Sunday July 27, 2003

ESDCTA Presents the Judges, Trainers, Competitors Symposium October 25, 2003 at USET with Betsy Steiner and Janet Brown

The Eastern States Dressage and Combined Training Association is proud to present its second annual Judges, Trainers, Competitors Symposium at the US Equestrian Team Headquarters in Gladstone, NJ at the Nautical Hall Indoor arena. Featured speakers are international rider and trainer, Betsy Steiner and FEI I judge, Janet Brown.

Demonstration riders will be guided by Betsy and Janet through the USA Equestrian levels. Betsy will focus on how rider position influences the training of the horse and Janet will review judging methodology and what judges look for through the levels.

The symposium will be an interactive program with encouragement of open discussion among auditors and speakers. Judges in attendance will have an opportunity to “judge” movements and gaits and use the symposium as a further education forum. Trainers will be able to learn new exercises for horse and rider and contribute their own ideas and techniques. All in attendance will discuss how trainers and judges can better communicate to improve the sport as a whole and exchange thoughts on how to further the education of judges, trainers and competitors.

The registration fee is $75,which includes lunch. The symposium is approved for USDF University credit. For pre-registration and an application go the ESDCTA website www.esdcta.org or contact Lisa Schmidt at Crisismgt@aol.com or 201 837-9440.

The Judges, Trainers, Competitors Symposium is a benefit for the ESDCTA Edgar Hotz Judges’ Education Fund.

Related Links
Who's Who: Betsy Steiner
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