LETTERMAN JACKET PROGRAM
for both USEF/USDF/USEA and Schooling Shows

Purpose:

To award the student enrolled in school that is an equestrian athlete for their perseverance in their riding endeavors, this program wishes to acknowledged these youth riders’ hard work and achievement throughout the levels.

Qualifications:

• Applicants must be a current GDCTA Member in the year which scores are earned.
• Applicant is a Youth Rider age of 22 or under as of December 31, the year scores are earned.
• Applicant is concurrently enrolled in school/college with a minimum of B or 3.0 average. Proof enrollment in school and student achievement is required (ie: report cards).
• Applicant must volunteer 8 hours through GDCTA or any non-profit, horse show, etc. Note that hours volunteered at GDCTA Hosted events will count double hours. Must submit a signed Volunteer Credit Form.

​​Please email all materials by the application deadline. YES you must APPLY.  Once all of your materials are in and your eligibility is confirmed an invoice will be emailed to you.

Recognized Show Program Requirements & Application

Jackets: $350

Patches: $30 each

Update on our beloved recognized letterman jacket program:

We have worked hard to keep this program afloat as the joy on the faces of those earning their jackets and patches is a highlight of the Gala every year. Just like any business or family, sometimes budgets are tight and sometimes we can make it rain money (not actually, but one can dream). With two years of not hosting the region 3 dressage championships, we have had to tighten the purse strings. A strict budget may not be fun, but it does ensure the longevity of the club and the many ways we try to enrich our Georgia horse community. We have long subsidized the recognized letterman program, but this year we can no longer absorb that cost. You will see a big jump in the price of the jackets, please know it is still not a profitable venture. This is a breakeven price. Turns out traditional letterman jackets are spendy. It is an absolute privilege for us to run this program and see our young equestrian athletes get recognized, and we hope to enjoy this program for years to come. We encourage our letterman athletes to get creative and earn some dollars to put towards their new jackets - bake sale, tack cleaning, mane pulling, arena mirror cleaning, etc. We will be happy to share their ventures to help spread the word.

Direct questions and email materials to Lacey Halstead wholehorsesaddlefit@gmail.com

Jackets are nonrefundable and are not eligible for voluntary refunds.