Dressage Championships Wrap Up

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Reflecting on the weekend, competitor and USDF Region 3 Director Susan Bender was delighted. “It’s been such a super weekend! Of course it’s a major competition for all of us, but at the same time it’s been such a competitor-friendly show where everyone seems to be having fun and enjoying not only great sport but also wonderful camaraderie,” Bender observed. “The venue has been terrific and I’m hearing from exhibitors about how much they love the stabling and the grounds. For many of our riders, this is the biggest competition they’ve ever been to, and it’s a big deal for them to be here and they love it – it’s an accomplishment just to be here. I’d like to sincerely thank everyone at the GDCTA who I know have worked incredibly hard to make this show so successful.”

Always a great time in Conyers! Thanks to all that put this wonderful show on. ~Karin Andra

Wonderful show! ~Emily Wright

It was a great weekend to volunteer and see such talented riders with their beautiful horses. ~Lori Goodwin

Great show as usual! Thank you all for our hard work! ~Christine Malpartida

Thank you GDCTA for organizing and running a fabulous show!! ~Laura Sevriens

I always enjoy going to regionals, and I had fun scribing at the show this year. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to help out. ~Nancy Roberts

Thank you. Had an awesome time. ~Sandra Pulliam

Many thank you’s to ALL the Georgia Dressage and Combined Training Association board members and other volunteers! Great job! ~Cindy Thaxton

First we celebrated Sandy Donovan, our years-long horse show manager and secretary, retirement. Then the Unicorn was unmasked to reveal none other than our president Caren Caverly! Who knew?!

The GIHP would like to congratulate Sandy Donovan with GDCTA on her retirement! It has been an absolute joy to work with Sandy for so many years during the Georgia Dressage and Combined Training Association's events. GDCTA celebrated Sandy's retirement and years of commitment to the organization over the weekend. The GIHP wishes you the very best and much happiness in all of your upcoming adventures.

What a great secretary she has been through the years! Such a pleasure to work with! Thank you!! ~Laurens Bissell

We’re going to miss you, Sandy! ~Tim Lockwood

I will miss you so much!! You managed to keep everything running smoothly with a smile and lightness! I have learned so much from you over the years!! ~Beverly Bowman

Sandy is the best, we sure will miss you! ~Dianne Ginn

Happy retirement Sandy Donovan! ~Joni Zeccola

Last but not least, we enjoyed a buffet while being entertained by Ginger Duke, a trick rider from Texas, along with a vaulting demo from the Falconwood Vaulters from Covington, Georgia.

We want to send out a booming THANK YOU to all of our competitors, sponsors, officials, staff & volunteers for helping to make this show such a success! It’s said often but that’s because it is true - we cannot do this without you.

Loved the vaulting! ~Susan McCoskey

They were all amazing. ~Peri Lambros

Great job Georgia Dressage and Combined Training Association! Best Reg 3 Sat evening yet! ~Cindy Thaxton

Thank you for having us! It was great fun! ~Ginger Duke

Thank you so much Georgia Dressage and Combined Training Association for having us be part of your dinner entertainment last night. That atmosphere is something we will remember for a while! ~Falconwood Vaulters

What a fantastic party. Well done GDCTA. ~Pagan Gilman

GDCTA wanted super coverage of this show so they brought in Jennifer Keeler of Yellow Horse Marketing to take over the Facebook page during the show. Jennifer posted videos, press releases, photos, and you might say it was the most media covered show ever in Georgia! June Brewer took over the Instagram account for a more candid approach to the coverage.

If you missed any of the posts, search our show hashtags both on Instagram (@gdcta) and on Facebook. #gdcta , #region3dressage & #region3dressagechampionships

SPONSORS

Silver

 DeNiro Boot Co  Excel Supplements  Wilsun Custom Horse Blankets

Bronze

 Todd Kroupa, Berkshire Hathaway/Georgia Farms and Land  Nancy Bardy, Custom Saddlery

RING SPONSORS

Excel EQ Supplements - ring 1 Top Hats & Under That - ring 4 I Love My Horse - ring 5 DeNiro Boots - ring 6 Wilsun Custom Blanket - ring 8 Custom Saddlery - ring 9 Todd Kroupa/Berkshire Hathaway - ring 16