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
August 15-16, 2026 – Lungeing
October 10-11, 2026 – Teaching
USDF Virtual Education: The Most Common Show Ring Mistakes
Online Event – May 12, 2026 8:00PM ET
Jodi Lees and Joan Darnell talk about the small details that can quietly cost you valuable points. From something as simple as your salute, to avoidable dress code violations, to accuracy in your test, we’ll break down where things often go wrong and how to fix them.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yGASXIYxS4yzPEsaLuLm1g#/
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.
Utah Dressage Society*
Session C: April 25-26, 2026
Oregon Dressage Society
Session C: May 9-10, 2026
North Carolina Dressage and Combined Training Association**
Session C: May 16-17, 2026
*Accepting auditors
**Accepting participant applications and auditors
USDF Book Club
Online Webinar Discussion
June 17, 2026
Fur Mama by Diana du Pont
Perfect for animal lovers, this deeply passionate memoir follows successful career woman Diana du Pont’s fulfilling journey as she opens her heart and home to rescue animals—and discovers the undeniable power of the human-animal bond.
With intelligence and sensitivity, du Pont’s powerfully moving memoir explores the social phenomenon of embracing and humanizing pets—and the benefits we discover when we do. Blending themes of career and motherhood with horses and dogs, Fur Mama adds a new twist to the ongoing cultural debate about “having it all” and the nature of true professional and personal success.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__mHTyRs_Q6m1rT0oBltjaQ#/registration
USDF Youth Outreach Clinics
In-person mounted clinic; accepts auditors
These clinics introduce dedicated youth riders to the opportunities of the USDF youth pipeline for development in the sport. Youth may gain hands-on experience as a rider or build their knowledge base as an auditor.
Region 5: TBD
Region 7: June 20-21, 2026 – Redlands, California – rider application deadline is May 8, 2026
Region 9: TBD
