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Attention Young Dressage Riders:

 LEXINGTON, Kentucky, May 10–The U. S. Equestrian Federation has launched a Dressage Talent Search Program in conjunction with training sessions with Developing Dressage Coach Debbie McDonald. The aim of the program is to identify combinations that have world-class potential. Clinics are scheduled June 5-6 in California, June12-13 and July 10-11 in New Jersey.

Applicant riders will present their horses in groups of up to three for 30-minute evaluations one day prior to the USEF Developing Rider Training Session. Debbie will select two horse/rider combinations from all pairs observed that day and they then will be invited to participate in the USEF training session held by Debbie on the subsequent two days.

Requirements:
•   Horses must befour to 14 years of age;
•   Riders must be at least 16 years old;
•   Riders must be U.S. citizens unless room is available in a clinic then open places are available for riders above third      level with no citizenship requirement;
•   Riders may enter as many horses as they want but must pay a separate application fee for each horse;
•   Riders submit an application with a $50 application fee for each horse (application available on the USEF website
     by May 20).

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