by Jessica Schroeder, U.S. Trotting Association Outreach

Columbus, OH — The deadline is looming if you wish to declare your Standardbred for the 2011 United States Dressage Federation All-Breeds Awards program.

The USDF office needs a copy of your horse’s registration certificate (or performance certificate) along with a completed All-Breeds awards declaration form by August 1.

The USTA sponsors first and second place at all levels for adult amateur, musical freestyle and open. For more information about USTA’s involvement in the USDF All-Breeds awards program, visit standardbreds.ustrotting.com/dressage.cfm.

Since 1996, the Standardbred Equine Program has worked with off-the-track Standardbreds and their owners to educate the general public on the many disciplines at which Standardbreds excel once they are retired from racing. For more information about the SEP at the USTA, visit standardbreds.ustrotting.com, or send e-mail inquiries to sep@ustrotting.com.