USDF E-Learning
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Welcome to USDF eLearning! Supplement your dressage knowledge with exclusive access to USDF events including full-length videos from the Adequan®/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conferences and USDF Sport Horse Prospect Development Forums. USDF members can receive education credits toward USDF University by watching video collections and completing the quiz. USDF members will automatically receive education credits upon completion of the quiz. Education credits are applied toward a member’s USDF University Year-End Achievements.
To receive USDF University education credits, watch all videos in a collection and complete the quiz linked within the collection. Education credits will be awarded to all current USDF members upon quiz completion. Please allow up to 1-2 weeks for processing for credits to appear on your USDF transcript.
Questions? Contact [email protected].
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2025 USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference | Kate Shoemaker and Vianne Day 1
Episode 1
Monica Theodorescu works with USDF bronze and silver medalist and Grade IV Paralympian Kate Shoemaker, who was part of the U.S. Para Dressage Team’s incredible success at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games, and her Paralympic mount 8-year-old Hanoverian mare Vianne. Theodorescu helps Shoemaker refin...
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2025 USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference | Heather Bender and Keisha B Day 2
Episode 2
Christine Traurig continues helping Heather Bender develop more suppleness in her 9-year-old KWPN Keisha B and has the pair practice bent lines and transitions to address the mare’s rectangular format. Through a series of shoulder-in exercises, Traurig encourages Bender to be relentless about see...
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2025 USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference | Heather Bender and Keisha B Day 1
Episode 3
Christine Traurig helps USDF bronze, silver and gold medalist and Certified Instructor through Fourth Level Heather Bender improve her 9-year-old KWPN mare Keisha B’s suppleness with transitions and gymnasticizing exercises. To encourage “Keisha” to become more of a box instead of a rectangle as ...
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2025 USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference | Amy Bradley and I Spy Day 2
Episode 4
Monica Theodorescu helps Amy Bradley keep her 8-year-old Oldenburg gelding I Spy more collected through circles and continue their serpentine work to improve his suppleness and balance. They also work on straightness and getting I Spy more in front of Bradley’s leg.
Monica Theodorescu is a forme...
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2025 USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference | Amy Bradley and I Spy Day 1
Episode 5
Monica Theodorescu helps USDF bronze, silver and gold medalist and large ‘R’ judge Amy Bradley develop confidence in her sensitive 8-year-old Oldenburg gelding I Spy and encourage him to stay in contact and on the aids in consistent rhythm. She also has the pair practice walk pirouettes for Prix ...
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2025 USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference | Chris Hickey and Saskatoon OMF Day 2
Episode 6
Christine Traurig helps Christopher Hickey further develop the half-halt with his 7-year-old Hanoverian Saskatoon OMF and find the appropriate tempo and longitudinal position of the gelding’s neck. They also continue working on the counter-canter to improve their balance, securing Hickey’s bendin...
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2025 USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference | Chris Hickey and Saskatoon OMF Day 1
Episode 7
Christine Traurig helps USDF bronze, silver and gold medalist Chris Hickey work on gymnasticizing his 7-year-old Saskatoon OMF to promote relaxation, improve the gelding’s suppleness and start influencing the placement of the hind legs for more forward propulsion. Traurig advises Hickey to focus ...
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2025 USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference | Neve Myburgh and Firiet Day 2
Episode 8
On Day 2, Monica Theodorescu continues helping Neve Myburgh improve her 7-year-old DSP mare Firiet’s balance through counter-canter work and transitions. They also work on lengthening Firiet’s stride and getting her in a more uphill frame, and Theodorescu stresses the importance of being satisfie...
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2025 USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference | Neve Myburgh and Firiet Day 1
Episode 9
On Day 1 of the conference, Monica Theodorescu helps USDF bronze, silver and gold medalist Neve Myburgh improve her 7-year-old DSP mare Firiet’s hind-end engagement, self-carriage and balance through serpentines, circles, half circles and the counter-canter. Throughout their session, Theodorescu ...
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2025 USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference | Hannah Irons and Ein Traum Day 2
Episode 10
On Day 2 of the conference, Christine Traurig encouraged Hannah Irons to be disciplined in her equitation with 5-year-old Westphalian gelding Ein Traum, stressing that the function of her aids depends on correct form. Traurig also had the pair practice leg yielding on circles and navigating the d...
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2025 USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference | Hannah Irons and Ein Traum Day 1
Episode 11
On Day 1 of the 2025 USDF Trainers’ Conference, Christine Traurig helps USDF bronze and silver medalist Hannah Irons transition her Westphalian gelding Ein Traum’s training from a 4- to 5-year-old. With young horses, Traurig stressed the importance of developing and cultivating suppleness and adj...
