scholarship recipients Marley McCourt, Cheyenne Duncan, and Dalton Furkis, and USDF Senior Education Coordinator Sarah Delahanty.
GMO Awards
GMO AnniversariesGMO Awards being presented at the BOG
Salute Gala
Preparing the stage for the Salute Gala and Annual Awards BanquetCatherine Jacob excited to show off her Gold Medal achievement with this gorgeous manicureSalute Gala and Annual Awards BanquetSalute Gala and Annual Awards BanquetPreparing for the Salute Gala & Annual Awards Banquet
Goodbye from Lexington
USDF Region 3 Director gives Neigh, the unofficial mascot of the US Dressage Finals, a kiss
The United States Equestrian Federation licenses dressage judges at three levels. Here we give a brief explanation of licenses, as well as requirements for judging specific classes.
