ACCELERATED TRAINING PROGRAM Recorded (r)/registered (R) Western Dressage Judges

ACCELERATED TRAINING PROGRAM Recorded (r)/registered (R) Western Dressage Judges Listed below are the procedures required for Recorded (r)/registered (R) licensure as a Western Dressage judge. Consult Chapter 10 of the USEF Rules for a full description. Any questions should be directed to the Licensed Officials Department through the following email address: LOinquiry@usef.org. In accordance with GR1004.2, you must be At least 21 years of age; A Senior active member in good standing of USEF Licensing Requirement: USEF, FEI, and Equine Canada Dressage judges who have been hired and who have judged at least three (3) USEF or USEF/WDAA approved Western Dressage competitions will be required to complete the Clinic, Exam, and Online Testing requirements outlined below. Judges in the following categories will be required to complete the Clinic, Exam, Online Testing, and Apprentice Judging requirements outlined below. These requirements may be completed in any order. o USEF, FEI, and Equine Canada Dressage Judges who have not been hired or judged at least three (3) USEF or USEF/WDAA approved Western Dressage competitions. o USEF Andalusian/Lusitano, Arabian, Eventing, Friesian, Hunter, Hunter Seat Equitation, Morgan, Reining, Western licensed judges. o National Breed Association Judges with Western affiliations, e.g. AQHA, American Stock Horse Association, American Paint Horse Association, Pinto Horse Association of America, Appaloosa Horse Club, National Reining Horse Association. o Foreign Licensed Judges- with either Federation or National Associations whose breed rules offer Western Dressage classes, Western, Reining, Dressage or Eventing e.g. American Quarter Horse Association United Kingdom. o USDF L Graduates Clinic Requirement: The Western Dressage Association of America will put on one clinic each year during the Color Breed Council s International Judges Seminar. Additional clinics may be added as needed throughout the year. Exam Requirement: Applicants are required to take and pass a written exam on the USEF General and Western Dressage Rules. The Exam will be administered upon clinic sign-up. A passing score is 85%. Online Testing of Ridden Tests: Candidates will be required to take an online test including judging 16 or more ridden tests; Two Evaluators will grade the ridden tests. Scores will be given according to the following criteria; o Ability to evaluate each movement and make an appropriate and corresponding comment matching the score o Collective marks Comments should be constructive and positive for the rider; How gaits, impulsion, submission, rider position and use of effective aids, accuracy and geometry of figures are evaluated; and Main points for correction are identified; 1

o High or low scores that deviate from the Evaluators will be taken into consideration. However, the consistency of the Applicant s scoring is of the greatest concern. The emphasis will be on; Seeing the movement and scoring correctly; and Being able to address the differences between good and poor movements. o Terminology and vocabulary must be appropriate. Using the above criteria, the Evaluators will determine if the Applicant is satisfactory or unsatisfactory. They will provide feedback to the Applicant by providing them with a report which will include an explanation of the result. The Evaluator s recommendations will include a level recommended, i.e. a r or R Western Dressage license. Apprentice Judging: Applicants must apprentice judge at a minimum of three (3) USEF or USEF/WDAA approved competitions. Prior permission must be received from both the judge with whom the Applicant wishes to apprentice and competition management. Applicants must verify that the judge with whom they apprentice has previously judged Western Dressage as verified by Steward reports with the USEF. Fifteen (15) rides at each level (Intro, Basic, First, Second, and Third) must be included, of which five (5) must be at the highest test of each level. Applicants will provide the judge with whom they apprentice with a copy of the Apprentice Judges Evaluation Form, Observing Verification Form, and a stamped envelope addressed to USEF, 4047 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511. Judges must complete the Apprentice Judges Evaluation Form and return it directly to the Federation. They may recommend candidates for a r or R Western Dressage license. Group Apprentice Judging: Applicants may substitute one of the required individual Apprentice Judging experiences with Group Apprentice Judging. Group Apprentice Judging will take place at either the WDAA World show or at USEF or USEF/WDAA approved competitions offering classes at Second level or above. WDAA will organize Group Apprentice Judging experiences. o Information, e.g. dates/locations/instructors, will be posted on the USEF and WDAA websites. o Applicants will sign up through WDAA. o One or more Instructors who are not judging the competition will preside. o Classroom instruction and sideline judging of tests is included. o Each Applicant will have the opportunity to judge and scribe. o o Tests will be handed in to the instructor for review and comment. The Instructor will submit Apprentice Judges Evaluation Forms for each Applicant to the Federation together with the tests scored by them. Application for Enrollment: Once you have completed the above requirements, Your application for Recorded (r)/ Registered (R) status may be submitted to the USEF office. Upon receipt of all information, your application, fee and required information will be processed to determine if all requirements have been met. Licensed Officials Department staff will contact you if something is missing. When the Licensed Officials Department has verified that you have fulfilled the requirements, they will send reference evaluations regarding your experience and abilities to the o People listed on your application; and o Members of the relevant USEF Committees, i.e., Western Dressage. o WDAA will also be asked to comment. 2

Reference Evaluations: At least fifteen (15) Reference Evaluations which actually evaluate the applicant must be returned for the application to be reviewed by the Licensed Officials Committee. Eight (8) must be from the current roster of licensed officials or members of the Western Dressage Committee. NOTE: Do NOT include members of the Licensed Officials or Western Dressage Committees in your list of references as they will automatically receive your evaluation. A letter notifying you of the Committee s decision will be sent within approximately two weeks after the Committee meets. If the required number of Reference Evaluations has not been received, you will be notified in writing to o Submit additional names and addresses to be used as references; and o o Your application will be held for one additional meeting. If the required number of Reference Evaluations has not been received for a second meeting, your application with then be closed and you will be required to re-apply. The Licensed Officials Committee meets three times a year to review applications. Meeting and deadline dates for receiving applications in the Federation office are available on our website at https://www.usef.org/_iframes/licensedofficials/natlicinfo.aspx. 3

ACCELERATED TRAINING PROGRAM- WESTERN DRESSAGE JUDGE APPLICATION (You must be a current Active Senior member of the Federation, a current member of the WDAA and be at least 21 years of age. Your application will be processed in accordance with Chapter 10.) Name_ USEF Mbr. No. WDAA Mbr. No. Birthdate Address Number and Street City State Zip Code Telephone No. _ Fax No. Email:_ The following information and references may be listed on a separate sheet of paper and attached to the application. 1. Course Attendance (taken at CBC): Date: Location: 2. List the results of both your practical and written examination: _Practical Examination _Written Examination 3. List the current licenses held (include any USEF and/or National Breed Association cards, please include verification if not USEF): 4. Apprenticing: List the events at which you have apprenticed with a Dressage/Western Dressage Judge, the competition, ID and hours apprenticed. (Apprentice evaluation forms and Observing Verification forms must be received by the Licensed Officials Department.) Judge Name of Competition Comp ID&Year # of Total Rides 5. General Experience: List your experience as an owner, breeder, trainer, instructor, event organizer, etc. (Provide an additional page if needed.) Enclose $140 ($125, plus $15 for Licensed Officials Insurance). A USEF licensed judge applying for an additional license encloses $30.00. If submitting via email (Loinqiury@usef.org) please call the Accounting Department at 859-225-6950 to pay over the phone. DO NOT include credit card information unless you are sending via fax or by mail. 56110-001-602-0000 WD/05.14

References It is to your advantage to provide references from as many licensed officials, and any other persons who are acquainted with your record and qualifications. Do not list more than 40 references. Do not list any members of the Licensed Officials Committee or who serve on the Discipline Committee for the division in which you are applying. A total of 10 questionnaires which evaluate the applicant must be received, of those; at least 6 must be from USEF Licensed Officials; or members of the Western Dressage Committee. PLEASE PRINT NAME USEF Member # or Address By signing this application, I agree that the confidentiality of all evaluations and submissions regarding my application shall be maintained under the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) rules (GR1002), and I hereby waive and release any right to examine my file and agree to hold USEF, the USEF Licensed Officials Committee, members of any USEF Committee, all USEF licensed officials and USEF members, officers, directors, and employees harmless from all liability and all claims, including claims for negligence, regarding this application and any action taken regarding it. I have read, understand and agree to be bound by the rules addressing the application process (GR1001 through GR1079). I further agree to be bound by the bylaws and all other rules of the USEF. Signature of applicant Date

WESTERN DRESSAGE EVALUATION FORM APPRENTICE JUDGING r / R / Candidates Name of Candidate:... Name and USEF ID of Presiding Judge:... Competition Name... USEF Competition #... Location & Date:... Please circle appropriate answer; comments appreciated. I. GENERAL The candidate reported on time Comment:...... The candidate was organized and properly prepared Comment:... The candidate was appropriately dressed Comment:... The candidate has the appropriate judicial temperament Comment:... The candidate was cooperative and willing to learn Comment:... Please fill in the appropriate answers and rate candidate on a scale of 1 to 10 or NA. II. JUDGING Candidate understands criteria/purpose of level Candidate understands criteria/purpose of level Candidate understands criteria/purpose of level Candidate understands criteria/purpose of level Ability to keep up with performance Ability to give marks appropriate to comments Gives constructive comments for all scores 6 and lower Gives constructive comments for higher scores in good performances LOC/WD5.14 11/20/2014

Addresses the essence of each movement Ability to evaluate basics Uses technical vocabulary correctly Ability to evaluate components of Collective Marks Ability to recognize and appropriately score a variety of degrees of collection at each level Placement of riders within each class Uses an adequate score range within the test Uses an adequate score range within the class Separates good performances from poor ones and scores appropriately Makes constructive summaries at the end of test Scores of applicant generally were: High Within standard Low III. RULES AND REGULATIONS Knowledge of rules Interpretation of rules Knowledge of Equipment and Attire rules Comments:... Confidential Notes for Licensed Officials Committee:... Overall recommendation to the Licensed Officials Committee: Approve Disapprove Level of Licensure if Recommended: Recorded r Registered R Signature of Presiding Judge:.Date:. Return form to Licensed Officials Department United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. Licensed Officials Department 4047 Iron Works Parkway Lexington, KY 40511 Tel: (859) 258 2472 Fax: (859) 231 6662 LOC/WD5.14 11/20/2014

WESTERN DRESSAGE- VERIFICATION OF APPRENTICE JUDGING WITH JUDGE Required as part of the ATP program Note to presiding judge: Check number of tests, sign, and return form with your apprentice evaluation form directly the USEF Licensed Officials Department. A copy of this form may be given to the candidate to track their apprenticing. Name of Candidate:... USEF #... Name of Presiding Judge:... Competition Name... Competition #... Location and Date:... Level/Test # of classes # of rides Level/Test # of classes # of rides Intro/Test 1 First/Test 4 Intro/Test 2 Second/Test 1 Intro/Test 3 Second/Test 2 Intro/Test 4 Second/Test 3 Basic/Test 1 Second/Test 4 Basic/Test 2 Third/Test 1 Basic/Test 3 Third/Test 2 Basic/Test 4 Third/Test 3 First/Test 1 Third/Test 4 First/Test 2 First/Test 3 Western Dressage Seat Equitation Other: (list) I hereby verify that the candidate apprentice judged/observed with me the above number of tests. Signature of Presiding Judge:... United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. 4047 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, Ky. 40511 (859) 258-2472 11/20/2014