'L' Education Program - Session A

SESSION A

October 18-19, 2025

L Education Program

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Developed by the USDF Judges’ Committee, this educational training program teaches judges to evaluate the correct training of dressage horses.

Overview of the L Education Program

The L Education Program is designed with several goals in mind:

1. Provide trainers, instructors, competitors and spectators' insight into the evaluative techniques of judging dressage.

2. Prepare and evaluate candidates who wish to pursue entry into the USEF 'r' Judge Training Program.

3. Provide continuing education for licensed judges and L graduates.

This educational training program features selected faculty of experienced, United States Equestrian Federation recognized “S” judges.

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 “participate” in the L Education Program. Auditors will only receive an outline of the presentation.

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SESSION B

Feb 28-March 1, 2026

Sage Creek Equestrian, Heber City, Utah

SESSION C

April 25-26, 2026

Diamond Equestrian, Lehi, Utah