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 and will be accepted on a first-come basis:
· $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.