Oklahoma Dresage Society

UPGRADE YOUR JUDGING EYE 1

USDF Continuing Education for Judges with IDA ANDERSON “S”

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JULY 24 & 25, 2010

Freddie’s Bar-B-Q Steak House and Banquet Facility

1424 New Sapulpa Road, Sapulpa, OK 918-224-4301

Saturday: 8:30 sign-in

8:45 Judging Methodology concepts and video observation with participants practice judging

12:00-Lunch and summer meeting

1:00-5:00 Continue video and practice judging with additional input

Sunday: 8:30 sign-in

8:45 Welcome and Introductions, goals, and purposes

9:00 Judging Collectives, Paces/Gaits Analysis

12:00 Lunch

12:45-4:30 Video practice judging focusing on the Collective Marks; Rule Changes

Everyone is welcome to join us for one or both days.

¨Participants are L graduates and licensed USEF judges. Participants will receive a free copy of “The View from C” courtesy of The Dressage Foundation and will earn two USDF University credits per day for no extra cost.

¨AuditorsHave you ever wondered why the judge wrote certain comments on your test? What were they looking for? How do I improve my scores? How can learning about gaits help me when buying my next horse? Do you have any interest in becoming an “L”? This program will help to answer all these questions and will give you insight as to what judging is all about. Auditors may earn one USDF University credit per day for a one-time $5 fee.

Participant two-day fee $100 for ODS members or $120 for nonmembers.

Participant one-day fee $60 for ODS members or $70 for nonmembers. Auditor two-day fee $90 for ODS members or $110 for nonmembers. Auditor one-day fee $50 for ODS members or $60 for nonmembers.

Elegant buffet lunch(es), all day coffee, tea, and water, and afternoon cookies are included with all prices. Super 8 is right next door. ODS Summer Meeting rate $62.89 + tax w/ breakfast. Call 918-227-3300 for reservations.

Directions: From OKC I-44- head toward Tulsa. Exit 218A, Sapulpa, then turn right on Hwy 66. Freddie’s and Super 8 will be on your left. From Tulsa- take Hwy 44 heading west do not get on the turnpike but stay in the left lanes for Hwy 66. The Freddie’s and Super 8 will be 4-5 miles on the left side.

Reservations must be received by Friday, July 16.

For questions or further information contact Anne at

918-272-4789 or [email protected]