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Upcoming L Education Program Sessions
In-Person Events
Developed by the USDF Judges’ Committee, the L Education Program teaches judges to evaluate the correct training of dressage horses. The Program is divided into two parts; each part is made up of three sessions:
- Part 1 – “A Judge’s Perspective” is open to all USDF Members; this is the educational foundation of the program.
- Session A is an introduction to judging and biomechanics. View Video
- Session B is about judging criteria for gaits, movements, and figures. View Video
- Session C is about collective marks, equitation, rider biomechanics, and basics.
Silent auditors are allowed in the Part 1 sessions (A, B, and C). In order to receive access to the course material and online modules, you must be a “participant” in the L Education Program. Auditors will only receive an outline of the presentation.
North Carolina Dressage and Combined Training Association**
Session A: November 22-23, 2025 – completed
Session B: February 28-March 1, 2026
Session C: May 16-17, 2026
Georgia Dressage and Combined Training Association**
Session A: November 8-9, 2025 – completed
Session B: December 20-21, 2025 – completed
Session C: January 24-25, 2026
Utah Dressage Society*
Session A: October 18, 2025 – completed
Session B: February 28, 2026
Session C: April 25, 2026
*Accepting auditors
**Accepting participant applications and auditors
