We are seeking nominations for 3 upcoming openings on the UDS board. Secretary: Must demonstrate organizational aptitude The Secretary shall take accurate minutes of all meetings of the Board of Directors and of all meetings of the members The Secretary shall maintain the minutes and the permanent records of the UDS Treasurer: Must have previous business financial management experience The Treasurer shall be responsible for the books of UDS and shall maintain UDS financial records. Education Director: The Director of Education shall develop programming to meet the needs of the members (organize UDS clinics) Monthly meetings are held remotely; you do not need to travel for meetings! The 2 year term begins January 1st of 2019. This is an elected volunteer position open to current adult board members. Election will take place in October. See the UDS Rules for additional duties of each position. Contact us with any additional questions! Submit the form below or email a letter of intent to communications@utahdressagesociety.org. Name * First Name Last Name Phone * (###) ### #### Email Address * Are you a current UDS member? * Yes No Which board position do you intend to run for? * Secretary Treasurer Education Director Please submit a brief letter of intent * You could include a brief bio, your connection to the Utah dressage community, applicable previous experience, etc. Thank you! We are grateful for your willingness to serve the Utah dressage community!

Accepting entries now through December 1st! Email to communications@utahdressagesociety.org

The deadline to submit fall scholarship applications is September 15th! Print the scholarship application that is in our rules, fill it out and mail it to PO Box 562, Draper UT 84020 or email completed applications to communications@utahdressagesociety.org. We give out three $250 scholarships, one for each division (JR, AA, and Open). Remember that preference will be given to those with volunteer hours. Contact President Stacy Palen if you are looking for ways to help. We have projects of all sizes if you only have a spare hour or two here and there. UDS Educational Scholarship Application

Applications are due September 15th!!! Application Form General Information Horses and riders must be comfortable being instructed in front of an audience in our indoor arena, as there may be auditors in attendance. Your horse must not be bothered by an amplified sound system, as the clinician may be using a microphone so the audience can hear their comments and suggestions. You must be ready and able to make the requested corrections and perform the exercises as directed by the clinician, consistent with the level of riding designated on the application. Riders may be amateurs, junior/young riders, or professionals and any breed of horse may be submitted. You must give your permission for Jane to ride your horse should she choose to do so. Deadlines and Selection Process Applications must be submitted no later than September 15th, 2018. Late applications will not be considered. We are not responsible for late or misdirected mail, but we will confirm applications as they are received. We will notify all applicants once the selection process is completed, no later than two weeks prior to the clinic. Please provide a current, readable email address on your application. We will not publish the names of applicants not selected, nor will we inform third  parties, such as horse owners as to the status of the application. Riders only, may submit applications, although owners will be asked to sign their consent for their horse to participate. *** The final deadline for application is September 15th, 2018.  *** Applicants chosen will be notified by October 1st, 2018. Riders must ride the horse listed on this application. If a substitution is needed, you must receive permission from the clinic organizer. Riders may apply with more than one horse. Please submit one application for each horse. Fees and Cancellations (Please note: Total cost may decrease due to sponsorship support) The clinic fee is currently $380 both days ($190 per ride). There is no fee for you to audit the rest of the clinic. Stabling Fees will be $30 per horse, per day at Sage Creek during this clinic. Those fees will be paid directly to Sage Creek Equestrian. Travel expenses, hotel expenses and meals outside of the clinic are at your own expense. Payment must be sent with application, but checks will not be cashed until after you have been selected to ride in the clinic. Make checks payable to The UDS. If sponsorships have been secured, you may be refunded a portion of the original clinic fee. If you cancel two weeks prior to the event, your fee will be refunded less a $25 processing charge. If you cancel less than two weeks prior to the event, your application fee will be applied towards auditing and no further refund will be given. *** Audit Fees will be $25 per person, per day. Format and Schedule This clinic is open to all riders and any breed of horse; First Level and above. The format will consist of one horse and rider presented in 45-60 minute blocks each day. Clinic hours are approximately 8 am to 5 pm, with a break for lunch and a couple of shorter breaks throughout the day. If selected, you agree to all of the requirements listed above, as well as the following additional requirements: Helmets are required and should be show quality. Riders, Horses and Tack will be clean & presentable. All riders must be familiar with all of the tests in the level you are applying for. You do not need to know them from memory, but you must know the basic movements in each of the tests. Riders are allowed to apply with more than one horse.

Thank you to all that came and supported our Short Tour! A HUGE thank you to Sage Creek Equestrian for being such a generous host for our Championship this year. We could not have made it happen without them!! Also, thanks to our sponsors Riding Warehouse and Plantinum Performance. Send us your show pics or tag us on Facebook! 2018 Short Tour Results We hope to see you at our upcoming Jane Weatherwax Clinic, October 20 & 21st!

📢 See attached prize list for the 2018 UDS Short Tour Year End & Championship Show!!! 🌟 Remember that all the usual non-championship classes will be offered as well. Come try out the rider tests or your freestyle! 🌟 The closing date is July 21st; use the UDS Short Tour entry form 🌟 Invitations to participate in championship classes are on their way! UDS Year End/Championship Prize List Short Tour Entry Form

Thank you to all that have participated in our Short Tour so far!!! We love seeing you in the ring! Please be aware that the Championship show will be held on July 28th at Sage Creek Equestrian. Those who have qualified will be notified shortly via email and the prize list will be available soon.

Please make sure you are using the most recent Entry Form for the upcoming USDF/USEF recognized shows! GAIG/USDF qualifying class fee is $15 USEF Horse fee is $23 ($15 USEF + $8 D/M fee) USEF non-member/show pass fee is $45 PER owner, trainer, & rider USDF non-member fee is $35

The application deadline is Friday, June 1st! Get your applications ready now! This grant is awarded to UDS members who are striving to increase their contribution to their GMO and USDF/USEF. The UDS will award one $500 Adolphi Educational Grant per year. The grant money was kindly donated by the Johanna Adolphi fund, which was sponsored and collected by the Lawrence family. The Johanna Adolphi Grant is to be used for educational purposes. Completed applications can be emailed to vicepresident@utahdressagesociety.org or mailed to UDS @ PO Box 562, Draper, UT 84020.

This month's board meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 10th 6:30 pm via Zoom. Agenda

The deadline for our spring scholarship is March 15th! Print the scholarship application that is in our rules, fill it out and mail it to PO Box 562, Draper UT 84020. We give out three $250 scholarships, one for each division (JR, AA, and Open). Remember that you need to have volunteer hours. Contact President Stacy Palen if you are looking for ways to help. We have projects of all sizes if you only have a spare hour or two here and there. UDS Educational Scholarship Application

The upcoming board meeting is to take place on Monday, March 5th Via Zoom. Agenda