Happy Earth Day! Hope everything and everyone is doing well. April brings us an opportunity to celebrate amidst the news that's bombarding us from around the world. Mia Laney won the free Junior membership. She was sent in by Kimberly Wallace. Congratulations to Mia and thank you Kimberly for nominating her! The Training Grant application deadline is June 1st. Whether you are an amateur, junior, or professional, you may qualify for one of our four (4) $800 Training Grants! Everything you need to know about participating in the Grant program is on the website or click the link below. The April 25th “The Stay-at-Home Dressage Series benefiting the Equestrian Aid Foundation” is closed with 17 entries. Thank you for donating to the Equestrian Aid Foundation! The deadline for entries in the May 2nd weekend is Monday, April 27th with Sandy Hotz judging. Janet Foy is judging the May 9th, ride a test with an entry deadline of May 4th. Future event updates… check the website or click the links in this email for complete details. You can also follow on Facebook event pages. - May 30-31: The Anne Gribbons clinic has been postponed to a later undecided date.
- June 6-7: We are excited to be hosting 5* eventer Michael Pollard for a jumping clinic at Chatt Hills, Fairburn, GA
- June 27-28: Jeremy Steinberg clinic has been put on hold to see what is going on closer to the date.
- July 11-12: Greater Atlanta Dressage southern I & II, Conyers, GA
- July 18-19: Kim Gentry Bitting Clinic, Bear Creek Farm. Moreland, GA
Instead of lamenting that events are canceled or changed or you can't stick to your normal routine right now, embrace the time you have to catch up on some things you've been meaning to do. Ride. Video that ride and submit it to our charity series! Clean tack. Clean out that trailer. Isn’t it time to wash blankets? Check with Wilsun for their blanket washing special! To me, the minute-by-minute reporting creates more havoc, so, while I'm giving proper attention to hand-washing and sanitizing (like my mama taught me), I'm choosing to concentrate on more positive and productive things these days. Hope you are too! Caren Caren Caverly President, GDCTA ccaverly@comcast.net 770-713-4025 #EquestriansStandUnited |
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The GDCTA Training Grant has been established to provide funding support for GDCTA member-riders who are working to sharpen their riding skills. Four grants of $800* each will be offered to GDCTA members for concentrated work with a trainer of their choice within one year of receiving the grant award. | | |
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The GDCTA Training Grant has been established to provide funding support for GDCTA member-riders who are working to sharpen their riding skills. Four grants of $800* each will be offered to GDCTA members for concentrated work with a trainer of their choice within one year of receiving the grant award. One grant will be awarded in each of the following categories: Adult Amateur – Dressage Professional Combined Training Jr/YR
Eligibility: GDCTA members in good standing. US Citizen or permanent US resident holding Green card Involvement in a regular riding program with active instruction over the last three years
Closing Date: June 1, 2020 Questions: Amanda Moretz Grant Program Committee Chair 404-645-4469 Amandamoretzbodywork@gmail.com |
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Join us for The Stay-at-Home Dressage Series benefiting the Equestrian Aid Foundation May 2/3, May 9/10, May 16/17 | | |
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Competitor Tent, the app for competitive riders, and the GDCTA are teaming up with a panel of amazing judges to create the virtual charity series, “The Stay-at-Home Dressage Series benefiting the Equestrian Aid Foundation”. Riders will register through Eqentries.com by the Monday before, then video their test and upload it from home by the Wednesday before each weekend. A small team of USDF and USEA judges will then judge the tests and scores will be made available through the Competitor Tent app which can be downloaded for free from the app store here. USDF tests offered will be Intro through Fourth Level, PSG, I 1 and 2, and GP. One USEA test at each level Amoeba through Advanced will also be offered. Intro, Amoeba and Tadpole tests will be judged by an L graduate or 'r' judge. Lendon Gray will be giving additional comments on all the Junior rides! Scores will be available in the Competitor Tent app on Saturday for USDF (dressage) tests and Sunday for USEA (eventing) tests. Tests will also be scanned and emailed to all riders. Entries do not have to be in a sand ring, but the riding area should be marked to measure official ring sizes of 20 meters x 60 meters or 20 meters x 40 meters, depending on the test, and should have appropriate ring letters. Show attire is not required. We encourage riders participating in this series to follow social distancing guidelines as suggested or required by local authorities. About the Equestrian Aid Foundation The Equestrian Aid Foundation and their Disaster Relief Fund helps equestrian professionals and industry service providers who are experiencing an unexpected financial crisis as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic. JUDGES May 2: Sandy Hotz, "S" (CO) May 9: Janet Foy, FEI O/5* (CO) May 16: Dolly Hannon, "S" (CO) All events: Lendon Gray will also be giving comments on all the Junior rides! Others TBA |
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| | View the full details of GDCTA events, including GDCTA-recognized schooling shows, on the website calendar HORSE SHOWS USEF/USDF 2020 Show Season - July 11-12: Greater Atlanta Dressage Southern I & II, Conyers, GA
- August 29-30: Labor Day Classic I & II Dressage Show, Conyers, GA
GDCTA Schooling Shows* August 1-2 Summer Finals at Wills Park, Alpharetta, GA October 10-11 Atlanta National Fall Dressage at GIHP, Conyers, GA May 2, May 9, May 16: The Stay-at-Home Dressage Series benefiting the Equestrian Aid Foundation CLINICS, ETC. POSTPONED - May 30-31 Anne Gribbons Dressage, Shannondale Farm, Milton, GA June 1/20 Deadline for Yearbook Advertising Jun 1 Deadline for the GDCTA Training Grant Applications (members only) Jun 6-7 Michael Pollard Eventing, Chatt Hills Eventing, Fairburn, GA ON HOLD - Jun 27-28 Jeremy Steinberg Dressage, Shannondale Farm, Milton, GA Jul 18-19 Kim Gentry Bitting Clinic, Bear Creek Farm, Moreland, GA Nov TBA Trainer’s Symposium Dressage, Shannondale Farm, Milton, GA
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| | Michael Pollard Eventing Clinic June 6-7, 2020 Chattahoochee Hills Eventing 9445 Brown Lake Rd Fairburn, GA 30213 Show Jumping Saturday and Cross Country Sunday All Levels Offered PRICING GDCTA Members
Group Lessons: $85 per lesson Private Lessons: $135 per lesson (Limited Availability) Non GDCTA Members
Group Lessons: $100 per lesson Private Lessons: $150 per lesson (Limited Availability) Each rider can bring one "assistant" for free. Stabling (upon request) $40 a stall (Shavings not included)
Chatt Hills Facility Fee
$50 per lesson (Chatt Hills Volunteer Vouchers Accepted) Auditing $25 CONTACT Joanne Morse joannemorse1@yahoo.com 770-313-6283 Facebook Event Page: here | | |
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The yearbook issue of the Collected Remarks magazine will take a look at important (and FUN!!) 2019 results, remarks, and reflection. Marketing is often the first thing that is cut when times are tough, but realistically marketing should receive even greater focus when things are slow. Increasing your visibility while your competition is decreasing theirs makes you poised to capture an even larger market share when things begin to recover. We've added BUSINESS CARD Ads – 2"x3" horizontal Member price: $40 / Nonmember price: $45 Don't miss your chance to place an ad that reaches more than 800 Dressage and Eventing riders throughout the region. RESERVE SPACE TODAY! Contact a Caren Caverly ccaverly@comcast.com 770-713-4025 or submit the form before June 1st. Ad creative due by 6/20/2020. | | |
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The Collected Remarks April issue has been published! Collected Remarks is the official publication of the Georgia Dressage and Combined Training Association, Inc. (GDCTA). Seeking GUEST AUTHORS Would you like an opportunity to play with your writing skills? We are looking for appropriate articles from guest writers for our online issue of Collected Remarks. Submit your article (see guidelines) to be considered for publication in the GDCTA Collected Remarks newsletter. The deadline for each newsletter is the 5th of the month prior to publication. We also accept submissions of high-resolution member photos for the annual yearbook print edition. Send photos to yearbook@gdcta.org | | |
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