The Dressage Foundation: The International Dream Program for Advanced Young Riders is Ready to Go

Source: News Release

The International Dream Program for Advanced Young Riders --
funded and administered by The Dressage Foundation

The Dressage Foundation's International Dream Program for Young Riders is ready to go for the twelfth year! The concept of the program evolved as a result of former Olympian Michael Poulin’s wish to offer an opportunity for gifted Young Riders to enhance their understanding of dressage theory through a European tour. The program is both funded and administered by The Dressage Foundation.

The program is open to USDF Young Riders, riding at Fourth Level or above, who are 16-21 years of age. Also, 22-year-old graduates of the 2012 Advanced Young Rider Program may apply. The tentative dates for the trip have been set for August 5-15, 2013.

The current plan is to visit Ingrid Klimke, Jean Bemelmans, Wolfram Wittig, Matthias Rath, Hubertus Schmidt and former American team coach, Klaus Balkenhol—depending on each trainer’s availability. Plans also include attending the CDI in Verden, Germany which also serves as the World Championship for Young Horses. While traveling, the participants will record their observations in daily journals and chronicle events with photos and video to share with their home dressage organizations.

A Selection Committee comprised of leading American dressage persons selects four candidates based on their applications including an essay, DVD and written recommendations. Committee members want to see riding proficiency and commitment to training in the sport of dressage.

The application and further information on this extraordinary program is available on the TDF website: www.dressagefoundation.org or you may contact Jenny Johnson or Beth Baumert.

The 2013 applications are due Friday, April 19, 2013. Candidates are encouraged to apply early and follow directions carefully.

This program is made possible by donors to The Dressage Foundation (TDF), a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization whose mission is “To cultivate and provide financial support for the advancement of dressage.”

Jenny Johnson

The Dressage Foundation

1314 'O' Street, Suite 305

Lincoln, NE 68508

Telephone: 402-434-8585

Fax: 402-436-3053 Fax: 860-228-4242

Email: jenny@dressagefoundation.org

Beth Baumert, Administrator

Cloverlea Dressage LLC

266 Route 87

Columbia, CT 06237

Telephone: 860-228-9242