The USEF Developing Dressage Program will be have an expanded focus on FEI Under-25 athletes in 2015, with
the goal of increasing exposure of talented U.S. combinations in
European CDI competitions.
The USEF Developing
Dressage Program is made possible by a generous gift from Akiko
Yamazaki and Red Husky Foundation through the U.S. Equestrian Team
Foundation.
Debbie McDonald returns in 2015 as USEF Developing Dressage
Coach, as the program seeks to identify talented, developing
combinations with potential for future team and international success.
Under 25 program applicants will first
participate in observation sessions. From there, selected combinations
will move forward to training sessions, led by McDonald, and potential
consideration for grants and European competition. Additionally, the
program will increase efforts to build the depth of upcoming talented
combinations at the CDI Small Tour and USEF Developing Prix St. Georges
and Grand Prix levels through observation and training session
opportunities throughout the year.
Athletes wishing to be considered for training sessions, grants and European competition must competein U.S. CDI competition(s) taking placeon the West coastJanuary 1–April 6, 2015 or on the East Coast January 1–March 16, 2015. Selectors will observethe CDI Big Tour, Small Tour and U-25 classes. Athletes may also compete in National USEF Designated Qualifying Classes held in conjunction with CDI competitions for the Young Adult ‘Brentina Cup’ and Developing Horse Prix St.Georges and Grand Prix Dressage National Championships. Athletes competing in CDI classes will be given observation priority over athletes in the national classes.
Photo © Sue Stickle
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