The deadlines to apply to host certain types of high performance
classes have changed somewhat this year, so I want to make sure
Region 4 members know what time period is covered by this round of
applications (e.g., July 1, 2008 thru December 31, 2009) and what
classes are covered (see below).

So far, USDF has received only a few applications to host such
classes in Region 4. If you know of shows you would recommend host
such classes (and there are special requirements of management),
please encourage your show managers (volunteer or paid) to get their
applications in for review at USDF by the March 31, 2008 deadline.

Thanks!

Sarah
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For Immediate ReleaseTuesday, January 08, 2008
NAJYRC Host Application Now Available Online

The United States Equestrian Federation, Inc.® and the
United States Dressage Federation invite licensed dressage
competitions to apply to become an official "qualifying competition"
for the 2009/2010 USEF Dressage Developing Programs and the 2009/2010
FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Dressage Championships
(NAJYRC) Program.

The USEF Developing Programs & the NAJYRC Program include the
following:
-USEF National Championships for Juniors, Young Riders, & Young
Adult "Brentina Cup"
-FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Dressage Championships
-USEF National Young Horse & Developing Horse Dressage Championships

As part of a new schedule, competitions licensed for dates
from July 1, 2008 – December 31, 2009 will be considered at this
time. A completed application for each licensed competition must be
submitted to the USDF office and received by March 31, 2008.
Applications received after this deadline will NOT be considered. An
application and more information about these programs is available on
the USEF and USDF websites.

For questions or further information, please contact Sharon
Vander Ziel, USDF Senior Program Coordinator, svanderziel@... or
(859) 971-7047; or Jennifer Keeler, USEF National Director of
Dressage, jkeeler@... or (859) 225-2024.