Visit the USDF Education Program & Events Calendar for a full catalog of upcoming events!
Upcoming Dressage Development Seminars
In-Person Event
Open to anyone seeking to gain knowledge, these seminars can be delivered via live event, either in a classroom setting or virtually. The first day will be geared toward a general audience and large group and features demonstration riders. An optional second day of the seminars are designed for a small group and feature a hands-on education experience for participants.
These seminars are focused on the core curriculum in riding/training, teaching and lunging.
Northern Ohio Dressage Association
March 14, 2026 – Riding/Training
Total Rider Fitness with Tony Sandoval
Online Event – March 11, 2026 8:00PM EST
Tony Sandoval of Coach Sando Training will share his top advice for equestrians seeking to match their fitness level to that of their horses, improving overall performance.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2717633897415/WN_mmD1AOv2SiGqh_U4gPnglw#/registration
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.
Oregon Dressage Society
Session A: March 21-22, 2026*
Session B: April 18-19, 2026
Session C: May 9-10, 2026
Utah Dressage Society*
Session A: October 18, 2025 – completed
Session B: February 28, 2026
Session C: April 25, 2026
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
*Accepting auditors
**Accepting participant applications and auditors
USDF Book Club
Online Webinar Discussion
March 18, 2026
How to Ride the Horse You Thought You Bought by Anne Buchanan
Buchanan endeavors to translate the experience of riding into words so that readers can think like good riders think, feel what good riders feel, and do what good riders do. The result is the ability to recognize what is working, what isn’t, what you need to do, and whether you achieve it—even when you are riding and training on your own. With engaging illustrations and links to helpful instructional videos throughout, this is both a go-to reference and a launchpoint for every amateur hoping to grow her horsemanship abilities while doing right by her horse.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__mHTyRs_Q6m1rT0oBltjaQ#/registration
