For clinics and other events: 

Payment is required to hold your spot. Your clinic space is not reserved until payment is received.

Tickets are nonrefundable and are not eligible for voluntary refunds. The value of your ticket may be applied toward the price of a ticket for another clinic. If a replacement rider is found for your spot, you will receive a refund.

GDCTA is hosting the 2026 Great American Insurance Group/United States Dressage Federation Region 3 Championships this October 2-4 at the Georgia International Horse Park.

We’re expecting a fantastic turnout of dedicated horse owners, riders, and families from across Georgia and the Southeast—and we’d love to include your business as a local partner. 

Full details can be found at gdcta.org/championships or reach out to a committee member.

GDCTA Show Committee

·       Show Manager: Caren Caverly – ccaverly@comcast.net | (770) 713-4025

·       Sponsor/Vendor/Volunteer Coordinator: Aly Elliott – ameforward@outlook.com | (305) 748-0092

·       Advertising Coordinator: June Brewer – webmaster@gdcta.org | (678) 677-4404

You are invited to participate in the following project:

GDCTA is launching something brand‑new, a little experimental, and completely powered by you.

We’re creating a member‑driven fiction eBook—a collaborative storytelling project shaped by the ideas, imagination, and lived horse‑world experience of our community. Instead of one author… we’re writing it together.

What Build It Together Is

A multi‑chapter equestrian novel set in the world of dressage and eventing, where GDCTA members help decide the tone, characters, plot twists, horses, rivalries, settings, and big emotional moments. Each chapter will be written with the help of AI, guided by your submissions.

As chapters are completed, they’ll appear in Collected Remarks so you can follow the story’s evolution—and keep steering it.

How You Can Shape the Story

We’re gathering member input on everything that makes a great equestrian tale come alive:

• Genre & tone — heartfelt, dramatic, mysterious, romantic, funny… you choose
• Plot twists — the big moments that keep readers hooked
• Characters — riders, trainers, juniors, pros, underdogs, and barn personalities
• Horse partners — breeds, quirks, talents, and challenges
• Settings — barns, showgrounds, regions, atmospheres
• Relationships — rivalries, friendships, mentorships, romances
• Training arcs — setbacks, breakthroughs, and big wins
• Scenes — the vivid moments you want to see on the page

Every submission helps shape the next chapter.

Ready to Add Your Voice?

The input form is open now:

Submit your ideas to the Build It Together project

Whether you have a single character name, a full plot arc, or just a wild twist you’ve always wanted to see in a horse story—your creativity belongs in this book.

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!

Please join us in welcoming Alexis Elliott, GDCTA’s new Volunteer Coordinator! She’ll be managing volunteers at all our upcoming shows, and we’re excited to have her onboard. 

Next shows needing volunteers:

•  Aug 9–10: GDCTA Summer Finals Schooling Show
•  Aug 30–31: Labor Day Classic I & II
•  Oct 3–5: GAIG/USDF Region 3 Dressage Championships & AFND

Volunteer roles: Scribes, ring stewards, runners, awards desk, and more! No experience needed. 

Want to help out?

 Email Alexis at ameforward@outlook.com / 305-748-0092

#GDCTA #DressageVolunteers #HorseShowHelpers #VolunteerWithUs #GeorgiaDressage

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.

Please email all materials by the application deadline - November 1st. YES you must APPLY. Once all of your materials are in and your eligibility is confirmed an invoice will be emailed to you.

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

• Details https://bit.ly/3B8j4aE

Direct SCHOOLING SHOW questions and email materials to Joanne Morse joannemorse1@yahoo.com

• Details https://gdcta.org/event-5873640

Photo for attention!

#gdcta #lettermanjacket #gdctaawards

Let us know if you have something you want to donate!

~You do not have to be a member to donate~

Businesses across the board are encouraged to support our community – your donation will be highlighted in our auction! From tack shops, feed stores, pet suppliers, bodywork for horses or humans, riding lessons – in person or virtual – to local restaurants, golf courses, retailers, spas and hotels, thoughtfully engaging the equestrian community is the key to building a successful link between our members and your products and services.

If you would like to donate a product or service to this event, email admin@gdcta.org or fill out the donation form that’s on the website: https://gdcta.org/event-5587099.

The Rider Standings for Schooling Shows have been updated. Please check yours!

All corrections must be done by the November 1st deadline. No changes after that! Please contact Caren Caverly ccaverly@comcast.net with questions.

Scroll to find the links to the Rider Standings: https://gdcta.org/Awards

Due to the air quality issues in Conyers, the Atlanta Fall National Dressage show on October 5-6, 2024, is MOVED TO

Wills Park Equestrian Center

11915 Wills Rd

Alpharetta, GA 30009

ENTRIES:

We are re-opening entries! If you want to enter the show at Wills Park, print out and email the last 4 pages of the prize list (old or new) that you can find on the website page https://gdcta.org/event-5425341  along with your Coggins and Vax information to Caren Caverly at ccaverly@comcast.net by NOON on Thursday, 10/3.

We cannot restart online entries at this point, so you do have to email Caren any new entry.

SCRATCHES:

If you are unable to attend at Wills Park, please email Caren Caverly at ccaverly@comcast.net by NOON on Thursday, 10/3 for a SHOW CREDIT to the May 2025 Greater Atlanta Dressage Southern show at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, GA.

Refund Policy: After the closing date which is now Thursday, October 3^rd at noon, 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.

STABLING & RIDE TIMES:

The Stabling list should be online on the evening of Thursday, October 3.

Ride times will be available by NOON on Friday, October 4.

GDCTA social media pages will not be monitored over the next couple of days.

All questions should be directed to Caren Caverly at 770-713-4025 or ccaverly@comcast.net.