The United States Dressage Federation(USDF) has announced dates for the two Adequan®/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conferences that will be held in 2016. The first conference will be held January 18-19 at Mary Anne McPhail’s High Meadow Farm in Loxahatchee, FL, and will feature Johann Hinnemann. The second, featuring Stephan Clarke, will be held at El Sueno Equestrian Center in Somis, CA from March 14-15.

Johann Hinnemann, recognized worldwide as a trainer and coach, has served as Canada’s Team trainer as well as the German National Coach, alongside Klaus Balkenhol. His student roster boasts name after name of Olympic medalists and national champions, including Steffen Peters, Coby van Baalen, Marlies van Baalen, Ulla Salzgeber, Heiki Kemmer, and Alexandra Simmons de Ridder.

Stephen Clarke, who served as the reserve rider for the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul and was elected as the FEI Dressage Judge General in 2013, is a well-spoken, highly regarded clinician as well as an internationally respected competitive equestrian. He has earned a reputation for combining his ‘quick eye’ for technical detail with balanced, consistent assessments and practical, effective solutions.

Kathie Robertson, Education Department Manager, stated, “USDF is pleased to provide our members with two world class educational events.”

For more information on the Adequan®/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference, including criteria for attendance, please visit the website