Posted January 4, 2006

2006 USDF FEI-Level Trainers' Conference to Feature Hubertus Schmidt
January 15-16, 2006

"Building Power through Relaxation"

Don't miss your last chance to register for the 2006 USDF FEI-Level Trainer's Conference featuring Hubertus Schmidt, an internationally recognized dressage trainer, coach, and competitor, January 15-16, 2006, in Loxahatchee, Florida. Pre-registration for this event ends on January 6th, 2006. Limited walk-in registration will be available on site for an additional fee. Walter and Mary Anne McPhail have generously donated the use of High Meadow Farm for the conference.

Watch as Schmidt works with US Olympians Charlotte Bredahl-Baker and Michelle Gibson, international Olympian Dr. Cesar Parra and other local riders to teach the training techniques that have produced the outstanding results he has demonstrated in the competition arena as a trainer and high performance competitor.

Schmidt has won multiple national and international titles, including the silver medal at the 2005 FEI European Dressage Championship and the gold medal at the 2005 German Championships. In team competition, he received the gold medal at the 2004 Olympic Games and the silver medal at the 2005 FEI World Equestrian Festival. Schmidt, who is regarded in Germany as a pferdewirtschaftsmeister, or state recognized equestrian expert, is a five-time German Professional Riders' Champion.

The 2006 FEI-Level Trainers' Conference is offered through USDF as a continuing education opportunity for FEI-level dressage instructors, trainers, judges, and equestrians. Complete criteria, registration forms, and travel information are available on the USDF Web site at http://www.usdf.org/CalendarEvents/TrainersConference/index.asp. For more information, contact Kathie Robertson at (859) 271-7877 or krobertson@usdf.org