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Tri-State Dressage Society (TSDS) is a Group Member Organization (GMO) of the USDF. Membership includes riders from Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas. The purpose of the society is educational and is designed primarily to offer a framework in which individuals can progress with the schooling of themselves and their horses. Competitions are held to gauge the member's achievements against international standards. Activities are directed towards a better understanding of dressage.
Links:
USDF
Region 9
USEF
TSDS sponsors (produces) several schooling shows and clinics thru-out the year. A year end awards banquet is held every January to reward the accomplishments of the participants.
Membership:
As a member of TSDS you will automatically become a member of USDF and receive a USDF individual membership card and the USDF publication. You will have TSDS voting rights, be eligible for the TSDS newsletter (email list) and be eligible for all benefits and programs provided to TSDS members. The TSDS year is from December 1 to November 30.
Membership categories and dues:
Individual: $35.00
Family: $50.00 (Additional family members can be enrolled as USDF Individual Members for $10.00 each)
See the forms page of this web site for a membership application.
TSDS Schooling Show guidelines:
One show premium (Omnibus) will be mailed out for the year. Additional copies of the entry form will be sent with the premium, and an entry form is also included on this web site on the forms page.
The opening date will always be the Saturday 4 weeks prior to the show. (This will also be the opening date for the clinic.)
The closing date will always be the Saturday prior to the show.
Every attempt will be made to have a tentative ride time list posted on the web site by the Thursday evening prior to the show. The final ride times will be available at the show.
All show entry's must be mailed with a check and a current Coggins test. No email entry's will be accepted.
TSDS divisions for show purposes are:
Junior (not yet 18 as of January 1 of the year of application)
Amateur (according to the guidelines of the USEF)
Open
TSDS Schooling Show Championships:
A Champion and Reserve Champion ribbon will be awarded in each division (Jr, Amateur, Open) at each level for dressage. The rider must show in 3 tests at the levels of Intro, Training and First Level to be eligible for a show championship ribbon. In Second Level and above the rider must show in at least 2 tests at that level to be eligible.
A High Point Dressage Test Award will be awarded to the highest overall dressage score from Training Level and above at the show.
A High Point Eventing Test Award will be awarded to the highest overall eventing test score at the show.
TSDS Clinic guidelines:
Clinic Entry Opening Dates will correspond to the corresponding show opening date. The clinic ride times will be filled in order of first received after the opening date, with priority going to TSDS Members.
No email entrys will be accepted, a clinic entry form and check must be received to hold your space. Checks are not deposited until after the clinic is over. Clinic entry's will be limited to one (1) horse per rider per clinic. If the clinic is not full, then the rider may fill another ride time with another horse. This is to ensure that more people get a chance to ride with the clinician.
If you are unable to attend the clinic for any reason, it is your responsibility to find your replacement or you will forfeit your fee. All efforts will be made to assist you in finding a replacement. There is often a waiting list.
Awards: *New for 2008*
Year End Championship Awards qualifications:
The recipient must be a member in good standing at the time the score is earned.
There must be at least 5 scores from 3 different judges. At least two (2) of the scores must be from a TSDS sponsored show. (A sponsored show is one that is produced by TSDS.)
Qualifying scores may be earned at TSDS sponsored shows, TSDS recognized shows, USDF rated shows or USEF Events.
Beginning in 2008 the scores from each TSDS schooling show will be recorded by the Secretary and tabulated at the end of the year for Year End Awards. It will no longer be necessary for you to submit a score reporting form at the end of the year for Year End Awards. However, if you would like to submit additional scores from shows other than TSDS schooling shows you may do so. Additional scores must be submitted to Marty Taylor-Harper by December 15th to be counted towards Year End Awards. You may use the score reporting form on the Forms page of this web site.
Award categories:
Intro and above:
Junior
Amateur
Open
Eventing:
Junior
Amateur
Open
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