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    • January 01, 2024
    • December 31, 2024
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    In honor of Liz Faso's many years of service to GDCTA specifically as volunteer coordinator, this volunteer program will now be known as the Liz Faso Memorial Volunteer of the Year.


    1) $1000.00 to the person with the most hours volunteered at GDCTA events and participating shows (check the events calendar to find the events that will work for you!)

    2) $750.00 to person with the 2nd highest number of hours

    3) $500.00 to person with the 3rd highest number of hours

    4) $250.00 raffle consisting of every volunteer with 24 hrs volunteering


    This program will run from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, and will be awarded at the Awards Gala in 2025. 


    Board members, paid positions and Chairs are not eligible.

    2024 LEADERBOARD

    Volunteer!  Become a volunteer by registering through each event or contact Caren Caverly 770-713-4025 ccaverly@comcast.net or sign up here


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    DO YOU HOST GDCTA-RECOGNIZED SCHOOLING SHOWS?


    Dear GDCTA-recognized schooling show organizers:

    The GDCTA is offering your volunteers an opportunity to participate in the Wilsun Custom Horse Products Volunteer of the Year for 2024 volunteer incentive program by volunteering AT YOUR SHOWS.

    We are offering this incentive to your show volunteers for a $25.00 buy-in fee (https://gdcta.wildapricot.org/Sys/Store/Products/291510). That fee covers all your shows in 2024. All you have to do is send Caren Caverly (ccaverly@comcast.net) by email your volunteers names and total number of hours worked on an excel sheet. GDCTA will promote your shows as participating in this program. If you are interested, let Caren know.


    Caren Caverly

    GDCTA President

    ccaverly@comcast.net

    770-713-4025

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    GDCTA is a member-focused and member-run organization that depends on volunteers!  We encourage you to become involved in any of the many activities we offer.  Have a new idea?  Bring it to the board at a meeting.

    Share the excitement from inside the events: 

    • Meet international judges, competitors, and learn how the competitions work.

    • Scribing at a show is a great educational experience to help you improve as a rider! 

    • Help a Junior rider put a winning sash on her horse for the victory gallop! 

    • Participate as a ring steward in order to better understand our sport. 

    • If you’re a trainer, volunteer your time for a Kudzu Klinic




      • February 01, 2024
      • June 01, 2024
      Register

      The GDCTA Grant has been established to provide funding support for GDCTA member-riders who are working to sharpen their riding skills. Four grants of $800* each will be offered to GDCTA members for concentrated work with a trainer of their choice within one year of receiving the grant award.

      • First, please register online to let us know you will be applying by June 1st.
      • Second, complete this form (PDF) and email it with appropriate accompanying references and details to Janie Pride at janiepride@yahoo.com 

       

      Mission

      The mission of the GDCTA Grant Program is to provide educational opportunities to members who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to and/or excellence in the sport as well as service and ambassadorship within the Association.

       

      The grant is meant for a GDCTA member to have the opportunity to be in a training situation that is not readily available during the course of his/her daily pattern. Grant monies must be used to participate in educational programs that include, but are not limited to: seminars, workshops, clinics and training programs offered by recognized or certified instructors.

       

      Requirements

      These grants represent an investment by GDCTA. The recipient understands that the membership will benefit as a result of the recipient’s experience, therefore it is a requirement that the recipient will:

      • write an article for the GDCTA newsletter, Collected Remarks, for use on the GDCTA website and for GDCTA’s use in other publications

      • give a verbal report at a GDCTA board meeting as soon as possible after their training is complete

      • volunteer at least 8 hours (or the equivalent of one day) at a GDCTA function within a year of receiving the grant.

       

      *I understand that I will receive an initial $600 of the grant after details of my training are confirmed, and one month before my training; the balance in the amount of $200 will be sent to me when the GDCTA newsletter editors receive my training experience article.


      One grant will be awarded in each of the following categories:

      • Adult Amateur – Dressage

      • Professional

      • Combined Training

      • Jr/YR

       

      Eligibility:

      • GDCTA members in good standing.

      • US Citizen or permanent US resident holding Green card

      • Involvement in a regular riding program with active instruction over the last three years

      Opening Date: February 1 / Closing Date: June 1

      Questions? Please contact

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      Janie Pride

      Grant Program Committee Chair

      706-326-4354

      janiepride@yahoo.com

      https://gdcta.wildapricot.org/Programs

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      The Equestrian Journal - for winners

      Each GDCTA grant recipient will receive a special journal donated by The Equestrian Journal. Journaling is a great tool to help you organize your thoughts and record your progress.

      ​

      Catherine Respess will also provide a journal coaching session to each grant winner to give them a “leg up” and fully enjoy the power of Journaling!!

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      Learn more:

      https://www.theequestrianjournal.com


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      Congratulations to our 2023 recipients! 

      • Katie Erpel (Professional Dressage)
      • Crockett Miller (Combined Training)
      • Ginny Henry (AA Dressage)
      • Lillian Koon (JR/YR)



      • May 18, 2024
      • May 19, 2024
      • Noble Steeds 3452 Arbor Hill Rd, Canton, GA 30115
      Register

      Join us for a rare opportunity to learn from dressage icon Bent Jensen! 


      Auditors welcome! $50 per day (includes lunch) or $80 for the weekend (includes lunch)


      SCHEDULE

      Saturday, May 18th:

      7:45 AM - 8:30 AM: Sammi Hudock

      8:30 AM - 9:15 AM: Mary McGuire-Smith

      9:15 AM - 10:00 AM: Pam Sheaf

      10:00 AM - 10:45 AM: Abigail Kroupa

      10:45 AM - 11:30 AM: McKenna Sykora

      11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Lunch Break

      12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: Alisha Hamidian

      1:15 PM - 2:00 PM: Hannah Rickles

      2:00 PM - 2:45 PM: Sandra Bussey-Turner

      2:45 PM – 3:30 PM: Sarah Light

      3:30 PM - 4:15 PM: Linda Light

       

      Sunday, May 19th:

      7:45 AM - 8:30 AM: Mary McGuire-Smith

      8:30 AM - 9:15 AM: Sandra Bussey-Turner

      9:15 AM - 10:00 AM: McKenna Sykora

      10:00 AM - 10:45 AM: Pam Sheaf

      10:45 AM - 11:30 AM: Alisha Hamidian

      11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Lunch Break

      12:30 PM - 1:15 PM: Hannah Rickles

      1:15 PM - 2:00 PM: Sammi Hudock

      2:00 PM - 2:45 PM: Abigail Kroupa

      2:45 PM - 3:30 PM: Sarah Light

      3:30 PM - 4:15 PM: Linda Light


      About Bent:

      For more than 20 years Bent Jensen’s name has been synonymous with upper-level dressage in Europe and the United States.


      He competed as an Olympian on the Danish team in Barcelona taking Bronze and made his mark in the Grand Prix dressage world with a string of successes in CDIs from New England to Florida.


      Born in Copenhagen, Denmark, Bent started his formal training at the age of seven. As an adult, he trained for more than five years with his mentor, Lis Hartel, two-time Olympic Silver Medalist and World Champion of Denmark.


      In the United States, Bent is known for his no-nonsense approach to training both horses and riders. His training has made many horses household names in the dressage community. He works consistently on solid basics with the eventual goal of developing every horse and rider to their fullest potential.

      Bent`s Career Highlights:

      ·         Member of the 1992 Danish Olympic Team in Barcelona

      ·         Won the World Cup qualifying finals on Ariston in Venice Florida, 1989

      ·         Two-time National Danish Champion Rider of the Year in Dressage

      ·         Alternate for the World Cup in Stockholm Sweden, 1990

      ·         New England Dressage Association Grand Prix Champion

      ·         Scored 80.62% in Grand Prix Freestyle with Ariston

      ·         Champion 4th Level at Devon, 1993 and 2004

      ·         Competed Successfully at internationally acclaimed shows in Europe such as Aachen,             Goodwood and Paris

      ·         First in the Grand Prix Kur at World Cup Qualifier in Raleigh CDI-W, 1994

      ·         First in Grand Prix Kur in Orlando CDI-W, 1996

      ·         First in Grand Prix Kur in WPB Classic CDI-W, 1996

      ·         Dressage Exhibition at Equitana`s Mane Event in Louisville Kentucky

      ·         Seven-time Winner at $25,000 Dressage Show Jumping Spectacular in Wellington Florida

      ·         Countless FEI Wins at Major Shows on the Winter Equestrian Festival Circuit from 1990 to present

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      Riders (riders accepted on a first-come basis - limit 10):

      • GDCTA Members: $500 (both days)
      • Non-Members: $575 (both days)
      • Stabling available for the weekend at $150
      • Facility use fee for non-stabling horses for the weekend (non-stabling) $75


      Tickets are nonrefundable and are not eligible for voluntary refunds. However, the value of your ticket may be eligible to be applied toward the price of a ticket for another clinic. Riders will receive a refund if a replacement is found.
      • May 25, 2024
      • 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
      • 2130 Bold Springs Rd NW, Monroe Ga 30656
      Register

      Up to 12 riders for this KK! Unlimited auditing. Riders/auditors should bring a chair and snacks or drinks. The farm will provide water. There is a public restroom. No dogs, please.


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      Dressage Kudzu Klinic

      Instructor: Taylor Laney

      Come learn from Taylor Laney at Diamond Dressage in Monroe, GA. Get feedback and practice in a fun learning environment to help improve your training. You are welcome to ask for a Ride-A-Test (let us know in advance and which test you want to ride) instead of a regular lesson. The farm has plenty for parking for trailers and auditors. Since there is no covered arena, the RAIN DATE is May 25th.

      Trailer-in info: Please pay $15 to Diamond Dressage at the farm.  

      More about Taylor:

      Taylor Rae Laney is a USDF bronze and silver medalist, and is only a ride away from achieving gold. She has attended clinics with renowned trainers, including Sandra Hotz, Adam Lastowka, Jeremy Steinberg, Jason Canton, Felicitas von Neumann-Cosel, Hokan Thorn, Sandy Osborn, and Arthur Kostas-Heldenberg. 

       

      Taylor has enjoyed great success with showing her clients’ horses, including taking a client’s horse down the FEI Grand Prix Centerline in, and showing her own horse Gandalf in the FEI PSG. Taylor has also helped clients achieve their bronze medal in 2020.  

       

      Taylor’s passion for teaching and training is rooted in the love and respect she feels for the horse. She firmly believes a good equestrian never stops learning.


      Her website: https://www.trldressage.com/


      Tickets are nonrefundable and are not eligible for voluntary refunds. However, the value of your ticket may be eligible to be applied toward the price of a ticket for another clinic. Riders will receive a refund if a replacement is found.


      Thanks,

      Danielle Perry

      GDCTA Kudzu Klinic Chair

      404-219-1266 / danielle.perry@siemens.com


      • June 10, 2024
      • June 13, 2024
      • Bouckaert Farm/Chatt Hills Eventing 10045 Cedar Grove Road, Fairburn, GA
      Register

      Summer camp is all about having fun, meeting new people and sharing incredible experiences together. Join us for this fun-packed week of learning!


      Meet Our Clinicians:

      • Hannah Sue Burnett: 5-Star Eventer, Pan Am Gold and Silver Medalist (USA), International Competition Experience
      • Waylon Roberts: 5-Star Eventer, Pan am silver and Bronze Medalist (CAN), International Competition Experience
      • Sara Kozumplik Murphy: 5-Star Eventer, "A" Pony Club Graduate, ICP Level 3 Instructor, International Competition Experience
      • Michael Pollard: 5-Star Eventer, Pan am Gold Medalist, Young rider of the Year, Zeppa International Trophy Winners, International Competition Experience
      • Lynn Symansky: 5-Star Eventer, Pan Am Gold Medalist - Team, Silver Medalist - Individual, Rio Olympic Games traveling reserve, International Competition Experience
      • Ashley Johnson: 5-Star Eventer, "A" Pony Club Graduate, ICP Level 4 Instructor, USEA Area 3 Young Rider Coach 
      • Sharon White: 5-Star Eventer, ICP Level 4 Instructor, Extensive overseas competition experience - recently part of our silver medal winning team in the Pan Am Games in Chile. 


      The GDCTA Summer Camp Grant has been established to provide funding for two Junior/Young Riders to attend the annual summer camp hosted by GDCTA and to take place at Bouckaert Farm (Chatt Hills Eventing). Click to apply: GDCTA and Area 3 Young Rider Summer Camp Grant Application


      Questions: JoanneMorse1@yahoo.com 

      Balance can be paid by installment or you can pay in full now. 

        Payment Schedule

        • Initial Deposit due March 1 ($350)
        • Second Payment due April 1 ($250)
        • May 1 ($265)
        • Final payment - June 1 (Balance for add ons due)
        Joanne will invoice riders when installment payments are due.

        Auditors welcome! Must pre-register so that we can have enough lunches. Click register to find the auditor options. $50 per day or $125 for 3 days.


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        After registering here (and paying - deposit or full payment), please fill out the entry form and the 3 releases forms and submit them to JoanneMorse1@yahoo.com. They should be dated the week of camp. Cabins are limited. Read entry form for more options.


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        If you need accommodations, there are some listed on the website: https://bouckaertfarm.com/equestrian/


        Refund Policy

        Full or partial refund after April 1, 2024 will only be considered due to sickness or injury of horse or rider. A note must be received from doctor or veterinarian and is contingent on acceptance of another camper from the wait list. All refunds subject to a $50 processing fee.



        • June 22, 2024
        • June 23, 2024
        • Shannondale Farm 2395 Birmingham Rd, Milton, GA
        Register

        GDCTA is pleased to host Shelly Francis, a long-time American A-squad Grand Prix rider, at Shannondale Farm in Milton, GA.

        Shelly Francis is one of the few elite high-performance trainers in the U.S. with a long career as a successful international competitor aboard horses she has trained herself. Her long list of accolades includes representing the U.S. as an alternate at two Olympic Games, as well as making the U.S. teams for two World Equestrian Games, two World Cups, and many Nation Cups. Some of her most notable victories include her 4* Grand Prix Freestyle wins at Aachen in 2018 and at Hagen Horses and Dreams in 2019. 

        Shelly’s talent extends beyond just training as her ability to teach riders is second to none. Shelly’s students range from green to international Grand Prix competitors. Shelly’s training focuses on teaching riders to be fair, clear, and effective to create a harmonious relationship with their horse.

        After taking a brief showing hiatus the past couple of years to take the time to develop him, Shelly is excited to be now competing Dante, her own 17.3h black Hanoverian gelding by Danone I out of the same dam as Danilo. Shelly has high hopes for Dante and is looking forward to working towards exciting goals for the future.

        Check out Shelly Francis’ winning performance aboard Danilo: https://fb.watch/qwwog9dV5d/

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        Riders must be GDCTA members:

        ·         $650 (both days)

        ·         Stabling available for the weekend at $150 or Facility use fee for the weekend (non-stabling) $100

        ·         Please email Abi Kroupa abigailkroupa@gmail.com a brief paragraph about your horse and your riding - level, experience, etc.

        Now accepting riders for the selection lottery!

        All riders may apply! 

        ·         Riders must be GDCTA members (if you are not already a member, you may wait to be selected

                  before you join)

        ·         Apply by May 15, 2024

        ·         Riders will be chosen by 'raffle' and will be contacted the by May 20, 2024

        ·         The price is $650 per rider (2 rides) and $150 for stabling for the weekend (or $100 to haul in).

        ·         Payment is due by June 1, 2024 (you may pay by "registering" for this event)

        This clinic will offer 8 rider slots. Rider selection raffle will draw for:

        ·         2 juniors

        ·         2 adult amateurs

        ·         2 professionals 

        ·         2 "wild card" 

        If we don't have enough applicants in any category, we will pull from the others, of course.

        To be part of the rider raffle, register for the Rider Drawing, or email Caren Caverly ccaverly@comcast.net with your name, category (JR/AA/Open) and riding level.

        Auditors may register now.

        Auditors:

        ·         $50 per day (includes lunch) 

        ·         $80 for the weekend (includes lunch)

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        Accommodations

        EVEN Hotel Alpharetta (Avalon area)

        2715 Old Milton Parkway

        Alpharetta, GA 30009 

        Phone: 770-869-2546 

        Also, volunteers are needed for all events. Register if you want to volunteer (and earn hours toward the Liz Faso Memorial Volunteer of the Year program!) Sign up with Abi Kroupa (abigailkroupa@gmail.com) or use the form on the Volunteer page (scroll down!) https://gdcta.wildapricot.org/Volunteer


        Tickets are nonrefundable and are not eligible for voluntary refunds. However, the value of your ticket may be eligible to be applied toward the price of a ticket for another clinic. Riders will receive a refund if a replacement is found.


        • August 10, 2024
        • August 11, 2024
        • Wills Park 11915 Wills Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30009
        Register

        This is a USEF/USDF dressage show at Wills Park and a celebration of 50 years of GDCTA being a USDF GMO. Join us for the fun! We are seeking a volunteer to act as Hospitality Host during the show. Contact Caren.


        For entry, sponsorship, volunteer, advertising or vendor questions, REGISTER or contact:


        For sponsorship and vendors

        Anyone interested in participating in the celebration as a sponsor or vendor, please contact Julie Shannon julie@shannondale.com.


        For entry, volunteers and advertisers

        Caren Caverly

        ccaverly@comcast.net

        770-713-4025

        Enter online: http://www.horseshowoffice.com



        The Prize List will be posted closer to the date and will be on the Horse Show Office site then as well.

        GDCTA is now using Horse Show Office (http://www.horseshowoffice.com) for online entries for this show and all the others! Horse Show Office Pass info.

        The concession at Wills Park Equestrian Center has changed - it is now the Blue Ribbon Grill. They will be open 30 minutes before the first ride till 4:00. After that snacks, drinks and cold food until 5:00.

        GDCTA Holdharmless Release Form

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        GDCTA members will have their scores counted twice toward year-end awards!


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          HOST HOTEL

          EVEN Hotel Alpharetta (Avalon area)

          2715 Old Milton Parkway

          Alpharetta, GA 30009 

          Phone: 770-869-2546 

          GDCTA link: (“Social Factor” rate: special 15% off for those booking for GDCTA events)

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          Refunds:

          Before closing date, fees will be refunded less the office fee. After closing date, all fees are unconditionally nonrefundable, regardless of circumstances, including inclement weather. No exceptions. Returned check & refused Credit Card policy: Void entry and incur a $35 charge. Entry will be wait listed until credit card clears, money order, certified check or cash is received. Do not mail cash.



          • August 10, 2024
          • 8:00 AM
          • August 11, 2024
          • 5:00 PM
          • Wills Park Equestrian Center 11915 Wills Rd, Alpharetta, GA
          Register

          The Program is divided into two parts; each part is made up of three sessions:

          • Session D1 involves practice judging full tests in each of the levels at a recognized competition.
          • Session D2 is similar to the D1 Session but with more emphasis on the testing situation and prepares candidates for the final exam.
          • Final Exam is comprised of both a written and practical exam. The written exam is all True/False and multiple choice, while the practical exam is a combination of judging full tests and some oral judging as well.         


          Information Sheet 

          USDF L Program App


          Reach out to Caren Caverly ccaverly@comcast.net / 770-713-4025 with questions.


          D1: March 15-16, 2024 (Friday/Saturday) WEC, Ocala, Florida

          •  Instructor Jane Ayers
          •  Lunch not provided

          D2: May 11-12, 2024, GADS, Georgia International Horse Park, Conyers, GA 

          • Instructor: Joan Darnell
          • Lunch not provided

          Final Exam: August 10-11, 2024, Dog Days of Summer Dressage, Wills Park Equestrian Center, Alpharetta, GA 

          • Instructors: Joan Darnell and Lisa Schmidt
          • Lunch not provided

          MORE details from USDF: https://www.usdf.org/education/judge-training/lprogram/index.asp

          Volunteers:

          Also, volunteers are needed for all events. Register if you want to volunteer (and earn hours toward the Liz Faso Memorial Volunteer of the Year sponsored by Wilsun Custom Horse Products  Awards!) 

          Refund policy:

          For Participants: Participates who cancel after confirming their participation and sending payment to attend the L Program will receive a refund, minus a $25 processing fee, only in the event a replacement rider can be found by GDCTA. Participates who must cancel due to medical reasons may receive a refund if GDCTA is properly notified in writing, via mail or e-mail, including physician statement. If no replacement is available, the Participate will not receive a refund.

          Auditor tickets are nonrefundable and are not eligible for voluntary refunds.



          • August 31, 2024
          • September 01, 2024
          • 1996 Centennial Olympic Parkway, Conyers, GA

          Prize list will coming about 30 days before show dates.


          Scores from this show count twice toward GDCTA year-end schooling show awards in 2024!!


          GDCTA is now using Horse Show Office (http://www.horseshowoffice.com) for online entries for this show and all the others! Horse Show Office Pass info.

          Also, volunteers are needed!! Register if you want to volunteer (and earn hours toward the Wilsun Custom Horse Products Volunteer of the Year Awards!)

          For entry, sponsorship, volunteer, advertising or vendor questions, register or contact:

          Caren Caverly

          ccaverly@comcast.net

          770-713-4025



          Good luck and happy riding!

          Refunds:

          Before closing date, fees will be refunded less the office fee. After closing date, all fees are unconditionally nonrefundable, regardless of circumstances, including inclement weather. No exceptions. Returned check & refused Credit Card policy: Void entry and incur a $35 charge. Entry will be wait listed until credit card clears, money order, certified check or cash is received. Do not mail cash.




          • September 06, 2024
          • September 08, 2024
          • 1996 Centennial Olympic Parkway, Conyers, GA

          Dressage4Kids TEAM Clinic and Atlanta Youth Festival. The competition - read a book and take a written test, ride one dressage test and one equitation class for overall winner!  It’s awesome and UNIQUE!!!

          Lendon Gray's Dressage4Kids TEAM (Training, Education and Mentoring) 2-day Clinic (Fri/Sat) and Atlanta Youth Festival. The Festival is a unique competition with a Saturday evening Kick-Off Dinner with Panel Discussion. Sunday's competition starts with a Written Test, One Dressage Test, and a group Equitation Class for an overall winner. Atlanta is proud to be the 3rd largest D4K Festival in the Country, after New York and Midwest!

          PRIZE LIST - coming soon


          Reading List - Have You Got Your Books Yet? 

          The Required Reading for Festival is as follows:

           

          Please keep in mind that the FEI age rule applies, which means that as of 1st January, the rider is considered whatever age he/she will reach during that calendar year. For example, if the rider turns 14 anytime during the year 2024, the rider is considered to be 14 for the competition and should read the required reading materials for age 14.

          Ages 11 and Under

          The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship: D Level 2nd Edition by Susan E. Harris and Pony Club; Chapters 5-12, Pages 145-297

          Ages 12-15 

          Dressage in Harmony: From Basic to Grand Prix by Walter Zettl; Chapters 2-6 and 9-11

          Shoeing the Modern Horse by Steve Kraus; Chapters Introduction, 1, 2, 6, 7, 11

          Ages 16-25

          Dressage in Harmony: From Basic to Grand Prix by Walter Zettl Chapters 1-14

          Shoeing the Modern Horse by Steve Kraus; entire book 

          (See Age Rule on Page 1 of the Prize List)


          Many thanks to Trafalgar Square Books for offering a discount to Dressage4Kids! 25% off at www.TrafalgarBooks.com with code D4K2024



          Contact: Liz Molloy  missliz@taramiaridingschool.com

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          Also, volunteers are needed for all events. Register if you want to volunteer (and earn hours toward the Liz Faso Memorial Volunteer of the Year!) Sign up https://gdcta.wildapricot.org/Volunteer



          Tickets are nonrefundable and are not eligible for voluntary refunds. However, the value of your ticket may be eligible to be applied toward the price of a ticket for another clinic. Riders will receive a refund if a replacement is found.



          • October 05, 2024
          • 8:00 AM
          • October 06, 2024
          • 5:00 PM
          • Georgia International Horse Park

          2025 Show Season


          GDCTA is now using Horse Show Office (http://www.horseshowoffice.com) for online entries for this show and all the others! Horse Show Office pass info.


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          USEF Level 3 Competition


          Judges: TBA

          Official Qualifying Competition for the

          • 2025 Adequan FEI North American Youth Championships
          • 2025 USEF Children Dressage National Championship
          • 2025 USEF Pony Rider Dressage National Championship
          • 2025 USEF Junior and Young Rider Dressage National Championships
          • 2025 USEF Young Adult 'Brentina Cup' Dressage National Championships
          • 2025 GAIG/USDF Regional Dressage Championships
          • NDPC Pony Cup Partner


          These are two separate shows and require two separate entry forms and documentation.
          • Both shows will use the same judges. Qualifying classes will have a different judge each day.
          • Both shows are considered as one competition for the above listed championships.


          Thank You Sponsors:

          • Lisa Seger Insurance
          • Riding Warehouse
          • Wilsun Custom Horse Products


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          Vintage Adult High Point Award (50+)

          Sponsored by Fernwood Investment Management LLC, Quincy MA



          High Point ribbon and award each show to:

          • Adult Amateur rider 50 or over as of the show date.
          • Open rider 50 or over as of the show date.

          Materiale, Opportunity, MFS, and DSE classes not eligible.


          The awards will be presented at shows.


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          Also, volunteers are needed for all events! Register if you want to volunteer (and earn hours toward the Liz Faso Memorial Volunteer of the Year sponsored by Wilsun Custom Horse Products



          *** COMPETITORS ***

          Braiders

          • Trish Savard Reeh89@hotmail.com 413-244-3763
          • Tonya Scruggs braidbandtails@gmail.com 678-588-4280


            High Time Photography is the official photographer for the Labor Day Dressage Classic I & II shows as well as the Greater Atlanta Dressage Southern I & II shows in May again this year.


            Richard's Equine Video is the official videographer for the  Labor Day Dressage Classic I & II shows as well as the Greater Atlanta Dressage Southern I & II shows in May again this year.



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            For the GDCTA members competing - scores from this show count twice toward GDCTA year-end awards!!




            Refunds:

            Before closing date, fees will be refunded less the office fee. After closing date, all fees are unconditionally nonrefundable, regardless of circumstances, including inclement weather. No exceptions. Returned check & refused Credit Card policy: Void entry and incur a $35 charge. Entry will be wait listed until credit card clears, money order, certified check or cash is received. Do not mail cash.


            • February 01, 2025
            • 5:00 PM
            • Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta 5750 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30005

            Riders set goals and compete all season to qualify for the GDCTA Awards. This Awards Gala is a celebration of those efforts as well as an opportunity to mix and mingle with horse friends outside of the barn aisle. The Awards Gala is the biggest fundraiser for GDCTA with a portion of the proceeds going to UGA Vet School and the rest used to fund all the organization's events and activities. If you would like to make a financial donation, go to the website Donate page: https://gdcta.wildapricot.org/Donate

            BRING YOUR TICKET PURCHASE RECEIPT! If you are sitting at a table, get a copy of the receipt to bring. Tickets will not be mailed again this year. Please stop to check in, get your place card, and get a ticket for the door prize drawings. 

            The Silent Auction and Barn Basket raffle bidding will be online. There will be an email when the auction opens or you can go to the link and sign up: https://gdcta.cbo.io. The Barn Baskets and Silent Auction will be set up at the Gala. Barn Basket tickets will be on sale at the event.

            Be sure to thank our SPONSORS for without them this event would not be nearly as much fun!

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            If you are not attending and cannot find someone to pick up your award, please have your award shipped using "Register" on this page or the Store.

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            HOTEL

            Here's the reservation link your guests can use to make reservations:

            Book your group rate for Georgia Dressage & Combined Training Association Awards Dinner 2025


            Event Summary:

            Georgia Dressage & Combined Training Association Awards Gala 2025

            Start Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025

            End Date: Sunday, February 2, 2025

            Last Day to Book: Friday, January 10, 2025

            Cancellation Policy: 72 hours by 6:00 p.m. 3 days before arrival date

            Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:

            • Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta for 155 USD per night

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            COMMITTEE

            Chair

            Caren L. Caverly, Gala Chairman ccaverly@comcast.net  770-713-4025


            Silent Auction / Door Prizes

            Abigail Kroupa abigailkroupa@gmail.com 561-284-3228

            Joanne Morse joannemorse1@yahoo.com 770-313-6283

            Lacey Halstead wholehorsesaddlefit@gmail.com 404-590-1064


            Raffle Barn Baskets

            Julie Shannon julie@shannondale.com 770-317-3336

            Katie Patton kpatton01@gmail.com 404-663-8916



            Ticket Refund Policy: Tickets are nonrefundable and are not eligible for voluntary refunds. 


            #gdctaawardsgala #gdctaawardsgala2025



            • October 03, 2025
            • 8:00 AM
            • October 05, 2025
            • 5:00 PM
            • Georgia International Horse Park

            Great American Insurance Group/United States Dressage Federation Region 3 Dressage Championships & Atlanta National Fall Dressage 

            Licensed by the United States Equestrian Federation, Inc.


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            Prize list coming Enter at HORSESHOWOFFICE.com

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            Ringside Table Reservations available

            Volunteers:

            Register if you want to volunteer (members earn hours toward the Liz Faso Memorial Volunteer of the Year Awards!) Sign up by registering. We will contact you! 

            Volunteer Coordinator:

            Advertising:

            You can see all the options and pay using "register" or fill out the ad form and send a check made out to GDCTA to Peter West at the address on the form. Send your ad file to webmaster@gdcta.org by September 20.

            Sponsoring:

            Interested in Sponsoring, being a Vendor, or Advertising in the program?

            See Registration, the Sponsor Packet, and contact us!

            For those of you with a product or service that might be appropriate for this very desirable dressage show, having a presence at this event is imperative to your marketing strategy. You can sponsor a class or division! (Click register to see pricing. Use register "guest" if sponsoring more than 1 class of the same type to have them on the same invoice.)?


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            Braiders


              Photographer


              Videographer

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                EVENTS


                • Thursday join us for the  - wine and cheese with signature drink pink lemonade and champagne.
                • Friday Competitors are encouraged to participate in the Twilight Vendor Walk sponsored by 
                • Saturday Dinner buffet & entertainment - competitors will have tickets in their welcome packets.

                Come for the food, stay for fun! Dancing to a DJ in the ring after the entertainment. 

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                Thank you to our SPONSORS!

                Class Sponsors


                Silver Sponsors

                Bronze Sponsor

                Hospitality Sponsors



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                Shop 'til you drop!


                Welcome VENDORS! 

                (Application accepted thru Sept 25th - To apply register)


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                For GDCTA members - scores from the Atlanta National Fall Dressage show count twice toward 2026 year-end awards!


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                Refunds:

                Before closing date, fees will be refunded less the office fee. After closing date, all fees are unconditionally nonrefundable, regardless of circumstances, including inclement weather. No exceptions. Returned check & refused Credit Card policy: Void entry and incur a $35 charge. Entry will be wait listed until credit card clears, money order, certified check or cash is received. Do not mail cash.


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              Past events

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              May 11, 2024 USDF L Program Part 2 (D2)
              April 21, 2024 Kudzu Klinic: Dressage with Anne Zaharias
              April 13, 2024 GDCTA Spring Fling Schooling Show
              March 31, 2024 Annual GDCTA Business Directory
              March 24, 2024 Kudzu Klinic: Dressage Ride-A-Test with Cindy Thaxton
              March 15, 2024 USDF L Program Part 2 (D1)
              January 20, 2024 GDCTA Awards Gala
              December 18, 2023 GDCTA Holiday Board Meeting
              November 13, 2023 GDCTA General Board Meeting
              November 04, 2023 Kudzu Klinic: Dressage Ride-A-Test and Scribe Clinic
              October 28, 2023 JJ Tate Dressage Clinic
              October 17, 2023 GDCTA Yearbook Advertising 2024 (digital)
              October 16, 2023 GDCTA Board Meeting
              October 07, 2023 GDCTA Fall Harvest Schooling Show
              September 18, 2023 GDCTA Board Meeting
              September 08, 2023 Dressage4kids TEAM Clinic & Atlanta Youth Festival
              September 02, 2023 Labor Day Dressage Classic I & II
              September 01, 2023 Part 2 - Dressage Judge Training: "R" Program
              August 21, 2023 GDCTA Board Meeting
              August 12, 2023 GDCTA Summer Finals Schooling Show
              July 22, 2023 Bent Jensen Dressage Clinic
              July 18, 2023 NAYC Travel Grant Application
              July 13, 2023 Fundraiser supporting the USDF Region 3 NAYC Junior/Young Riders
              June 30, 2023 GDCTA Yearbook Advertising 2023
              June 17, 2023 Debbie McDonald USEF Dressage Program Clinic
              June 12, 2023 Kudzu Klinic - Online - Your Word of the Year!
              June 12, 2023 GDCTA Eventing Summer Camp
              May 28, 2023 Kudzu Klinic: Dressage & Jumping Ride A Test & Scribe Clinic
              May 13, 2023 Greater Atlanta Dressage Southern I & II
              May 06, 2023 Sara Kozumplik Show Jumping Clinic
              April 15, 2023 GDCTA Spring Fling Schooling Show
              March 25, 2023 Jeremy Steinberg Adult Dressage Clinic
              February 19, 2023 Kudzu Klinic: Dressage Ride A Test and Scribe Clinic
              February 06, 2023 Kudzu Klinic - Online - Your Word of the Year!
              February 01, 2023 GDCTA Training Grant 2023
              January 28, 2023 GDCTA Awards Gala
              January 01, 2023 Liz Faso Memorial Volunteer of the Year sponsored by Wilsun Custom Horse Products
              January 01, 2023 Kroupa Team Real Estate Education & Show Grant
              December 17, 2022 JJ Tate Dressage Clinic
              November 30, 2022 Donald & Elizabeth Faso Perpetual Trophy sponsored by Lisa Seger Insurance
              October 22, 2022 USDF L Program Session C
              October 07, 2022 ART SHOW at GAIG/USDF R3 Dressage Championships & ANFD
              October 07, 2022 GAIG/USDF Region 3 Dressage Championships & ANFD
              September 09, 2022 Dressage4kids TEAM Clinic & Atlanta Youth Festival
              September 03, 2022 Labor Day Dressage Classic I & II
              September 02, 2022 Dressage Judge Training: "R" Program "Training Session"
              August 20, 2022 USDF L Program Session B
              August 13, 2022 KK Scribes Clinic at GDCTA Summer Finals Schooling Show
              August 13, 2022 GDCTA Summer Finals Schooling Show
              July 23, 2022 Janet Foy Dressage Clinic
              June 20, 2022 GDCTA Yearbook Advertising
              June 13, 2022 GDCTA Eventing Summer Camp
              June 04, 2022 Jeremy Steinberg Dressage Clinic
              May 14, 2022 Greater Atlanta Dressage Southern I & II
              May 07, 2022 Ludwig Svennerstål Eventing Clinic
              April 23, 2022 USDF L Program Session A
              April 16, 2022 KK Scribes Clinic at GDCTA April 16 Spring Fling Schooling Show
              April 16, 2022 GDCTA Spring Fling Schooling Show
              March 27, 2022 Dressage Ride A Test & Scribe Mini Clinic
              February 01, 2022 Kroupa Team Real Estate Education & Show Grant
              February 01, 2022 McQueen Education Grant
              February 01, 2022 GDCTA Training Grant 2022
              January 29, 2022 GDCTA Awards Gala
              January 01, 2022 Liz Faso Memorial Volunteer of the Year sponsored by Wilsun Custom Horse Products
              November 04, 2021 GDCTA Adult Camp
              October 08, 2021 GAIG/USDF Region 3 Dressage Championships & ANFD
              September 25, 2021 Canceled - Electronic Scribe Training
              September 17, 2021 Dressage4kids TEAM Clinic & Atlanta Youth Festival
              September 11, 2021 Kim Severson Jumping Clinic
              September 04, 2021 Labor Day Dressage Classic I & II
              August 21, 2021 GDCTA Summer Finals Schooling Show
              August 14, 2021 Sunny Stevens Jump-A-Round Clinic
              August 07, 2021 Jeremy Steinberg Dressage Clinic
              July 24, 2021 Laura Graves Dressage Clinic
              July 15, 2021 Kudzu Klinic: IEA - Riding in Our Schools
              June 26, 2021 JJ Tate Dressage Clinic
              June 05, 2021 Kudzu Klinic: Learn to Scribe Clinic
              May 15, 2021 Greater Atlanta Dressage Southern I & II
              May 08, 2021 Anne Gribbons Dressage Clinic
              April 17, 2021 GDCTA Spring Fling Schooling Show
              April 03, 2021 Kudzu Klinic: Dressage Ride A Test and Scribe Clinic
              March 10, 2021 Online Kudzu Klinic: Intro to Pony Club with Liz Molloy
              February 01, 2021 GDCTA Training Grant 2021
              January 20, 2021 Virtual Awards Gala
              December 14, 2020 Holiday Board Meeting
              December 12, 2020 Laura Graves Dressage Clinic
              November 16, 2020 Annual General Meeting
              August 29, 2020 Labor Day Classic I & II
              February 01, 2020 GDCTA Training Grant 2020
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