Continuing Education in
Freestyle Judging Program

with Lois Yukins and Terry Ciotti Gallo

March 25-26, 2023

Closing Date: March 10, 2023

A 2-day USDF accredited Continuing Education Program open to all judges, L program graduates and auditors. This Continuing Education in Freestyle Judging Program has been approved by USEF to count as advanced education for Judges. Judges who attend this program will be eligible to earn the “Judges Freestyle Designation” upon completion and passing the online exam.

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Licensed Judges and L Program Graduates: $250 includes both days / Lecture, live judging and all materials
Auditors and L Program Enrollees: $60/day or $85 for both days
Rider Participants: FREE (Please click HERE for more information, or see below!)

Boxed lunch may be ordered for $25 per day. Please complete the REGISTRATION FORM.
Any questions, contact Ange Bean at Straightforwarddressage@gmail.com or Lauren Annett at laurenannettdressage@gmail.com

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About Lois Yukins

USA FEI 4* & USEF S Dressage Judge

Lois grew up in Birmingham/Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. She was in Pony Club and rode Equitation, Hunter/Jumpers, as well as fox hunting with the Bloomfield Open Hunt Club. After a serious jumping accident she became more focused on Dressage. She has trained horses and riders throughout the levels and owned two training facilities over the years.

Lois became a National Dressage Judge in the early 70’s and an FEI Dressage Judge since 1999. She has judged throughout the United States, Canada, Central and South America, Mexico, Asia, New Zealand, Australia, and England. She was on the panel to judge the 2014 Asian Games in Korea.

Along with her International and National Judging, Lois is a trainer and examiner of judges in the US from the L Graduate Level to our Senior Judges. Lois is the Chair of the USDF L Education Program, a member of the USDF Judges Committee, USEF Dressage Committee and the USEF Licensed Official Committee. She lives on the North Shore of Boston in Manchester By The Sea.

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About Terry Ciotti Gallo

Klassic Kur Freestyle Designer

Terry’s broad and colorful history in sports, dance, and music stretches over 30 years. She started as a theatrical choreographer where her works were seen in various media. However with a background as a competitive gymnast, she also acted as a dance instructor, choreographer, coach, and judge for international-caliber gymnastics. Terry coupled the sports world with her dance and music knowledge to help a variety of athletes in the total development of their freestyle performances. This led to the establishment of Klassic Kur in 1989. Since that time, her freestyles have appeared in the Olympics, World Equestrian Games, Pan American Games, and hold two World Cup titles. She currently serves on both the USDF Freestyle Committee (six years as chair), USDF Judges Committee, is the main architect for the Continuing Education Program in Freestyle for Judges and received the USDF 2014 Volunteer of the Year award.

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Demonstration Riders Needed for DVCTA / USDF Continuing Education in Freestyle Judging Program with Lois Yukins and Terry Ciotti Gallo

DVCTA is pleased to welcome back Lois Yukins and Terry Ciotti Gallo for a musical freestyle clinic on March 25-26, 2023. The lecture will take place at the Stroud Water Research Center – 970 Spencer Rd Avondale, PA and the live rides will be viewed at Windurra, USA – 57 Gibble Rd Cochranville PA.

The clinic will focus on developing and performing musical freestyles through the levels, from Training to Grand Prix. The first day will be a classroom lecture discussing the subtleties of designing, performing and judging freestyles. The second day will allow participants and auditors to view live freestyles with in-person commentating from Lois and Terry.

Demonstration riders will be asked to perform in front of an audience. This is intended to be an educational event for the audience, not a training session for the riders. Riders should be open to feedback and equipped with a willing attitude and sense of humor. Demonstration riders and horses are key to the success of the event.

We are looking for the following Horses and Riders:
We are looking for various levels of freestyle performance from Training through Grand Prix. We need at least one pair for each of the following levels: Training, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Jr, YR, I1, and GP. Horse and rider combinations should have verifiable competitive experience at the level they are applying for. Pairs to show harmony and relative preparedness for the level applied to.

Horse and rider combinations will receive: 2 auditor passes (one for rider and second for groom/guest), demonstration ride under Lois Yukins and Terry Ciotti Gallo with no fee, 2 lunches each day, 2 passes to the Saturday lecture, opportunity to present your training and MFS in front of an audience.

What to include when applying:

1. Applications will be accepted online only between January 9th and midnight, February 28th. Email all information to laurenannettdressage@gmail.com. Please use the subject line: “Demonstration Rider”
2. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
3. Rider must be a DVCTA member at the time of the application.
4. Only rider and 1 groom / guest will receive passes to the clinic.
5. Rider must submit video link of a musical freestyle at the level they are applying for. Test may be at a competition or at home but must be unedited from start to finish.
6. Submit proof of competition scores earned, of musical freestyle rides, at the level you are applying for.
7. Submit a Rider Bio (up to 400 words).
8. Submit a Horse Bio, including breeding (up to 400 words).
9. Submit a photo suitable to be used in a program, photo credit to be included.

The selection committee will evaluate: technical and artistic abilities, competition record, harmony, video evaluation. There will be a selection committee to include judges and DVCTA board members. Final selection will be complete by the end of the first week in March.

For additional information contact Lauren Annett, DVCTA/USDF Continuing Education in Freestyle Judging Program Coordinator: laurenannettdressage@gmail.com
Good Luck!