Lexington, KY— The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has established a goal of providing more accessible applicant clinic sessions to be held during the 2008 competition year for individuals interested in becoming a licensed steward with the Federation. Two applicant sessions will accompany the continuing education clinic for Category 1 and Category 2 stewards.

The remaining applicant sessions will be one-day each and will be held in differing geographic areas as listed:

March 27-30, 2008 – Dana Point, CA (applicant day is the 27th)
April 8, 2008 – Lake St. Louis, MO (applicants only)
May 15-18, 2008 – Lexington, KY (applicant day is the 15th)
May 24, 2008 – Raleigh, NC (applicants only)

Attendance at any of the one-day applicant only clinics will partially fulfill the clinic requirements of the Steward Training Program.

Complete clinic information and application material is available to download or register online at www.usef.org under Licensed Officials/Continuing Education/2008 Calendar or by contacting Chuck Walker, USEF Assistant Director Continuing Education, at (859) 225-6970 or via email at [email protected].

For complete information on the requirements for entrance into the USEF Stewards Training Program, downloadable forms and information are at www.usef.org under Licensed Officials/Licensing Information/National Licensing Information. For additional questions about the program requirements, opportunities as a steward and other information, contact Mary Smith, Director Licensed Officials, at (859) 225-6948 or via email at [email protected] or Diane Shawback, Assistant Director Licensing, at (859) 225-2971 or via email at [email protected].

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