What is an L dressage judge?

What Do the Letters and Numbers Mean? L – Graduate of the USDF “L” Education Program, qualified to judge at schooling shows. r – “Recorded” judge (aka “small r”), licensed to judge at USEF shows through Second Level. R – “Registered” judge (aka “large R”), licensed to judge at USEF shows through Fourth Level.

What is the L program?

The L Education Program is designed with several goals in mind: Provide trainers, instructors, competitors and spectators’ insight into the evaluative techniques of judging dressage. Prepare and evaluate candidates who wish to pursue entry into the USEF ‘r’ Judge Training Program.

What does FEI mean in equestrian?

Fédération Equestre Internationale
Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) | FEI.org.

How do you judge dressage?

Dressage tests are judged by licensed judges. Judges give scores from 1 to 10 (half points are also allowed) for a predetermined set of movements, which increase in difficulty as the horse and rider moves up the levels. The national levels of competition start at Introductory Level and go through Fourth Level.

How do you become a dressage judge in the US?

In addition to having graduated an “L” program with distinction, a candidate must meet a Fourth Level riding proficiency requirement at a designated number of USEF competitions. Applicants also must have recommendations from at least 12 licensed dressage judges.

What does cadence mean in dressage?

marked accentuation of the rhythm
Cadence: The marked accentuation of the rhythm and (musical) beat that is a result of a steady and suitable tempo harmonizing with a springy impulsion—USDF Glossary of Dressage Judging Terms. Some horses have natural cadence because they are loose in their backs and have more suspension by nature.