New for 2021, the USDF Virtual Education Series hosts education sessions with industry professionals over a variety of dressage and equine education topics. Members are eligible to sign up through the online submission form to receive the webinar link and access to the session. Each session is free to USDF members and is USDF University accredited.  Members will receive 0.25 education credits upon verification of attendance. The webinar will start automatically through the provided link at the designated date and time. All times are listed in Eastern Time. Questions? Email education@usdf.org.

Each session will last 60 minutes and includes a live Q&A with presenters. Suggestions for future education sessions or topics may be emailed to education@usdf.org.

You do not need to purchase a Zoom licensed account to access the session. Interested members will need a device with audio and visual capabilities. Can’t attend a session? Sessions will be available for streaming in the USDF Education Library within 30 days following the scheduled session.

From the Trenches: A Freestyle Primer

Presented by: Terry Ciotti-Gallo & Marlene Whitaker

Wednesday, July 16 at 8:00pm EST

Circles, Circles, Circles, Why Always Circles?

Presented by: Gwen Ka’awaloa & Sarah Geikie

Developing an Effective Warmup

Presented by: Vicki Hammers-O’Neil & Heidi Chote

The New Rules for Equipment Checking

Presented by: Jean Kraus

Bit Fitting and the Equine Athlete

Presented by: Kim Gentry

Fitness Routines for Spring

Presented by: Jec Ballou

The Purpose of the Movements

Presented by: Sarah Geikie and Bill McMullin

DSHB SOS: An Overview of Scheduling and Scoring

Presented by: USDF Competition Management Committee

An Introduction to the USDF Amateur/Junior/Young Rider Handler Class

Presented by: Shea Johnson, Caitlin Gallagher, Erin Bell, Kristi Wysocki, Natalie DiBerardinis

Signed, Sealed and Delivered: Preparing Contracts for Dressage Competition Management

Presented by: Tom Struzzieri, Carlie Evans, and Elizabeth Clarke

Tips for Improving Scores

Presented by: Bill McMullin and Kathy Rowse

Finding the Zone

Presented by: Beth Baumert