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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, 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.

      Now accepting silent auction donations, barn baskets and door prizes! Donate by January 20, 2025. Donation form.

      The Silent Auction and Barn Basket raffle bidding will be online again this year. 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 also be on sale at the event.

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

      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. 

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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

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

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

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


      Raffle Barn Baskets

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




      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 Fall National 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 online or contact the Volunteer Coordinator. 

      Volunteer Coordinator:

      Advertising:

      You can see all the options and pay using "register". 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

        November 01, 2024 GDCTA Letterman Jacket - Schooling Shows
        November 01, 2024 GDCTA Letterman Jacket - Recognized USEF/USDF/USEA
        October 19, 2024 JJ Tate Dressage Clinic
        October 12, 2024 De-Spooking with Ed Dabney
        October 05, 2024 Atlanta Fall National Dressage Show
        September 06, 2024 Dressage4kids TEAM Clinic & Atlanta Youth Festival
        August 31, 2024 GDCTA End of Summer Finals Schooling Show
        August 10, 2024 USDF L Program Part 2 (Final Exam)
        August 10, 2024 Dog Days of Summer Dressage - Program Ads
        August 10, 2024 Dog Days of Summer Dressage
        July 16, 2024 NAYC Travel Grant Application
        July 07, 2024 Budweiser Clydesdales - Barn Walk Through / Meet and Greet
        June 22, 2024 Shelly Francis Dressage Clinic
        June 10, 2024 GDCTA and Area 3 Young Rider Eventing Summer Clinic
        May 25, 2024 Kudzu Klinic: Dressage with Taylor Laney
        May 18, 2024 Bent Jensen Dressage Clinic
        May 11, 2024 USDF L Program Part 2 (D2)
        May 11, 2024 Greater Atlanta Dressage Southern I & II
        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)
        February 01, 2024 GDCTA Training Grant 2024
        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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