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The UDS is in search of an interim Competitions Director.  If you enjoy planning events, this job may be for you!  A full job description is located in our Rules (page 16).  If interested, please contact Stacey Hornsby. Guidelines for the Director of Competitions of UDS Organize and oversee Omnibus production. Organize the Annual Show, including, at a minimum, the following tasks: obtain all show recognitions; contact show officials and send contracts; order ribbons and tests; make sure all showing requirements of USEF and USDF are met. Organize the Short Tour Series, including at a minimum: that all show managers know the Rules for prizes, judges, payment of non-UDS fee, reporting of class placement, rental of UDS trailer, etc. Assure that the UDS trailer is properly stocked for shows, properly licensed and insured, and physically maintained. Organize such committees or assign chairpersons to organize such committees as are necessary to accomplish and assist him or her in carrying out his or her duties. Accepts and resolves disputes for competition scores Responsible for arena and arena letter rentals Report to the Board of Directors on a monthly basis the status of all areas of responsibility and the progress of any committee under his or her supervision. In the event of the Director of Competition's absence, a written report shall be submitted to the President three (3) days before the Board meeting. Carry out other duties as assigned.

The Idaho Dressage Festival is a UDS recognized event.  Show off that new freestyle and have a chance to win some cash! Don't have a freestyle, you say?  No problem - join the UDS Freestyle Clinic on Saturday, March 26th to learn how you can create one.

The revised UDS rules have been posted on the website!  They are now more clear, and easier to read and understand with a few good changes we think you will like! Go to the Rules page at: http://utahdressagesociety.com/about-uds/rules-and-by-laws/

Did this weekend's session on musical freestyles make you thirsty for more?We have just the answer - an all-day clinic planned on March 26 to learn more! Learn more by going to our website!2016 UDS Musical Freestyle Clinic Saturday, March 26 UDS Members $50.00 – Non-UDS Members $55.00 Registration Deadline:  March 19

If you are a UDS Member, the 2016 UDS Omnibus is coming to your inbox!  Be on the lookout for an email with download instructions for this year's Omnibus.  All members should receive this email by 2/26. For those of you that purchased the printed version, they will be going out in the mail next week - the week of February 22. We hope you enjoy this new format and we look forward to any comments or suggestions. If you are not a UDS Member and would like to join to receive your complimentary copy of the Omnibus, please go to our membership page and sign up today! Please direct any additional questions to Lee Hornsby, our Director of Membership

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The registration deadline for the UDS Winter Dressage Symposium has been extended until February 24th. To see all the details about the event and register today, go to the Winter Symposium page. The first 50 to register receive a leather bound notebook with the UDS logo!

The Dressage Foundation awarded over $53,000 to dressage groups in 2015 for educational events.  This year, the UDS received the $1,000 Violet Hopkins Grant from The Dressage Foundation to go towards our instructor certification program. You may be eligible to receive a grant from The Dressage Foundation.  See a list of the available grants or visit The Dressage Foundation for more details.

Important News from our Director of Communications: UDS Shows Need Change of Venue Due to the county fair needing to change their date in order to secure their carnival, we have decided to cancel our contract with the South Jordan Equestrian Center.  We do not wish to have our show at the same time and place as the fair and carnival!   We are currently taking bids on a new venue.   If you know of a suitable venue or would like to bid for our Short Tour Championship Show and Annual Dressage Days show (Aug 19-21), contact contact Niki Thomas (at nikithomas72@yahoo.com) by January 31st. Back to the Old Style Omnibus We have had questions regarding the 2016 Omnibus that I hope to clear up.  Last year the Board decided to try to phase out the printed Omnibus and go to an all electronic version to address many concerns:  to save on the large workload involved in printing a color version; save on the time to secure advertising; adapt Omnibus to current smartphone technologies; save on printing costs.  However, many members complained and expressed that they missed the old hardcopy Omnibus format. Even though Niki did not become the Competitions Director until the January meeting, Stacey took it upon herself to work on a colorful printed Omnibus option.  The digital version will be available to all members as part of their dues.  All those who wish to receive a shiny, colorful, professionally printed and bound Omnibus (as in year’s past) can pay $10.00 to offset the printing costs.  To order visit the UDS website at: http://utahdressagesociety.com/membership/ The Winter Symposium Reminder:  Don’t forget to register for the UDS Winter Symposium on February 27.  See the Newsletter or the website for all the information.  To register go to: http://utahdressagesociety.com/education/winter-education-symposium/ Musical Freestyle Clinic Registration The Freestyle Clinic will be here before you know it!  You can register online for the March 26 Freestyle Clinic at: http://utahdressagesociety.com/education/musical-freestyle-clinic/ Warning - Renew UDS Membership Renew UDS Membership now or miss out on future Newsletters and information.  Renew online at: http://utahdressagesociety.com/membership/ Shows Added to the Schedule It came to my attention after the Newsletter went out that we have three more Recognized shows to add to our schedule: May 21-22                     Idaho Dressage Festival (R)                              Nampa, Idaho June 11-12                    C&M Summer Dressage Show (R)                     Pocatello, Idaho June 24-25                    Showing on a Shoestring (R)                              Hilltop Dressage See the full list of shows at:  2016 Shows

Join us for the UDS Freestyle Clinic hosted and presented by Millbrook Farms.  This event is shaping up to be a spectacular event. The purpose of this clinic is to give anyone the tools needed to develop your own freestyle. We will show you the steps to design and build a DIY musical freestyle. Go to our the Musical Freestyle clinic page to learn more about this fantastic event, and register today! Agenda 8:30 am – Introduction/Schedule for the day 8:40 am – What does good look like?  Video examples and discussion 8:50 am – Review of basic rules of freestyle, a quick review of freestyle score sheets 9:00 am – Do’s and Don’ts of Musical Freestyle 9:15 am – The Great Debate:  Music or Choreography First? 9:30 am – Finding the BPM.  Video examples and practice, introduction to metronomes and phone apps with “tap in” feature 10:00 am – Break 10:15 am – How to choose your music?  Video examples, databases, iTunes, use of vocals, practice finding bpm with a few musical selections 10:45 am – Music editing software, how to use, what it can do to help create freestyles 11:45 am – Creating choreography. Noon – Working lunch and discussion about music formats, tweaking choreography, practice, tweaking of choreography and music, resources 1 pm – Move to indoor arena for practicum 1:15 pm – Practice tapping out beats per minute with two demonstration riders, one hour for both 2:15 pm – Choosing music, the group will evaluate two demonstration riders who will ride to three or four examples of per-selected music of different genres, approximately 45 minutes per rider 3:45 pm – Close and questions

The UDS Winter Symposium is shaping up to be a great event!  We have just posted the full day's agenda. See all the details by going to our Education page and register today! The first 50 to register receive a leather bound notebook with the UDS logo!

Back by popular demand, the Utah Dressage Society will be hosting a Winter Education Symposium on February 27, 2016.   This event is a fun and educational event including keynote speakers, a panel discussion, and breakout sessions. Price includes 2 meals, the featured general session topic "Handling Equine Emergencies" by keynote speaker Dr. Kate Schoenhals, breakout sessions to include yoga for the horse rider, the zen of showing, working equitation, Jim Hicks speaking on dressage principles for the horseman, Jan Lawrence on how Developing a musical freestyles can enhance your riding, and a panel of trainers answering your training and riding questions...plus more! See the full agenda. - click here. Registration is OPEN! Please register by February 24, 2016. First 50 to register will receive a leather bound notebook with UDS logo.