Austin Dressage Unlimited – USDF University Scholars

Austin Dressage Unlimited would like to recognize and honor our members who have achieved academic milestones in their dressage education, by earning USDF Certificates and Diplomas from USDF University. By earning this distinction, our members have proven their dedication to a lifetime of learning.

As recognition for these prestigious achievements, ADU Members who have earned their USDF University Certificate or Diplomas during the current year will receive a special recognition award from ADU to commemorate their achievement.

General Information:

• Recognition for USDF Certificate or Diploma achievement will be awarded at the annual ADU Membership Party.
• In addition, inductees names will be permanently listed as ADU-USDF University Scholars on the ADU website.
• Rider must be officially listed with USDF as having earned a USDF-University Certificate or Diploma.
• Member must contact the ADU Rider Achievement Recognition Team to notify them of eligibility, request the recognition award, and let the Team know that they plan to attend the annual Membership Party to receive their award. Contact: Cean Embrey 11805 Trails End Rd, Leander, TX 78641 or email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

USDF created the USDF University to set a standard for individual lifetime achievement in dressage education. It is a 7-tiered award ladder for scholastic accomplishment. Through this program, USDF recognizes those members who strive to continue their education in dressage and related equine subjects. The USDF University program is open to all current participating, group, and intercollegiate/interscholastic members.

USDF AWARD RECOGNITION

Educational recognition is awarded as follows:

15 credits – USDF Certificate
30 credits – USDF Diploma
45 credits – USDF Bronze Diploma
60 credits – USDF Silver Diploma
75 credits – USDF Gold Diploma
90 credits – USDF Platinum Diploma
105 credits – USDF Diamond Diploma

Credits are cumulative and can be earned over an unlimited number of years. For additional information, contact the USDF University Liaison at (859) 971-2277 or
http://www.usdf.org/education/university
http://www.usdf.org/docs/education/university/universitybro.pdf

2010 ADU-USDF University Scholars

USDF Certificate

Cean Embrey
Cindy Franchek
Ashley Hamill
Grace Harris
Susan Howard
Barbie Piccinni
Carol Schmickrath
Laurie Virkstis