Oak Hill Farm in Lockport, Illinois is proud to host one of the five Markel/USEF 2013 Young Horse Dressage Training Sessions scheduled for 27 – 28 April 2013 with USEF Young Horse Training coach Scott Hassler, and DressageDaily will be on the scene.

Photo:  Oak Hill Dressage Indoor arena ready and waiting to host the Markel/USEF 2013 Young Horse Dressage Training Sessions scheduled for 27 – 28 April 2013

The Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Program promotes the importance of selective breeding and correct training of horses in the United States, and encourages participation of breeders, riders, and trainers of young horses in dressage competition. The purposes of this program are to encourage the properly structured development of young dressage prospects through the training scale; to identify and recognize outstanding talent and the training of international-caliber horses; and to prepare these horses for future careers at the FEI level and participation on U.S. High Performance teams. Auditors welcome, horse/rider applications available here.The open training sessions are held throughout the country and the session at Oak Hill Farm, the third session of 2013, is scheduled for 27 – 28 April 2013. The sessions are open to young horses ages four, five and six. Those interested in applying for the training session must submit an application to USEF (Hallye Griffin, hgriffin@usef.org) by March 29, 2013. Applications can be found at http://usef.org/documents/disciplines/dressage/national/YHTrainingSessionsRRE.pdf. Located approximately 30 miles southwest of Chicago, Oak Hill Farm is nestled on 85 acres of beautiful rolling hills, fields and forest.  The privately owned farm is a full service dressage and combined driving training facility. DressageDaily’s Mary Phelps a Markel Equine, Farm and Liability specialist with be there!

Auditor Reservation Information- $50 for both days/$35 for one day Includes breakfast and lunch Name _______________________________________ Address _____________________________________ Phone ____________ Email______________________ Dates Attending (check one) ____ 4/27/13        ____4/28/13    ____Both Days Total Fee $______ Checks should be made payable to:  Amy Lewis.  Please RSVP to Oakhilldressur@aol.com or mail form and payment to: Oak Hill Farm c/o Amy Lewis, 17320 W 143rd Road, Lockport, IL 60441.  Clinic Contact-  630-888-6293. Hotel Information- There are numerous hotels in Romeoville and Bolingbrook.  Several within 10 miles of the barn are –Country Inn & Suites By Carlson – Romeoville, Days Inn And Suites – Romeoville, Spring Hill Suites – Bolingbrook.