Jan Ebeling emigrated to the United States in 1984 after growing up in Germany and apprenticing for late German master Herbert Rehbein for many years. In 1998, Jan became an American citizen and competed for the United States for the first time. From 1998 to 2003, Jan won several titles of champion and reserve champion at our national championships held in Gladstone, NJ on horses such as Gucci, Ricardo, Liberte, and Feleciano.
In 2003, Jan won a spot on the Pan American team in Santo Domingo, aboard Feleciano, and clinched the gold medal for the United States when he was the highest ranked USA team competitor. Jan and Feleciano finished 5th overall at the Pan Am Games individually.
In 2006, Rafalca, a 1997 Oldenburg mare, was purchased for Jan to ride and compete. Jan has shown and competed in the World Cup in 2007, 2009, and 2011. In 2011, Jan and Rafalca were the highest ranked USA riders at the World Cup in Leipzig, Germany. In July 2011, Jan was a member of the USA team in Aachen. Jan and Rafalca have been ranked 27th on the World Ranking list during 2011.
In addition to Jan's heavy competition and training schedule, Jan will be the Adult Amateur clinician for CDS during 2012, is also a member of the High Performance Dressage Eligible Athlete Committee, and conducts clinics nationally and internationally, as well as having a full training business. His family is an important part of his life, he enjoys spending time hiking, biking, snorkeling, and traveling with his wife, Amy and son, Ben.

CHAPTER PARTICIPATION
 

1. Procedures for Chapters to Reserve Clinic Space - to reserve a Chapter's space in the clinic the Chapter Chair or Chapter Treasurer is required to send a check for $150.00 to the clinic Organizer as follows:

a. For Central Clinics - from November through December,(perfect time for drawing at Christmas party)
b. For South Clinics - from January  through March .
c. For North Clinics - from April through June .
d. Checks must be received by these deadlines or the chapter will forfeit the spot. If a Chapter is sending a rider but not supporting the fee, the rider is responsible for the clinic fee and the check must be received by the organizer by the deadline.
e. Any vacant spots will be filled on a first -come, first-served basis from the waiting list by the Clinic Organizer. Any conflicts or problems will be handled in coordination with the Committee Chair.
f. Any Chapter or individual can place a name or request to be on the waiting list.
2. Rider Eligibility and Selection - Riders must be members in good standing of CDS and be Adult Amateurs 22 years or older. The same rider can't be selected for two consecutive yearly clinics. The riders must be able to walk/trot/canter with proper diagonals and leads (Training Level minimally). The rider, to be eligible, must have a sound, fit and in good condition, familiar equine partner, presenting as a "horse/rider team". They must be actively riding demonstrated by current dressage lessons with their horse for the past 6 months. A borrowed or loaned horse just for the occasion is strongly discouraged. An application must be submitted.
3. Chapter/Additional Eligibility Requirements - chapters may adopt additional requirements for eligibility which will be in the Chapter's Standing Rules. These rules must be publicized in advance. Interested members will provide a written application stating interest in participating in the selection drawing and provide a one paragraph biography of horse (age, breed, level shown/ridden, accomplishments) and rider (three or four sentences about what the person wants to learn/goals, must include some background information on who they clinic/ train with, or the level they ride).
4. Chapter's Selection Procedures - Chapter selection is done by draw. Chapters should select their representative plus 1 to 2 alternates. Winners and alternates must be notified immediately after the drawing is completed. The Chapters must notify the Regional Organizers of the name(s) and contact information including telephone numbers, email address and CDS membership number of the chapter members selected in order. Failure to provide this information in a timely manner could result in a loss of space in the clinic. The Chapter representative must be selected and organizer notified not less than 60 days prior to the clinic date.
Clinic Rider Orientation
* The clinic is organized over a three day period Friday evening through Sunday.
* Riders should plan to arrive on Friday and allow enough time to get their horse settled in and comfortable with the surroundings.
* The clinic officially begins with a mandatory meeting for the riders on Friday night.
* A potluck/pizza dinner is planned for Friday evening and is open to the riders and their grooms.
* Riders are encouraged to bring a groom. Trainers are encouraged to attend and support their riders.
* Riders will be introduced to the Clinician and the Clinician will explain what to expect from the clinic and answer rider questions.
* The schedule is handed out and all release forms are signed and collected. On the two riding days of the clinic, the riders are required to attend all portions of the clinic which may include attending discussion sessions during the day.