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• Liz Faso Memorial Volunteer of the Year

  • Start
    January 07, 2025
  • End
    December 31, 2025

  Register

  Sponsored by Bouckaert Farm! 

  
  

  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 sponsored by Bouckaert Farm 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. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• GDCTA Schooling Show Recognition

  • Start
    January 08, 2025
  • End
    January 07, 2026

  Register

  Organize your own GDCTA-Recognized Schooling Show 

  GDCTA Hold Harmless Waiver (or go to https://gdcta.org/Waiver)

  If you are planning to pay for multiple shows, use the "guest" option - add a guest for each show. The recognition fee is $35 per show.

  7-11-25 Leadership Update from GDCTA.org

  We’re excited to announce that Annmarie Stockinger is stepping into the role of Schooling Show Recognition Chairperson! Her passion, dedication, and fresh perspective will be a fantastic asset to our mission of uplifting local shows and celebrating our dressage community.

  Reach out to Annmarie at stockingeran@gmail.com Or give her a call at 609-668-3482

  At the same time, we extend a heartfelt thank-you to Carol Tresan for her outstanding service in this position. Her thoughtful leadership and commitment have helped shape our program—and we’re grateful she’ll continue serving on the GDCTA Board of Directors as our Corresponding Secretary.

  Please join us in welcoming Annmarie and celebrating Carol’s continuing contributions to GDCTA!

  
  

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  Schooling Shows

  GDCTA recognizes USEF, USDF and/or USEA sanctioned (recognized) horse trials & shows toward year-end awards. 

  GDCTA-Recognized Schooling Show (non-USEF/USDF/USEA-sanctioned) competition results are accepted towards GDCTA year-end awards.

  Beginning in 2021, scores earned during GDCTA-hosted schooling shows will count twice toward GDCTA year-end awards! 

  GDCTA-Recognized Schooling Shows are listed below. Please confirm the shows you plan to attend show “GDCTA-Recognized” and not “Pending.” Your scores count only from GDCTA-Recognized shows. 

   Check with organizers for full details.

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  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 sponsored by Bouckaert Farm 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.

  Alexis “Aly” Elliott

  GDCTA Volunteer Coordinator 

  305-748-0092

  ameforward@outlook.com

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Member Event Registration

  • Start
    January 14, 2025
  • End
    January 13, 2026

  Register

  Members,

  If you have an event and would like it on the GDCTA calendar, please "register" with details. There's no fee. 

  
  

  
  

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• Labor Day Dressage Classic I & II

  • Start
    August 30, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    August 31, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Georgia International Horse Park
  • Registered
    8 registrants

  Register

  Prize List Opens June 15 / Entries close August 18

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

  
  

  Thank you to our sponsors!

  Gold Sponsors: Pagan Gilman, Lisa Seger Insurance & Dressage TestPro

  Bronze Sponsor: Anne Dutton

  USEF Level 2 Competition

  Judges:

  Renee Johnson, (S), CA
  Cindi Wylie, (S), FL

  Official Qualifying Competition for the 2025 GAIG/USDF Regional Dressage Championships NDPC Pony Cup Partner

  
  

  These are two separate shows and require two separate entry forms and documentation. Both shows will use the same judges. Qualifying classes will have a different judge each day. Both shows are considered as one competition for the above listed championships. If you are entering both shows, please put all stall information and payment on the FIRST show entry form.

  Please take a moment to review the new USEF Safe Sport web pages on the USEF website. Competitors are bound by the U.S. Center for SafeSport Code, USEF Safe Sport Policy, and Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP).

  • Competitors must sign the NEW USEF WAIVER.
  • Competitors must sign the NEW USEF Entry Agreement.
  • Competitors must sign the GDCTA Hold Harmless Waiver.

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  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

  
  

  
  

  
  

  *** COMPETITORS ***

  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:

  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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• Dressage4kids TEAM Clinic & Atlanta Youth Festival

  • Start
    September 05, 2025
  • End
    September 07, 2025
  • Location
    1996 Centennial Olympic Parkway, Conyers, GA

  Dressage4Kids TEAM Clinic and Atlanta Youth Festival. The competition - read a book and take a written test, ride one dressage test and one equitation class for overall winner!  It’s awesome and UNIQUE!!!

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

  Prize List

  
  

  Reading List - Have You Got Your Books Yet? 

  The Required Reading for Festival is as follows:

  Required Reading : Show Info : D4K Festival : Dressage4Kids
  

   

  Please keep in mind that the FEI age rule applies, which means that as of 1st January, the rider is considered whatever age he/she will reach during that calendar year. For example, if the rider turns 14 anytime during the year 2025, the rider is considered to be 14 for the competition and should read the required reading materials for age 14.

  Contact: Liz Molloy  missliz@taramiaridingschool.com

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  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!) Sign up 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.

  
  

  
  

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• Kudzu Klinic: Cavaletti work with Beth Stelzleni

  • When
    September 13, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    High Point Farm Academy 3551 Colham Ferry Rd, Wakinsville, GA

  Register

  NEW DATE

  
  

  limited to 10 riders
  

   

  Instructor: Beth Stelzleni

  Cavaletti work -  Cavaletti training offers a wide range of benefits for horses across all disciplines. By encouraging rhythm, balance, and coordination, cavaletti exercises help improve a horse’s topline, engage the hindquarters, and enhance overall body awareness. Whether you're training for dressage, eventing, or even trail riding, cavaletti work builds strength and suppleness without overloading the joints. It’s a versatile, low-impact way to develop fitness, focus, and flexibility—making it a valuable tool for every equine athlete.
  

  • Please note this is at the Academy not at the indoor on Saxon Rd. 
  • Please bring your own chair

  
  

  More about Beth

  Beth Stelzleni is a seasoned riding clinician who has successfully competed through the upper levels of both dressage and eventing. With a particular passion for off-the-track Thoroughbreds and green horses, Beth brings a patient, thoughtful approach to training. In 2023, she placed 3rd out of more than 80 horses at the Thoroughbred Makeover in Kentucky, a testament to her ability to bring out the best in young and developing horses. She has had the privilege of learning from respected masters in eventing, dressage, and natural horsemanship, and draws from this diverse background to offer a program focused on slowly and correctly developing the horse and rider—mentally, physically, and emotionally. Her students have gone on to compete successfully at the FEI levels in eventing and earn their medals in dressage, reflecting her commitment to solid foundations and long-term growth. 

  
  

  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.

  
  

  Thanks,

  Danielle Perry

  GDCTA Kudzu Klinic Chair

  404-219-1266 / danielle.perry@siemens.com
  

  
  

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• GAIG/USDF Region 3 Dressage Championships & AFND

  • Start
    October 03, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    October 05, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Georgia International Horse Park
  • Registered
    22 registrants

  Register

  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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  Open Date: July 21, 2025 / Closing Date: September 8, 2025

  
  

  Prize List / Enter at HORSESHOWOFFICE.com

  Additional show information may be found on the USDF website

  The Great American/USDF Regional Dressage Championships program is designed to promote and recognize the pursuit of excellence by providing a showcase competition that meets established quality standards for riders within each of the nine USDF regions. Riders can qualify for the Regional Championships by riding in designated qualifying classes at USDF recognized competitions. The Regional Championship competitions provide an excellent opportunity for spectators to view the top horses and riders in their region.

  How to Qualify:

  To qualify for a Regional Championship, horse/rider combinations must earn a total of two qualifying scores at two different USEF-licensed/USDF-recognized Dressage Competitions, from two different judges. For more information, please become familiar with all of the program rules.

  • Program Rules (PDF) 
  • Qualified horse and rider list (preliminary) 
  • Score Check

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  Ringside Table Reservations available (PDF registration)
  

  Volunteers:

  If you would like to volunteer, (members earn hours toward the Liz Faso Memorial Volunteer of the Year Awards sponsored by Bouckaert Farm!) register or email admin@gdcta.org.

  Volunteer Coordinator: 

  Alexis Elliott

  ameforward@outlook.com

  305-748-0092

  
  

  Sponsoring:

  Interested in Sponsoring, being a Vendor, or Advertising in the program?

  
  

  See Registration, the Sponsor Packet, and contact us! 

  Downloadable Sponsorship PDF.

  Sponsorship Chair: 

  Alexis Elliott

  ameforward@outlook.com

  305-748-0092

  
  

  ***New - Volunteer Recognition Hospitality Tent 

  
  

  Advertising / Vendors:

  
  

  You can see all the options and pay using "register". Send your JPG, PNG or PDF ad file to webmaster@gdcta.org by September 20.

  • Advertising Form PDF

  Vendor Form (you can use the form and mail it in with a check or you can pay online - request an invoice if you need to combine different participation)

  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 a 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

  • Tonya Scruggs braidbandtails@gmail.com 678-588-4280
  • Ashley Ivany ashleyaivany@gmail.com (336)209-4594
  • Jeanne Abbott braidsbyjeanne@gmail.com 352-266-7994

  Photographer

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

  Videographer

  •              Richard's Equine Videography richardsequinevideo@gmail.com 404-308-8713

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  EVENTS

  
  

  • Thursday join us for the wine and cheese 
  • Friday Competitors are encouraged to participate in the Twilight Vendor Walk 
  • Saturday Dinner buffet & entertainment - competitors will have tickets in their welcome packets.
  • Art Show and Sale! The Gallery will be set up in the Legacy Room with some of the artists on site. This is a unique feature of this event. Don't miss out! Allow time to stop in and shop for special, one--of-a-kind gifts~

  Come for the food, stay for fun! Dancing to a DJ in the ring after the entertainment. 

  
  

  Thank you to our SPONSORS!

  
  

  Class & Division Sponsors

  Sponsors

  
  

  
  

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  Shop 'til you drop!

  
  

  Welcome VENDORS! 

  (Application accepted thru Sept 25th - To apply register)

  
  

  Romitelli Boots

  Verhan Saddlery

  Purina Animal Nutrition

  Mobile Horse Supply

  LM Boots

  Willow Tack

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• USDF L Program (A: Nov 8-9, B: Dec 20-21, C: Jan 24-25)

  • Start
    November 08, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    January 25, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Georgia International Horse Park 1996 Centennial Olympic Parkway, Conyers, GA

  Register

  Developed by the USDF Judges’ Committee, this educational training program teaches judge evaluate the correct training of dressage horses.

  APPLICATION (Participants must apply and mail in a check - Auditors are invited but will not be able to ask questions hence "silent auditor" in the registration.) Please email your competed app to Marian Bickers mcbjumper@gmail.com.

  
  

  GDCTA members: $750 for participants and $75 for Auditors 

  Non-GDCTA members: $825 for participants and $85 for Auditors

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  The L Education Program is designed with several goals in mind:

  1. Provide trainers, instructors, competitors and spectators' insight into the evaluative techniques of judging dressage.
  2. Prepare and evaluate candidates who wish to pursue entry into the USEF 'r' Judge Training Program.
  3. Provide continuing education for licensed judges and L graduates.

  This educational training program features selected faculty of experienced, United States Equestrian Federation recognized “S” judges.

  The Program is divided into two parts; each part is made up of three sessions:

  Part 1- “A Judge’s Perspective” is open to all USDF Members; this is the educational foundation of the program.
  

  • Part A November 8-9 Joan Darnell - is an introduction to judging and biomechanics. View Video -     Nov 8th classes will be held at the Spring Hill Suites in Conyers; Nov 9 and all subsequent days will be held at the Georgia International Horse Park.
  • Part B December 20-21 Kathy Rowse - is about judging criteria for gaits & paces, movements & figures. View Video
  • Part C Jan 24-25 Lisa Schmidt - is about collective marks, equitation, rider biomechanics and basics.

  MORE details from USDF: https://www.usdf.org/education/judge-training/lprogram/index.asp

  
  

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  Demonstration Riders - dates to be announced

  There is no demonstration riding cost for test riders. There is no haul-in fee. If you want a day stall (arrive Saturday; depart Sunday -has 2 bags of shavings) there is a $45 fee payable to GDCTA.

  
  

  Note - If demonstration riders plan to audit any part of that weekend’s session, they must pay for an auditor spot.

  
  

  Contact Marian Bickers mcbjumper@gmail.com for dates and details.

  
  

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  ACCOMODATIONS: Book reservations early.

  • La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham, Conyers 770-918-0092 (Host Hotel)
  • Hampton Inn, Conyers 770-483-8838
  • Comfort Inn, Conyers 770-760-0300
  • Holiday Inn Express, Conyers 678-964-2400
  • Hawthorn Suites, Conyers 770-761-9155 

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  Refund policy:

  For Participates: Participates who cancel after confirming their participation and sending payment to attend the L Program will receive a refund, minus a $25 processing fee, only in the event a replacement rider can be found by GDCTA. Participates who must cancel due to medical reasons may receive a refund if GDCTA is properly notified in writing, via mail or e-mail, including physician statement. If no replacement is available, the Participate will not receive a refund. 

  
  

  Auditor tickets are nonrefundable and are not eligible for voluntary refunds.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• USDF L Program Session B - Auditing

  • Start
    December 20, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    December 21, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Georgia International Horse Park 1996 centennial Olympic Parkway, Conyers, GA

  Register

  Developed by the USDF Judges’ Committee, this educational training program teaches judge evaluate the correct training of dressage horses.

  GDCTA members: $75 for Silent Auditors 

  Non-GDCTA: $85 for Silent Auditors

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  The L Education Program is designed with several goals in mind:

  1. Provide trainers, instructors, competitors and spectators' insight into the evaluative techniques of judging dressage.
  2. Prepare and evaluate candidates who wish to pursue entry into the USEF 'r' Judge Training Program.
  3. Provide continuing education for licensed judges and L graduates.

  This educational training program features selected faculty of experienced, United States Equestrian Federation recognized “S” judges.

  The Program is divided into two parts; each part is made up of three sessions:

  Part 1- “A Judge’s Perspective” is open to all USDF Members; this is the educational foundation of the program.
  

  • Part A November 8-9 Joan Darnell - is an introduction to judging and biomechanics. View Video
  • Part B December 20-21 Kathy Rowse - is about judging criteria for gaits & paces, movements & figures. View Video
  • Part C Jan 24-25 Lisa Schmidt - is about collective marks, equitation, rider biomechanics and basics.

  MORE details from USDF: https://www.usdf.org/education/judge-training/lprogram/index.asp

  
  

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  Demonstration Riders

  There is no demonstration riding cost for test riders. There is a stabling fee at the Horse Park but you can choose to haul in and use your trailer Note - If demonstration riders plan to audit any part of that weekend’s session, they must pay for an auditor spot.

  
  

  Contact Marian Bickers mcbjumper@gmail.com for details.

  
  

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  Refund policy:

  Auditor tickets are nonrefundable and are not eligible for voluntary refunds.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• USDF L Program Session C - Auditing

  • Start
    January 24, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    January 25, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Georgia International Horse Park 1996 Centennial Olympic Parkway , Conyers, GA

  Register

  Developed by the USDF Judges’ Committee, this educational training program teaches judge evaluate the correct training of dressage horses.

  If you bought your tickets for this weekend on the other page, you are set! 

  GDCTA members: $75 for Silent Auditors 

  Non-GDCTA: $85 for Silent Auditors

  ***

  The L Education Program is designed with several goals in mind:

  1. Provide trainers, instructors, competitors and spectators' insight into the evaluative techniques of judging dressage.
  2. Prepare and evaluate candidates who wish to pursue entry into the USEF 'r' Judge Training Program.
  3. Provide continuing education for licensed judges and L graduates.

  This educational training program features selected faculty of experienced, United States Equestrian Federation recognized “S” judges.

  The Program is divided into two parts; each part is made up of three sessions:

  Part 1- “A Judge’s Perspective” is open to all USDF Members; this is the educational foundation of the program.
  

  • Part A November 8-9 Joan Darnell - is an introduction to judging and biomechanics. View Video
  • Part B December 20-21 Kathy Rowse - is about judging criteria for gaits & paces, movements & figures. View Video
  • Part C Jan 24-25 Lisa Schmidt - is about collective marks, equitation, rider biomechanics and basics.

  MORE details from USDF: https://www.usdf.org/education/judge-training/lprogram/index.asp

  
  

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  Demonstration Riders

  There is no demonstration riding cost for test riders. There is a stabling fee at the Horse Park but you can choose to haul in and use your trailer Note - If demonstration riders plan to audit any part of that weekend’s session, they must pay for an auditor spot.

  
  

  Contact Marian Bickers mcbjumper@gmail.com for details.

  
  

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  Refund policy:

  Auditor tickets are nonrefundable and are not eligible for voluntary refunds.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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