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  USDF Region 4 Adult Clinic
April 10-11, 2010


Jan. 22, 2010 - CSDEA is hosting the USDF Region 4 Adult Clinic at the Leatherdale Equine Center on the St. Paul campus of the University of Minnesota.  The clinic dates are Saturday and Sunday, April 10 and 11, 2010. Olympic Bronze Medalist at the Barcelona Olympics, Charlotte Bredahl-Baker, will lead this wonderful weekend of learning, focusing on using the dressage training pyramid.

Intended to provide a solid learning experience for auditors, the Adult Clinic features eight horse and rider combinations at a variety of levels facing common training challenges.


RIDERS:
You must be a USDF GMO and/or Participating Member to apply as a rider.  Applications are due February 12, 2010.  Go here for more information.

AUDITORS:  Pre-register to audit by March 26, 2010 to receive the discounted rate of $40 for one day or $70 for both days (USDF members only – all CSDEA members get the discounted rate since members are automatically given a USDF membership).  To register, click here.


VOLUNTEERS:
All volunteers audit for free!  If you’re interested in volunteering, email Alicia Cozine or call her at 612-823-3321.

 

Additional Information
Charlotte Bredahl-Baker's website
USDF Adult Clinic Series FAQ

Leatherdale Center website

 

Announcements

  • 2009 CSDEA Award Winners Online
    To view the 2009 CSDEA Dressage and Eventing Year End winners, log in and go to the documents section, then select the "Year End Awards Information" section. 

 
 Get Ready for the 2010 Season

Jan. 18, 2010 Central States Dressage and Eventing Association announces five Eventing Mini-clinics and the Dressage Rider Development Program for the 2010 season.


Unmounted Eventing Clinic

CSDEA's Annual Unmounted Eventing Clinic, will be Saturday, Feb. 20, at North Brook Farm in Stillwater. Co-coordinators Jen Emelianova and Jane Braddock will have a two-track program for both the eventing newbie and the seasoned competitor.  Download the complete eventing mini-clinic schedule.

Dressage
Rider Development Program

The CSDEA 2010 Dressage Rider Development Program welcomes competitor, trainer and judge Heather Bender who has earned her USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medals from the United States Dressage Federation. 

Co-coordinators Rebecca Leatherdale and Melinda Lenz have organized three, two-day clinics in April, July and Oct. at Grace Farm in Rogers, MN. Riders will be able to set goals and receive coaching from an international competitor and judge over an entire season.

 

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