4/19/2025 - 4/20/2025
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Eastern

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Education
NEDA
USDF
Region 8

The USDF L Education Program C Session covers equitation, rider biomechanics and the basics.
OVERVIEW OF COLLECTIVE MARKS The Collective Marks are the frame around the picture of the test. They should reflect the body of the test. The role of the judge is… •

• To place the competitors in an order according to classical training principles (Correct training does not include fear or force)
• To help riders and trainers by commenting on the marks given with words which promote the correct development of the horse
• Assess basics in every movement using basics as foundation for Collective Marks
• To enhance the quality of dressage riding and training
• To uphold the standards of dressage

The basic principles must always prevail, and these are to fulfill the requirements of the Pyramid of Training. This session we will cover:

1. Components of each Collective Mark
2. How to arrive at a score and how to make a helpful comment
3. Formulating “Further Remarks” that will summarize the important aspects of the test in a way that will be helpful to the rider
4. The biomechanics of the rider to help arrive at scores and comments for the Rider Scores in the Collective Marks

The Collective Marks should be a reflection of the entire test and a summary of the performance of horse and rider. The average of all collective marks should be in the same range as the average of all marks for the execution of the movements of test.

We also will touch on freestyle scoring!

Boxboro Regency Inn
UNITED STATES

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