GDCTA upcoming events

2026 Liz Faso Memorial Volunteer of the Year (January 01, 2026)

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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 through December 31, and will be awarded at the Awards Gala.

Board members, paid positions and Chairs are not eligible.

LEADERBOARD

Volunteer! Become a volunteer by registering through each event or contact Volunteer Coordinator:

Alexis "Aly" Elliott

ameforward@outlook.com

305-748-0092

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DO YOU HOST GDCTA-RECOGNIZED SCHOOLING SHOWS?

Dear GDCTA-recognized schooling show organizers:

VOLUNTEER INCENTIVE PROGRAM

The GDCTA is offering your GDCTA-member volunteers an opportunity to participate in the Liz Faso Memorial Volunteers of the Year Award volunteer incentive program by volunteering AT YOUR SHOWS.

The GDCTA-member volunteer with the most hours volunteered will win $1000.00, the one with the 2nd most hours will win $750.00, and the 3rd most hours will win $500.00. The remaining volunteers with a minimum of 24 hours will be put into a raffle for $250.00.

We are offering this incentive to your show volunteers (we will determine if they are current members) for a $25.00 opt-in fee. That fee covers all your shows in the calendar year. You can pay for that in the Store or here. Or let us know and we can invoice you.

At the end of each show, you will send Caren Caverly (ccaverly@comcast.net) a spreadsheet including

First name

Last name

Hours

2025 Member

Event

NOTES

for your volunteers names and total number of hours worked on an excel sheet. Under NOTES, please let us know if the volunteer is a family member working for their junior member and give the junior's name.

GDCTA will promote your shows as participating in this program. If you are interested, let us know.

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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.

Advertise - Sept Issue of Collected Remarks Newsletter (July 05, 2026)

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

2026 Advertising Rates

Event calendar: gdcta.org/events

All newsletter and show program advertising is ONLINE only. Advertising prices are the same for the newsletter and horse show programs.

The Collected Remarks newsletter is published 10 times per year and the deadline for submissions is the 5th of the month.

GDCTA hosts 2 schooling show and 3 USEF/USDF show weekends per year. Horse show programs deadlines vary so contact June Brewer webmaster@gdcta.org with questions.

Sponsorship and vendor opportunities are available for many of GDCTA’s events. Please contact Caren Caverly for details 770-713-4025.

Prices are per month or per show.

Business Card $25
Quarter Page $40
Half Page (horizontal) $60
Full Page 8.5x11 $100
Inside Back Cover 8.5x11 (First paid basis) $100
Back Cover 8.5x11 (First paid basis) $100
Inside Front Cover 8.5x11 (First paid basis) $100
Center (Both Sides) $200
Advertorial $50

Please email your JPG, PNG or PDF artwork to webmaster@gdcta.org

at least 10 days before event date or by the 5th of the month for the newsletter.

Advertise - October issue of Collected Remarks Newsletter (July 24, 2026)

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

2026 Advertising Rates

Event calendar: gdcta.org/events

All newsletter and show program advertising is ONLINE only. Advertising prices are the same for the newsletter and horse show programs.

The Collected Remarks newsletter is published 10 times per year and the deadline for submissions is the 5th of the month.

GDCTA hosts 2 schooling show and 3 USEF/USDF show weekends per year. Horse show programs deadlines vary so contact June Brewer webmaster@gdcta.org with questions.

Sponsorship and vendor opportunities are available for many of GDCTA’s events. Please contact Caren Caverly for details 770-713-4025.

Prices are per month or per show.

Business Card $25
Quarter Page $40
Half Page (horizontal) $60
Full Page 8.5x11 $100
Inside Back Cover 8.5x11 (First paid basis) $100
Back Cover 8.5x11 (First paid basis) $100
Inside Front Cover 8.5x11 (First paid basis) $100
Center (Both Sides) $200
Advertorial $50

Please email your JPG, PNG or PDF artwork to webmaster@gdcta.org

at least 10 days before event date OR by the 5th of the month for the newsletter.

GDCTA Summer Finals Schooling Show (August 08, 2026)

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

GDCTA recognized

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

GDCTA follows the rules of USEF and USDF including all rules regarding Safe Sport suspended list. Brush up on the rules here.

SATURDAY

You may be able to qualify for Sunday's Finals classes that will be held on Sunday.

SUNDAY

Lisa Seger Insurance Adult Amateur Medal & Dressage Seat Equitation Championship classes are held on Sunday.

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Thank you to our Sponsors:

Atlanta Saddlery
Riding Warehouse
Lisa Seger Insurance
StableSecretary - Barn Management Made Easy

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Now accepting volunteers (contact Aly Elliott ameforward@outlook.com), advertisers for online program, sponsors, and vendors.

Contact Caren Caverly ccaverly@comcast.net

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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3 fun things for this show:

1) Team Challenge

Teams can be made of any number (minimum of 2) of riders doing any level. Percentage scores will be added together and averaged to determine a total team score used for placing. CT dressage scores will be converted to dressage percentages. Trophy to the winning team!

This is for all you families, instructors, and riders out there who would love to be on a team with friends and family or who want to get a Barn Team together.

To enter the Team Challenge, email Caren Caverly ccaverly@comcast.net with the name of your team and the names of the members of your team. If you want to put a “scramble team” together on the show grounds, drop off the team names with the list of members at the office. The show office will take care of the rest!

2) Atlanta Saddlery Busiest Trainer Award - the trainer who brings the most students to the show! To enter, have your students list you (the trainer) as "coach" on their entry form. The Office will tally the results.

The winner will receive a trophy and a $50 gift certificate to Atlanta Saddlery.

3) Best Scores Awards

Good luck and happy riding!

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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.

Labor Day Dressage Classic I & II (August 29, 2026)

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Prize list

USEF Level 2 Competition - Brush up on the rules here.

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

Official Qualifying Competition for:

2026 Great American/USDF Regional Championships
National Dressage Pony Cup

GDCTA follows the rules of USEF and USDF including all rules regarding Safe Sport suspended list.

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Thank you to our sponsors!

StableSecretary - Barn Management Made Easy

The Harbin Agency

Shop our Vendors!

LM Boots

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

Contact our Volunteer Coordinator:

Alexis Elliott

ameforward@outlook.com

305-748-0092

Now accepting advertisers for online program, sponsors, and vendors.

Contact Caren Caverly ccaverly@comcast.net

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Braiders

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

Official Photographer: High Time Photography (hightimephotos.com), hightimephotography@gmail.com, John Snyder: 336-671-4446

Georgia International Horse Park: https://www.georgiahorsepark.com/

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

Refunds:

Advertise - November issue of Collected Remarks Newsletter (September 01, 2026)

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

2026 Advertising Rates

Event calendar: gdcta.org/events

All newsletter and show program advertising is ONLINE only. Advertising prices are the same for the newsletter and horse show programs.

The Collected Remarks newsletter is published 10 times per year and the deadline for submissions is the 5th of the month.

GDCTA hosts 2 schooling show and 3 USEF/USDF show weekends per year. Horse show programs deadlines vary so contact June Brewer webmaster@gdcta.org with questions.

Sponsorship and vendor opportunities are available for many of GDCTA’s events. Please contact Caren Caverly for details 770-713-4025.

Prices are per month or per show.

Business Card $25
Quarter Page $40
Half Page (horizontal) $60
Full Page 8.5x11 $100
Inside Back Cover 8.5x11 (First paid basis) $100
Back Cover 8.5x11 (First paid basis) $100
Inside Front Cover 8.5x11 (First paid basis) $100
Center (Both Sides) $200
Advertorial $50

Please email your JPG, PNG or PDF artwork to webmaster@gdcta.org

at least 10 days before event date OR by the 5th of the month for the newsletter.

Atlanta Festival Dressage4Kids 2026 (September 04, 2026)

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Atlanta Dressage4Kids Lendon's Youth Dressage Festival

The Dressage4Kids TEAM Clinic & Atlanta Youth Festival Show is more than a clinic or a competition—it's an unforgettable educational experience designed to inspire, challenge, and empower the next generation of Dressage equestrians.

Lendon Gray's Dressage4Kids TEAM (Training, Education and Mentoring) 2-day Clinic (Fri/Sat) and Atlanta Youth Festival Horse Show on Sunday. 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! Read more

IMPORTANT ENTRY LINKS:

Prize List (PDF Version)
Prize List (Booklet Version)
Online Show Entry Form Use this form to enter Atlanta Dressage4Kids Lendon's Youth Dressage Festival. You will be invoiced by GDCTA once your entry is confirmed.
Coggins Upload Here
GDCTA Hold Harmless Waiver Upload Here
D4K Waiver Link

Entries and purchases are nonrefundable and are not eligible for voluntary refunds. However, the value of your entry may be eligible to be applied toward the price of entry for another GDCTA clinic or event.

Additional Links

IMPORTANT DEADLINE DATES

SHOW ENTRY CLOSING DATE - August 28, 2026
TSHIRT ORDER DEADLINE - August 19, 2026
DINNER TICKET DEADLINE - August 28, 2026 (Dinner tickets must be pre-purchased this year)
SPONSOR AND VENDOR APPLICATION - August 25, 2026

EVENT ORGANIZERS

Liz Molloy (Show Manager for D4K Festival Show and AYDC Saturday Schooling Show): missliz@taramiaridingschool.com
Deb Cohen (D4K Festival Show Registration, Show Secretary, Sponsors and Vendors): djcohen23@gmail.com
Adrianne Junius (Vendors and Sponsors): adrianne.junius@gmail.com
Abigail Kroupa (D4K Festival Show Secretary): abigailkroupa@gmail.com
Jennifer Melcher (D4K Youth Fundraiser Challenge): sephardaya@gmail.com

Dressage4Kids™ Kundrun TEAM Program Clinic on Friday and Saturday is organized directly through Dressage4Kids. Click here to find out how to apply and for more information

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Thursday

D4K Team Clinic horses move in beginning at noon.

Friday

D4K Team Clinic all day.
Chick-fil-A catered lunch for D4K Clinic participants.
AYDC Schooling Show horses move in beginning at noon.

Saturday

D4K Team Clinic all day.
AYDC Schooling Show. (note: this is a separate show from D4K Festival Show)
D4K Festival Show horses move-in.
Winner’s Circle Concessions open for breakfast and lunch.
Catered competitor dinner tickets (tickets must be purchased ahead of time)
Stall Decorating Contest Saturday evening.

Sunday

D4K Festival Show begins.
Written test at 8:00 a.m.
Dressage and equitation tests.
Winner’s Circle Concessions open for breakfast and lunch.
Mandatory full-dress awards ceremony at approximately 3:00 p.m.

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YOUTH FUNDRAISER CHALLENGE

Support Dressage4Kids at the Atlanta Youth Festival!

Link to Donate - YOU MUST ADD YOUR RIDERS NAME TO COMMENTS SECTION Of THE DONATION FORM TO RECEIVE DONATION CREDIT

Since 2012, the Atlanta Youth Festival has proudly supported educational opportunities for our local dressage community through the vision of Elizabeth Molloy and the continued generosity of Lendon Gray and her Dressage4Kids (D4K) program.

Now it's our turn to give back! Every rider participating in the Atlanta Youth Festival is invited to raise funds in support of Dressage4Kids. Every donation helps D4K continue inspiring and educating young equestrians across the country.

The rider who raises the most funds will receive a special prize!

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WE NEED PRIZE/PLACING DONATIONS FOR THESE AWESOME KIDS! Please contact Deb Cohen at djcohen23@gmail.com or (770) 870-7388 if you would like to donate items or gift cards.

Interested in becoming a Sponsor or Vendor at this event?

Contact Event Management for more information. Link to pricing and purchase can be found Here. Follow the link and view the store at the bottom of the event's page

We are beyond grateful for your amazing support in bringing this event to life. Learn more about sponsoring this event below.

SPONSORS

To our fantastic crowd, the excitement doesn't stop here. Make sure to check out and shop our awesome vendors today!

VENDOR LIST

✨ The Magic Behind the Moments — Volunteers Make It Happen ✨

Be part of the energy, teamwork, and behind-the-scenes excitement that brings this incredible event to life! From helping prepare arenas to welcoming riders and supporting the action throughout the day, our volunteers are the heart of the experience. Whether you have a few hours or several days, your time makes a real impact — and it’s a fun, rewarding way to connect with the community.

GDCTA members earn credit toward the Liz Faso Memorial Volunteer of the Year Awards (sponsored by Bouckaert Farm!) $1,000 top prize for most volunteer hours in a year + additional awards and raffle entries

Ready to be part of something special? Sign up through event management today!

GAIG/USDF Region 3 Dressage Championships & AFND (October 02, 2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

✅ Prize List

✅ Enter Beginning July 20 at HORSESHOWOFFICE.com

Closing Date: Sept 7, 2026

Don’t wait—secure your spot before the deadline!

Sponsor, Vendor, Volunteer details and opportunities can be found here: gdcta.org/championships

Brush up on the rules here.

Where the Region's finest Come to Ride. Where Champions Are Made.

The Great American/USDF Regional Dressage Championships showcase the top riders and horses in our sport. This is your moment to step into the arena, test your training, and shine on a championship stage.

Thank you to our Sponsors & remember to shop our Vendors!

Thank you to our sponsors!

StableSecretary - Barn Management Made Easy

The Harbin Agency

Competitor Essentials

Everything you need to prepare like a pro:

Award Ceremony Instructions
Competitor Information Packet
Regional Championship Evaluation Survey
GIHP Facility Map
Schooling Schedule Details
GDCTA follows all USEF & USDF rules, including Safe Sport regulations.

Schooling Ring Hours

Wednesday (pre‑show):

All competition arenas, warm‑ups & lunging: 9 AM – 6 PM

Competition Days:

Warm‑ups & lunging: 7 AM – 6 PM
Hand‑walking around competition arenas: Before 7:30 AM
Riding inside rings: End of final class – 6 PM

Always check the final schooling schedule at the show office or at www.horseshowoffice.com.

Competitors must remain on designated show grounds.

Don’t Just Watch—Experience the Championship Atmosphere

✨Thursday: Wine & Cheese Social

✨ Friday: Twilight Vendor Walk

️ ✨Saturday: Dinner Buffet + Entertainment

Event Services

Photography / Videography:

High Time Photography hightimephotography@gmail.com | John Snyder: 336‑671‑4446
Video Services: Richard Taylor 404-308-8713, richardsequinevideo@gmail.com, richardsequinevideo.com

✨ Professional Braiders

Tonya Scruggs – braidbandtails@gmail.com | 678‑588‑4280
Ashley Ivany – ashleyaivany@gmail.com | (336) 209‑4594
Jeanne Abbott – braidsbyjeanne@gmail.com | 352‑266‑7994
Trish Savard – reeh89@hotmail.com | 413‑244‑3763
Jenna Farmer – farmerj123@live.com | 678‑425‑7309
Lacy Moorlag – lacey@annwynequestrian.com | 231‑218‑2340
Suzannah Rogers – suzannah1622@hotmail.com | 843‑933‑0089

Vendors & Sponsors: Be Where the Riders Are

If riders use it, love it, or need it—this is your audience.
Applications accepted through Sept 25

Showcase to a high‑value equestrian community
Sponsor a class or division
Advertise in the event program (PDF)
Download: Sponsorship Packet (to come)
Submit: Vendor Application (to come)

Volunteers Make the Magic Happen

GDCTA members can earn hours toward the Liz Faso Memorial Volunteer of the Year Awards (sponsored by Bouckaert Farm).

Volunteer Coordinator: Alexis Elliott
ameforward@outlook.com
305‑748‑0092

GDCTA Member Bonus

Scores from the Atlanta Fall National Dressage Show count twice toward 2027 year‑end awards. (Championship class scores excluded.)

Refund Policy

Before closing date: Fees refunded minus office fee
After closing date: No refunds for any reason, including weather
Returned checks / declined cards: Entry voided + $35 fee; entry wait‑listed until payment clears
Do not mail cash.

Endel Ots Dressage Clinic (November 21, 2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

New weekend - same great clinician, same great place!

Riders must be members. Auditors are welcome to sign up at any time.

Endel Ots, a USA Dressage Team Olympian at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, is a 9-time USEF National Champion and 2-time World Breeding Championship competitor, celebrated for his exceptional talent in developing young horses and coaching riders to international success.

Based in Wellington, Florida, Endel operates his own training and sales business, where he specializes in producing FEI horses and guiding riders of all levels from dedicated amateurs to elite professionals.

Career Highlights

2024 – United States Olympic Team Rider on Zen Elite’s Bohemian for the Paris Olympics
2022 – USEF 7-Year-Old National Champion on Zen Elite Equestrian’s King’s Pleasure
2020 – Rider of USDF Prix St. Georges Horse of the Year Everdance; USEF National Intermediaire Champion on Everdance
2019 – USEF Intermediaire National Champion on Lucky Strike; U.S. Pan American Team Rider on Lucky Strike for Lima, Peru
2017 – Reserve Champion Developing Horse Prix St. Georges – USEF Young & Developing Horse Grand Prix National Championships; Coached Chase Hickok to top-scoring American rider in the FEI Nations Cup Teams in Falsterbo, Sweden, and Hickstead, England
2016 – National Champion USEF Six-Year-Old Division on Lucky Strike; Competed at the World Young Horse Championships in the Six-Year-Old Division on Lucky Strike; National Champion U.S. Dressage Finals Prix St. Georges; Coached Chase Hickok to Grand Prix Champion & Grand Prix Freestyle Champion – U.S. Dressage Finals Championship; Coached Bebe Davis to Individual Gold Medal at the Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Dressage Championships
2015 – Competed at the World Young Horse Championships in Verden, Germany, in the Six-Year-Old Division on Samhitas; Placed 11th at the World Young Horse Championships in Verden, Germany, in the Five-Year-Old Division on Lucky Strike
2014 – Champion Developing Horse Grand Prix aboard Donatus – USEF Young & Developing Horse Grand Prix National Championships
2012 – Reserve Champion Developing Horse Grand Prix – USEF Young & Developing Horse Grand Prix National Championships
2011 – Alternate on the U.S. Gold Medal Pan American Games Team
2007 – USDF Prix St. Georges and I-1 Freestyle Horse of the Year

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Registration is opening August 5.

$700 for Saturday and Sunday

11 Spots only for Saturday and Sunday

$80 Weekend Auditors Friday afternoon, Saturday, and Sunday (no lunch Friday as it is afternoon only)

$50 for Saturday Only or Sunday Only

Weekend Stalls $150

Haul-in Day fee (tie to trailer) $60

Riders, please email Caren Caverly ccaverly@comcast.net a brief paragraph about your horse and your riding - level, experience, etc.. Auditors are welcome!

Everyone needs to sign (print out and bring) a GDCTA Hold Harmless Waiver

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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 by contacting Abi Kroupa.

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.