The Great Lakes Area Show Series - Educational Dressage organization is a USDF Region 2 GMO created to promote the art and sport of Dressage to young riders, new riders, inexperienced horses, and people just out to have fun with their horse. We concentrate on learning and making our shows inexpensive, fun and accessible to all. We pride ourselves on our warm and welcoming community of riders, trainers, show hosts, and volunteers. Come see what we're all about or better yet, become a member for the 2012 Show Season!
USDF "L" Education Program being hosted by GLASS-ED.
GLASS-ED is proud to announce, we will be hosting the USDF "L" Education Program right here in West Michigan! The "L" Education Program is an excellent educational program for those starting the process to become a Dressage judge or simply for those interested in learning more about what Dressage judges look for in a test.
Sessions are broken into two parts with Part 1 "A Judge's Perspective" being held this fall on the following dates at Mystic Marsh Equestrian Center in Delton, MI:
Session A: September 15-16, 2012 with Judge Elizabeth Madlener
Session B: October 20-21, 2012 with Judge Marilyn Heath
Session C: November 17-18, 2012 with Judge Tracy Lert
To be a participant, you need to be a member of USDF (group or participating) and the fee is $750 for all three sessions. [Participant Application]
Congratulations to Marcie Fredericks of Hopkins, MI for winning a free 2012 membership to Glass-Ed at the West Michigan Winter Horse Fest in December. We look forward to seeing you at the shows and clinic!
2012 Show Schedule
May 19th Burlwood Farm Plainwell, Mi - *Ride Times*
(**please note there are slight corrections to the ones emailed individually.)
New in 2012 - gaited dressage classes will be offered at Dressage Fest and Burlwood. This is great opportunity for everyone with a gaited horse to come out and show what their horse can do. *Check each showbill to see if gaited classes are offered at other GED shows.
United States PRE Association (USPRE) Announces the Recipients of the 2012 Dressage Scholarship BIG congratulations to Glass-Ed President Suzanne O'Brien and her 5 year old PRE gelding, Innato HGF. They were selected to receive a scholarship from the United States PRE Association to be used to enhance their training. Olympian Robert Dover, who selected the winners, commented on the harmony Suzanne and Innato HGF demonstrated in their work together. Way to go Suzanne and Innato HGF!!! (PRE stands for Pura Raza Espanola or Pure Spanish Horse). Read the full article at dressagedaily.com.
Fill out and send in your 2012 Membership - become a Glass-ed Member now and enjoy the many benefits membership brings!
Video of the Month: January 2012
How To Engage Your Horse's Back
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