USDF Region 9 Annual Prize for Dressage Teaching Excellence Award

The vast majority of prizes and awards are won at horse shows by top competitors. Occasionally a trainer/instructor can apply for and receive a scholarship or grant for continuing education purposes. It is time to recognize those who teach well.

The goal is to develop initial, one-time financial donations, as well as annual donations from individuals.  On-going annual contributions may continue until the fund is fully endowed (approximately $100,000+). This award will total $5000/year. The Dressage Foundation is enthusiastically supportive of this award and willing to manage the endowment, and help it grow.

To contribute to the fund, or for donation information contact: John Boomer john@dressagefoundation.org,or Bess Reineman reinemanb@gmail.com

Those individuals who are selected for the Teaching Excellence Award will have many, if not all, of the following attributes:

• A USDF Region 9 member in good standing-permanent residence in Region 9. 
  (Required)
• A teacher of dressage, whether it is basics-Training through 1st-2nd level; or mid-range 2nd -4th levels; or FEI.  (Required)
• Adherence to sound dressage principles, such as outlined by the USDF Training Pyramid.
• The ability to communicate these principles of training so that students develop themselves and horses in a logical, progressive and humane way up through the levels. (Required)
• A reputation for honesty, integrity and community/regional service.
• A USDF Certified Instructor, encouraged, though not required.

A dressage instructor may be nominated by students or peers, by letter emailed or mailed to the Region 9 Director: Bess Reineman reinemanb@gmail.com.

Once received, the nominee will be notified, and may submit a completed application, by the deadline date of Sept 1st.

Application available on the Region 9 Website