Dressage4Kids Unmounted Programs (D4K UP)
D4K UP stands for Dressage4Kids Unmounted Programs. D4K UP includes in-person and virtual (via Zoom) events and acts as a platform for the unmatched educational opportunities that participants have come to expect from Dressage4Kids Programs.
D4K WEP, the foundational program for D4K UP, first began in 2003. Over the past 20+ years, thousands of participants have enjoyed access to lectures and demonstrations from nationally and internationally renowned riders, trainers, judges, equine law practitioners, veterinarians, farriers, saddle fitters, equine biomechanics specialists, stable managers, grooms, biosecurity experts, massage therapists, fitness leaders, sports psychologists, artists, and more.
Some past speakers have included Olympians Ali Brock, Robert Dover, Laura Graves, Adrienne Lyle, Steffen Peters, and Sabine Schut-Kery; Para-Equestrian athletes Sydney Collier and Gigi McIntosh; FEI 5* Judge Janet Foy; USEF 'S' Judge Margaret Freeman; equine biomechanics expert Dr. Hilary Clayton; authors Beth Baumert and Denny Emerson; and many others.
The D4K UP program has even taken young riders all over the world! In 2018, Dressage4Kids organized a trip for a small group to attend the European FEI Pony Championships in England. The trip also included a visit to Carl Hester's renowned training facility and a meeting with Phoebe Peters, who set world records and earned multiple medals with her legendary pony, SL Lucci.
D4K UP has also included a special Open House at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, with lectures, presentations, hands-on activities, and a unique, behind-the-scenes look at one of the country's premier large animal hospitals.
Dressage4Kids is grateful to the experts who dedicate their time to sharing their equine-related passions and educating equestrians of all ages and experiences. D4K UP will continue to provide invaluable experiences to all those interested in horses. Riders of all ages, levels, and disciplines; parents; trainers; coaches; and judges are welcome. Stay tuned for more information regarding D4K UP.
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Dressage4Kids often takes photographs and videos during its events and activities. Dressage4Kids may use these photographs and videos for general publicity and programming purposes, including to raise funds. Pictures may appear on the website, on the Dressage4Kids Facebook page, in newsletters, and in other print and digital marketing materials. In addition, participants’ names may be used to recognize individual achievement in marketing materials.
