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USDF Announces Dues Increase
for 2011 Membership Year

LEXINGTON, KY--United States Dressage Federation (USDF) has announced a membership dues and horse registration fee increase for the 2011 membership year, which begins December 1, 2010.  At the 2009 Adequan/USDF Annual Convention in Austin, TX, the following dues and fees were approved by the Board of Governors (BOG); one-year Participating Membership (PM) $75;  Youth PM $60; five-year PM $300; Life PM $1,500; Business Membership $200; Group Member Organization (GMO) Membership $20;  GMO Supporting Family Membership $10; Horse Identification Number (HID)  $25; and Lifetime Horse Registration (LHR) $95.

     This is the first dues increase the USDF membership has seen in  seven years.  Following a presentation before the Board of Governors (BOG) on December 3, 2009, by Ken Levy, chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee to Evaluate the Membership and  Fee Structure, which was formed the previous year at the Board of Governors in Denver,  the BOG passed all recommendations made by the committee.  In his presentation, Ken stated:  "Costs change, unfortunately they never go backwards.  Things have gone up.  We're just trying to catch up cost wise. "  

     Sam Barish, former president of USDF, who presided over the 2009 BOG, was pleased with the passage of the dues increase, and the subsequent balanced budget that was also approved.  Sam stated, "The new budget puts USDF on firm financial footing for the future." 

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Great American/USDF Regional Championship
Dates and Locations Announced for 2011

            Lexington, KY (June 2, 2010) - The United States Dressage Federation (USDF)
has announced the dates and locations for the 2011 Great American Insurance Group/USDF
Regional Dressage Championships: USDF Region 1 (October 20-23) at the Virginia Horse
Center in Lexington, VA; USDF Region 2 (September 22-25) at Majestic Farm in Batavia,
OH; USDF Region 3 (October 14-16) at HITS Post Time Farm in Ocala, FL; USDF Region
4 (September 9-11) at the North Iowa Fair Grounds in Mason City, IA; USDF Region 5
(November 4-6) at WestWorld of Scottsdale, AZ; USDF Region 6 (September 22-25) at the
Idaho Horse Park in Nampa, ID;  USDF Region 7 (October 6-9) at the Murieta Equestrian
Center in Rancho Murieta, CA;  USDF Region 8 (September 13-18) at HITS on the Hudson in
Saugerties, NY; and USDF Region 9 (November 3-6) at the Great Southwest Equine Center
in Katy, TX.
         These championships recognize the outstanding efforts of riders in each USDF region
and provide an excellent opportunity for spectators to view the top competitors in their respective
regions.  Kathy Stringer of Great American Insurance Group added, “By being the title sponsor,
we are able to help USDF showcase these commendable individuals and provide them with the
recognition they so greatly deserve.”
         Competitors qualify for Great American/USDF Regional Championships by competing in
designated qualifying classes throughout the year at USDF-recognized competitions.  For more
 information on the Regional Championship program, visit the USDF Web site or contact the
USDF sport programs department.
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United States Dressage Federation
Issues Protective Headgear Safety Statement

LEXINGTON, KY (May 25, 2010) - The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) released
an official statement regarding protective headgear use following the Spring USDF Executive Board meeting held at their headquarters in the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky.
        The statement, “USDF strongly recommends all riders wear protective headgear when mounted," is in line with USDF’s current policy to require all photos of mounted riders in the USDF Connection magazine include protective headgear.
        USDF is also requiring the statement on all videos it produces and any videos or educational materials for which it offers accreditation for its University program.
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USDF Announces New On-Line Process
For Group Member Organizations

                Lexington, KY (June 3, 2010) – United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is pleased to announce that GMOs now have the ability to submit membership roster entries online by logging onto the USDF Web site.  This new program allows GMOs to submit their member updates in a more efficient manner, eliminating the need to e-mail or mail hard copy.

When a GMO representative logs onto the USDF Web site, they will be able to view the previous year’s membership roster.  Members for the new year can then be selected from the previous roster and edits made to their contact information. The roster can then be submitted and a batch number will be provided.  The GMO can then call the USDF office with a credit card number or mail a check, referencing the batch number.  Once payment has been received, the roster will be entered into the USDF database.

Online membership roster submission will greatly reduce the lag time from when the member joins the GMO to when they are entered into the USDF database and will allow for greater ease in updating group member contact information by the GMOs.  The new online roster entry program promotes the “Going Green” campaign effort between USDF and the GMOs by eliminating the need for mailing hardcopy roster updates to USDF.

Chad Compton, Director of IT Services, added “The new roster submission program will help to keep all data up-to-date and allow for faster processing times which will result in better service to our members as well as reducing data entry errors inherent in manual processes.”

For more information on Group Membership or Group Member Organizations, visit the USDF Web site at www.usdf.org or contact the USDF Group Membership Coordinator.
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Region 3 News
Looking for an educational activity? Don’t miss Work the Show Ring with Sarah Geikie in Auburtown, TN on June 30 –July 1.

Bridging the Gap from Training to Showing will be the theme for this years’ Adequan/USDF National Symposium featuring Lilo Fore and Gary Rockwell to be held December 4-5 in Jacksonville, Florida. Applications are being accepted for demonstration riders. Questions?
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VOTE NOW!
Vote today for the Participating Member (PM) Delegates you would like to represent your region! Voting begins on June 1 and will end on June 30. Visit the USDF Web site and login to place your vote, or click on the “Vote” icon. If you would like to request a paper ballot be sent to you in the mail, e-mail or call the USDF office.

Adequan/USDF National Symposium
Bridging the Gap from Training to Showing will be the theme for this years’ Adequan/USDF National Symposium featuring Lilo Fore and Gary Rockwell to be held December 4-5 in Jacksonville, Florida. Applications are being accepted for demonstration riders. Questions?

First ever Para Webathon
June 8, from 7 – 9 p.m. EDT, to raise money and provide awareness for the United States Para-Equestrian team who are attending the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games. All monies will be funneled through the United States ParaEquestrian Association to offset the costs of the 10 United States Para-Athletes and their horses attending the Games.

Live Interview
Hear Charlotte Bredahl-Baker talk about the Platinum Performance/USDF Adult Clinic Series on the Dressage Radio Show.

Membership and Horse Registration Verification
Need verification of your USDF membership or horse’s registration? Visit the Membership Services section of the USDF Web site and print online verification that can be used at USEF-licensed/USDF-recognized competitions! Questions?

Youth and Adult Team Competitions
Check the calendar for USDF Youth and Adult Regional Team Competition in your area. Visit the USDF Web site for more details.

Sport Horse Seminar during WEG
Hosted by the American Association of Equine Practitioners, Alltech, and Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, the workshop in Lexington, KY, just one day prior to the opening of the games, will focus on industry issues and relevant health care information. Get more info.

Historical Awards Reports
If you would like to obtain a summary of all the awards you or your horses have won, you may do so by purchasing a Historical Awards Report. The information contained in this report is perfect for resumes or advertising! Log in to the USDF Web site now to obtain your USDF Historical Awards Report.

USDF/Dover Saddlery Medal Program
The USDF/Dover Saddlery Adult Amateur Medal Program is a great opportunity for adult amateurs currently riding at Second Level to receive recognition. New for 2010, the minimum score required to earn a USDF/Dover Saddlery Medal has been raised to 60 percent. More information is available on the USDF Web site.

Need Past Scores?
Past scores may be retrieved for a nominal processing fee. Log in to the USDF Web site to obtain your lifetime score check for a horse or rider now!

You Too Can Earn a USDF Rider Award!
You might already have the scores on file to be awarded a USDF Rider Award! All of the requirements for the Rider Awards Program are located on the USDF Web site. Log in to the USDF Web site and see the 2010 USDF Directory online to learn more.
Deadlines
Do you know somebody worthy of recognition for the hard work they have dedicated to the sport of dressage at the local or national level? Nominate now for the Regional GMO Volunteer of the Year Award or the USDF Volunteer of the Year Award, presented by The Paddock Saddlery. Nominations are due by August 31. Questions?
Youth News
USDF Nomination for the USEF Youth Sportsman Award
Applications are now available for active USDF Youth Participating members to be nominated for the 2010 United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Youth Sportsman’s Award, sponsored by Breyer Animal Creations®. Applications must be submitted to USDF by October 1. An application and details can be found by clicking HERE. Contact youth@usdf.org for more information.

USDF Youth Convention Scholarship
Calling all Youth! The Youth Programs Advisory Subcommittee will be offering up to four USDF Youth Convention Scholarships of up to $1,000 each to outstanding USDF Youth Participating members. Don’t miss an amazing opportunity to attend the Adequan/USDF Annual Convention and experience USDF behind the scenes as a guest in various youth committee meetings and educational sessions. Applications are available online and need to be submitted by August 15. Contact youth@usdf.org for complete details.

USDF Youth Volunteer of the Year Award
If you know of a USDF member, 21 years or younger, who has volunteered at least 25 hours, please nominate them for the USDF Youth Volunteer of the Year Award, presented by The Paddock Saddlery! Nominations are due by August 31. Please visit the USDF Web site for nomination forms or contact youth@usdf.org for more information.