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!

LEADER BOARD (will be updated weekly)

1 Nate Melcher $325

2 Maya Daniel $50

Thank you to our generous donors!

1 Judith and Edgar N. $100

2 Pamela K. $100

3 Erin R. $50

4 M. Susann B. $50

5 Manuela d. $50

6 Joan W. $25

Link to Donation Spreadsheet

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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!

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