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USEF High Performance
West Coast Para Equestrian
Dressage Symposium
Develop the Coach
PROGRAM
June 14-16, 2015 8am-5pm
Rancho Murieta, CA
Selected High Performance Riders
Auditors Welcome
USEF High Performance
West Coast Para Equestrian
Dressage Symposium
The United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (USEF) is pleased to present a 2 ½ day Para Equestrian Dressage Symposium at the Golden State Dressage CPEDI3*, Rancho Murieta, California on June 14-16, 2015, 8AM-5PM.
Designed as a “Develop the Coach” format, select U.S. High Performance and
developing Para Equestrian Dressage riders and coaches will benefit from lectures and ride feedback by 5* FEI Para Equestrian Dressage Judge Carlos Lopes, supported by USEF Para Equestrian Dressage Chef d’Equipe Kai Handt. Topics include Para-Dressage theory, scales of training, quality of horse, freestyles, and preparation for international competition. Demonstrations on para-dressage test riding and freestyles will give attendees a deeper understanding of requirements and challenges that occur in international competitions such as the Paralympics and World Equestrian Games. Each rider’s personal coach will have an opportunity to participate in collaborative coaching, working together to bring out the best in their Para-Dressage athlete.
Featured Symposium Speakers (see below for complete bios)
- Carlos Lopes – 5* FEI Para Equestrian Dressage Judge
- Kai Handt – USEF Para Equestrian Dressage Chef d’Equipe
Attire
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U.S. Chef d’ Equipe Kai Handt at the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games with rider Roxie Trunnell and horse Touche.
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- You must wear an ASTM/SEI approved or standard exceeding helmet with fastened harness at all times while mounted.
- Breeches, belt, half-chaps or tall boots are appropriate attire. Shirts should be neat and workmanlike.
Meals
- Rider symposium tuition includes lunch each day for riders and coaches. Please specify if you have special dietary requirements.
Payment Information
- Rider Full Symposium Tuition, (two days) $250
- Auditing (two days)$75
Facility
The clinic will be held under the Covered Arena at Rancho Murieta, which is located at 7200 Lone Pine Drive, Rancho Murieta, CA 95683.
FMI: For more information on the details of this symposium, please contact Laureen Johnson, High Performance Director, Para Equestrian & Vaulting, United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. Phone: (908) 326-1155 Email: lkjohnson@usef.org
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Featured Symposium Clinicians
Carlos Lopes Carlos Manuel Lucas Lopes, was born in Lisbon, on November 10th 1968, is married and father of two. He has been a rider since the age of ten and breeder of “Puro Sangue Lusitano” since 1998. Was one of the Escola Portuguesa de Arte Equestre (Portuguese Riding School) riders.
National Team manager and head of Dressage teams (Grand Prix, junior and young riders) since 2005. He has, in this period, participated in 4 European Championships, 3 World Championships, 2 Olympic Games, and 1 World Cup. He is a member of the Portuguese Equestrian Federation Technical Committee since 2005.
Has had several invitations to speak and take part in expert commissions and also in public forums organizes to promote the different equestrian disciplines and all kinds of subjects related to organizing equestrian shows and Lusitano breed. Carlos has tutored, on invitation, equestrian skills perfecting practical courses, worldwide, especially in Germany, EUA and Brazil.
Certificated as Riding Teacher, FEI International Dressage 4* Judge, and FEI International Para Equestrian 5* Judge. Also certified as Trainer/Coach Dressage and Para dressage athletes.
Has managed 5 equestrian centers, of which the Academia de Dressage Daniel Pinto is the most remarkable, for being one of the best equestrian centers in the world. Presently, and for the last 18 years, he manages the Centro Equestre da Quinta do Senhor da Serra, with a team of 4 monitors, teaching over 200 lessons a week.
He has trained athletes of several age categories and has achieved remarkable results both in European, as well as in and World Championships. Never won an international event, but that is one of major aspirations.
He has established a solid career as Judge, for which he has been granted effective recognition by all of the most important international institutions, resulting in invitations to judge in the most important Dressage and Para Equestrian events all over the world.
Organized several Dressage, Para dressage and Show Jumping events. Amongst such events, the 1st European Para Equestrian Championship, in 2001, and the European Dressage Championship for junior e and young riders, in 2008, 7 Iberian dressage cups finals (CDIs3*), CDI5* Al Shaqab, Doha, in 2013, Dressage discipline manager for the Madrid Horse Week, in 2014, selected in partnership with Dr. António Chaves de Almeida, among other companies in the world for the computerization of Dressage competitions at Sea Games, Thailand, are the most remarkable. He has also been responsible for the organization of over two dozens of National Championships and Portuguese Cup Finals.
Lusitano breeder since 1998, has been dedicated to the development and improvement of this race towards sporting excellence in order to get horses with the potential to participate and compete for prizes in the highest international competitions. This is a work of care and time, but you have already obtained the best results above expectations.
Consulting and breeding manager for several breeding facilities, Coudelaria Alegria dos Pinhais (Brazil), Haras Ilha Verde (Brazil) and Coudelaria Ortigão Costa (Portugal) are the most remarkable.
Kai Handt is the USEF Para Equestrian Dressage Chef d’Equipe, and most recently served in this capacity at the 2014 World Equestrian Games. As a rider, trainer, and clinician, Kai’s illustrious equestrian background includes coaching and sponsoring para-dressage riders at the international level for the past several years. Among his accolades are
- Individual coach and sponsor at 2012 Paralympics to the highest placing U.S. equestrian overall at the Paralympics and Olympics, as well as individual coach and sponsor at the 2010 World Equestrian Games in Lexington, KY.
- Individual coach for one or more riders at the 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2014 USEF National Para-Equestrian Dressage Championships earning 2011 USEF National Para-Equestrian Dressage Champion, 2012 USEF National Para-Equestrian Dressage Reserve Champion.
- Individual coach at numerous CPEDI3* from 2009-2014 for multiple riders earning multiple grade championships, overall championships, and as part of the U.S. Team, several Team Championships.
- Chef d’Equipe at 2012 CEPDI3* in Wellington for the Japanese Team, coaching their rider to their first Paralympic Equestrian qualifying score.
- Chef d’Equipe at 2011 CPEDI3* in Mexico City, resulting in a U.S. Team Nation’s Cup win, overall individual reserve champion, and individual Grade 1a and Grade Ib champions.
- Individual coach for Derrick Perkins; the first Para-Dressage rider from the United States Veteran’s Assistance Program in 2013.
- Also in 2013, Handt was the individual coach for Para-Dressage riders Benjamin Harper, Roxanne Trunnell, and Derrick Perkins; as well as selector of appropriate horses for each individual at each show. All individuals achieved top scores ranging from 63.478%-73.478% during that show season.
USEF High Performance
West Coast Para Equestrian
Dressage Symposium
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Day 1, Sunday, June 14, 2015, Rancho Murieta, CA
3:00 – 5:00
- Welcome and review goals of the clinic: Kai Handt
Lecture Session: Carlos Lopes
- Theory: Para-dressage theory, scales of training, quality of horse, quality of test movements. Judge’s expectations based upon current para-dressage tests. Preparation for international competition.
Day 2, Monday, June 15, 2015, Rancho Murieta, CA
10:00-5:00
- Practical Session: Carlos Lopes
45 minute individual sessions are designed to help riders improve challenging movements within each grade level FEI test. In the collaborative coaching model, Kai Handt will simultaneously offer training feedback to coaches to help prepare high performance athletes for international level Para-Dressage Competition. Each athlete’s coach is welcome inside the arena during the lesson.
INDIVIDUAL RIDE TIMES
10:00-10:45Grade Ia:
10:45-11:15Grade 1a:
11:15-12:00 Grade 1b
12:00- 12:30LUNCH
12:30-1:15Grade II
1:15-2:00Grade II
2:00-2:45Grade III
2:45-3:30Grade III
3:30-4:15Grade IV
4:15-5:00Grade 1b
USEF High Performance
West Coast Para Equestrian
DressageSymposium
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Day 3
8:00 – 10:00
- Welcome and Review of Monday’s sessions: Kai Handt
Lecture Session: Carlos Lopes
- Theory: Para-dressage freestyle
10:00-11:00
- Practical Session: Carlos Lopes – Freestyle Demonstrations – 2 Different Grades
11:30-4:00
- Practical Session (Cont): Kai Handt
Kai will complete the balance of the day coaching riders in their freestyle or FEI Test, and continue the collaborative coaching model, working with each athlete’s coach during the lesson to prepare for international level Para-Dressage Competition.
INDIVIDUAL SESSION RIDE TIMES
11:30-12:00Grade 1a:
12:00-12:30 LUNCH
12:30-1:15 Grade 1a
1:15-2:00Pending
2:00-2:45Grade II
2:45-3:30Grade 1b
3:30-4:00Closing Comments, Conclusion
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