Collected Remarks - April 2021

Collected Remarks

April 2021

Georgia Dressage and Combined Training Association, Inc. GDCTA is a Group Member Organization of USDF.

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In This Issue

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STORIES

Outside the Sandbox

delivering general articles and activities

5 – Letter from the President 7 – The Way I See It

9 – GDCTA Horse of the Month – Luciana TBF

Caren Caverly

webmaster@gdcta.org

Dustin Webber

Ad space is limited. Scheduled ads are due by the 5th of the month prior to publication. Information about advertising is also available online at:

Janet Memark

Dressage

inside the sandbox

11 – GDCTA Dressage Clinic Schedule 13 – Dressage Spirit!

Susan Travis

17-19 – Dressage Show Prep

Amelia’s Dressage Academy

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Hello, My Name is Pavlov. Ring a Bell?

16 – JJ Tate Dressage Clinic

21 – Laura Graves Dressage Clinic

22 – Youth Corner: My First CDI 23 – TEAM Clinic with Lendon Gray Eventing

GDCTA.org/advertise

Bill Woods

The deadline for articles is also the 5th of the month prior to publication. Advertisements and Articles should be emailed to: webmaster@gdcta.org

Maribeth Hebert Liz Molloy

The advertisements contained herein are paid advertisements.

The information is provided by the service provider. The GDCTA makes no specific recommendations for any particular company, individual, or service.

3 time the fun

25 – Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event GDCTA Business

a glimpse behind the curtain

27 – Donors

28-29 – GDCTA Board & Committees 6 – GDCTA Training Grants

30-31 – Meeting Highlights 33 – Event Calendar

34-39 – GDCTA Business Directory

On the Cover COVER IMAGE:

Maggie Shuman on S'more. Liz chose this one because she smiled around the whole course!

PHOTO: Liz Crawley Photography

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Outside the Sandbox delivering general articles and activities

Dearest members, Welcome the infinite possibility of the season – spring horse show season! Tis a season like no other this year, as we yearn for “relaxation”, sit centered in the saddle, stare our demons straight in the eye, and feel the individual and collective love of the judges!

USEF put out a COVID-19 Action Plan update this month stating: . . .the current USEF COVID-19 Action Plan remains in place for all USEF-licensed competitions. However, we are optimistic that we will be able to permit a limited number of spectators at USEF-licensed competitions by mid-May. Further updates and new protocols will be provided in the coming weeks so that organizers and spectators have time to prepare in advance.

As a result, the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event April 22-25 has no spectators again so is being broadcast free on the USEF network. See details in the Eventing section.

As you know, the GDCTA yearbook is just around the corner. This is where many businesses choose to advertise because people hold on to these commemorative issues of Collected Remarks. The advertising deadline is June 1st. For details, check out our media planning guide on the website: www.gdcta.org/advertise.

When making your show schedule, remember that scores earned at GDCTA-hosted shows, count twice toward the awards requirements! You could qualify for dressage in one two-show weekend. Woohoo!

Important Deadlines: April 26 - Rider applications due for JJ Tate Clinic (email ccaverly@comcast.net) May 3 – Entries due for Greater Atlanta Dressage Southern Dressage Show (enter at Eqentries.com) May 24 – Rider applications due for Laura Graves Clinic (email ccaverly@comcast.net) June 1 – Advertising commitments due for GDCTA Yearbook (www.gdcta.org/advertise) June 1 – Grant applications due (https://www.gdcta.org/training-grants) June 7 – Rider applications due for Jeremy Steinberg Clinic (email ccaverly@comcast.net) Recently added events: April 24: Kudzu Klinic: Learn to Scribe (https://gdcta.wildapricot.org/event-4214689) May 8-9: Anne Gribbons Dressage Clinic (https://gdcta.wildapricot.org/event-4188650) September 17-19 Dressage4Kids at the Georgia Horse Park (too new to have a link yet!)

With the events we have coming up, we need volunteers! Contact Heather Askew hdraskew@gmail.com 404272-1789 or me to help us out. Volunteering allows you to connect to your community and make it a better place. Even helping out with the smallest tasks can make a real difference!

Looking forward to seeing you all soon!

Warmest regards,

Caren

Caren Caverly President, GDCTA ccaverly@comcast.net 770-713-4025

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GDCTA MEMBER TRAINING GRANT S Requirements

The GDCTA 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.

These grants represent an investment by GDCTA. The recipient understands that the membership will benefit as a result of the recipient’s experience, therefore it is a requirement that the recipient will:

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The mission of the GDCTA Grant Program is to provide educational opportunities to members who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to and/or excellence in the sport as well as service and ambassadorship within the Association.

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The grant is meant for a GDCTA member to have the opportunity to be in a training situation that is not readily available during the course of his/her daily pattern. Grant monies must be used to participate in educational programs that include, but are not limited to: seminars, workshops, clinics and training programs offered by recognized or certified instructors.

Opening Date: February 1, 2021 Closing Date: June 1, 2021 Winner Announcement: July 1, 2021

Categories • • • •

Apply online:

Adult Amateur – Dressage Professional Combined Training Jr/YR

www.gdcta.org/training-grants

Questions?

Eligibility • • •

write an article for the GDCTA newsletter, Collected Remarks, for use on the GDCTA website and for GDCTA’s use in other publications give a verbal report at a GDCTA board meeting as soon as possible after their training is complete volunteer at least 8 hours (or the equivalent of one day) at a GDCTA function within a year of receiving the grant.

Janie Pride Grant Program Committee Chair 706-326-4354

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

*I understand that I will receive an initial $600 of the grant after details of my training are confirmed, and one month before my training; the balance in the amount of $200 will be sent to me when the GDCTA newsletter editors receive my training experience article.

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The Way I see It

by Dustin Webber

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GDCTA Recognized USDF Regional Schooling Show Recognized WDAA #21-218 Recognized

Offering the Lisa Seger Insurance AA Medal Class (Training Level, Test 3)

https://gdcta.wildapricot.org/event-4139186

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Louciana TBF We found Louciana as a 4-year-old Dutch warmblood in Newnan for my daughter Lillian to grow with. I know she is young, but she is just such a special horse with an amazing temperament. The pair started to do very well together, learning how to jump and the wonders of cross country. Just a few months after she settled in, Louciana was diagnosed with an immune mediated Keratitis, requiring her to have a procedure and be off a couple of months. They are just getting back into the swing of things, and I continue to be amazed every day by what they accomplish together. ~Janet Memark

Louciana TBF Farm

: Loulou Lemon at Foxberry

Lillian’s homemade treats (she is the official taste tester for her treat business).

She has a lovely trot that she likes to show off.

She loves to jump!

Cross country.

She is very sweet and smart. Lillian once fell off going over a bank. Louciana was so startled that the next time she went over, she gently stepped up to make sure she didn’t lose her again…

Accepting Silent Auction Get your Barn Basket for the She loves to get treats! items now! raffle in early!

January 20-29, 2021!

She once met some Minions at a jump once. She is still convinced Caren Caverly Lori Goodwin they are out to get her. ccaverly@comcast.net lori@goodwinfam.org 770-713-4025 404-226-1770 She is the granddaughter of the Gold Medal Olympic Show Jumper Jus Du Pomme.

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DRESSAGE inside the Sandbox

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GDCTA DRESSAGE CLINICS 2021 GDCTA is hosting dressage clinics at USEF Elite Training Facility Shannondale Farm in Milton, Georgia, again in 2021.

This year, we are trying something different – rider selection will be done by lottery! All members may apply. It’s simple to apply: send an email to Caren Caverly at ccaverly@comcast.net with the clinician’s name & date, your name, your category (Jr/YR / AA / Open), and your riding level.

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Rider must be a GDCTA member Deadline to Apply 2 Months* before the clinic Riders will be chosen by 'raffle' drawing and will be contacted within the next week*.

Rider selection raffle will draw for juniors, adult amateurs, and professionals. “Wild card" draws will be used to round out the rider slots. If there are not enough applicants in any category, we will add riders from the others, of course.

Payment to hold your slot will be expected one month before the clinic.*

*Dates are “unless otherwise stated” because scheduling might not allow exactly two months prior.

We hope you will join us for these special educational opportunities.

May 8-9, 2021: Anne Gribbons - Anne Gribbons is an FEI 5* judge, USEF "S" and "R" Sports Horse Breeding judge, and international competitor.

•Tickets: https://gdcta.wildapricot.org/event-4188650 •Auditors: $50 per day or $80 for the weekend, both options include lunch

June 26-27, 2021: Jessica Jo “JJ” Tate - Known for her classical education and elegant

riding, JJ is a top competitor whose devotion to the very highest standards of horsemanship and integrity make her a positive role model in the contemporary dressage world.

•Tickets: gdcta.wildapricot.org/event-4137415 •Riders: 2 rides: $650, $125 stabling; Auditors: $50 per day or $80 for the weekend, both options include lunch •Deadline to apply April 26th, riders will be notified by May 3rd, payment is due by May 26th.

July 24-25, 2021: Laura Graves - Laura is one of the most successful USA dressage riders

of all time. Her training is steeped in solid background of USDF instructors, Anne Gribbons, and Debbie McDonald. •Tickets: https://gdcta.wildapricot.org/event-4218683 •Riders: 2 rides: $750, $125 stabling; Auditors: $50 per day or $80 for the weekend, both options include lunch •Deadline to apply May 24th, riders will be notified by May 31st, payment is due by June 24th.

August 7-8, 2021: Jeremy Steinberg - Jeremy Steinberg enjoys teaching, emphasizing

an environment conducive to learning classical dressage and good horsemanship. His goal is for students to understand the basic philosophies of dressage, enabling them to work successfully with their own horses.

•Tickets: gdcta.wildapricot.org/event-4172132 •Riders: 2 rides: $600, $125 stabling; Auditors: $50 per day or $80 for the weekend, both options include lunch •Deadline to apply June 7th, riders will be notified by June 14th, payment is due by July 7th.

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May 15-16, 2021 Enter using Eqentries.com Beginning in the 2021 show season, all scores earned at GDCTA-hosted shows will Prize count twice year-end awards!

List –toward May 15-16, 2021 Official Name:

Georgia Dressage and Combined Training Association

Greater Atlanta Dressage Southern I (USEF/USDF#661 )(May 15) and

Greater Atlanta Dressage Southern II (USEF/USDF#328930 )(May 16) Official Qualifying Competition for the 2021 Adequam FEI North American Youth Championships; 2021 Markel/USEF Young and Developing Horse Dressage National Championships; the 2021 USEF Children Dressage National Championship; the 2021 USEF Pony Rider Dressage National Championship; 2021 USEF Junior and Young Rider Dressage National Championships; and the 2021 USEF Young Adult 'Brentina Cup' Dressage National Championships.

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.

Official Qualifying Competition for 2021 GAIG/USDF Regional Dressage Championships Competitors may qualify only once in each show, but may enter more than one qualifying class if they want. Qualifying classes and Tests of Choice are available to facilitate this.

NDPC Pony Cup Partner

If you are entering both shows, PLEASE put all STALL information and payment on the first show entry form.

Opening Date: March 1, 2021 USEF Level 3 Shows

Closing Date: May 3, 2021 (In secretary’s hand)

Location: Georgia International Horse Park, 1996 Centennial Olympic Parkway, Conyers, GA 30013

Sponsored by WILSUN Custom Horse Blankets

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Dressage Spirit! by Susan Travis

oriented, accomplishment-loving of us, dressage is perfect—there is always a next level, always another goal and always the joy of the journey.

Dressage [dress-ahzh] Noun. The passionate pursuit of perfection by the obsessively imperfect.

"Dressage...it's not like trail riding..."

Of course, other activities with horses can be just as intense and goal-oriented and have the potential to create a strong feeling of partnership and love with our horses as well. Joy is the ultimate goal of life; when we feel joy we are one with our Higher Selves, feeling the

“Life is a journey. Dressage is beating your head against a brick wall because it feels SO good when you finally stop.”

True happiness comes from the joy of deeds well done, the zest of creating things new. ~Antoine de Saint-Exupery

same vibration as that of our true selves. Any horse activity that brings joy— trail riding or even ground work and unmounted games— can satisfy the desire to co-create.

I couldn’t imagine not working with horses. I think if horses didn’t exist, I would have invented them. ~Klaus Balkenhol

Dressage is unique in its complexity of components, not limited to speed or greater speed to which there is a limit, as its goal. In dressage there’s no end to the possibilities of new learning and accomplishment, just layers and layers to joyfully uncover.

Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls. ~Mother Teresa As an Intuitive Counselor, I am often asked about happiness, health, money, relationships, jobs, and pets, so when I was asked what makes some riders (including me) so drawn to dressage while others are on the other end of the spectrum, some even thinking dressage is too complicated and possibly even taxing for the horses, I was pleased to accept the opportunity to share my spiritual perspective on the matter. To accomplish this, I called upon a higher power, a force for perfection that lives within us all, that loves and supports us, and is willing to communicate with us to assist in creating the life we want to live, my Spirit Guides.

Regardless of discipline, when you and your horse have joy in your work, you will have achieved everything.

Enjoy the ride!

About Susan Travis: A life-long dressage enthusiast and horsewoman, Susan Travis is dedicated to making only the strongest connections with her clients – human and animal, alike.

My Spirit Guides tell me that this is a time of co-creation on earth, that each of us has learned through many life experiences how to create individually (although it so often feels as if we don’t know), but now we strive to create as like-minded, or like-vibration, human spirits here on earth together–not by accident!

Wherever you find yourself on your journey, take the time to reflect on what matters most to you. Ask yourself, am I aligned with my desires and purpose? If not, now is the time to create the foundation to reach those goals. Susan is available to offer the insight and clarity you need.

For those who love horses, or any animals for that matter, co-creating with them is a perfect place to start the co-creation learning process. Other human partners can be so opinionated, (as can we), and divergent opinions staunchly defended can make co-creation seem like an uphill battle. Dressage offers the benefits of co-creation without the sometimes-intense struggle we experience with other people. Horses, as a rule, are very willing to work with their partners, strive to please, and unless they are in pain, are quite agreeable about

Psychic readings are available by appointment (whitecrest@juno.com / 585-335-3998). Readings are offered over the phone or in-person.

Follow Susan on Facebook: @SusanTravisIntuitiveGuidance

trying to learn new steps. They seem to take great joy and pride in doing so as a matter of fact. For the detail-

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Hello, my name is Pavlov.

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GDCTA is pleased to host Jessica Jo “JJ” Tate for a dressage clinic!

No matter where you are on your Dressage training journey (just starting out or working towards the FEI), this clinic will help give you clarity and focus.

Taking rider applications (simply an email!) now. Limited space for auditors. Tickets available now: gdcta.wildapricot.org/event-4137415 All can apply!

= Riders must be GDCTA members = Apply by April 26th; Riders will be chosen and will be contacted by May 3rd. = The rider price is $650 (2 rides) and $125 for stabling for the weekend.

This clinic will offer 10 riding spots. Rider selection raffle will draw for: 3 juniors, 3 adult amateurs, 3 professionals, and 1 "wild card". If we don't have enough applicants in a category, we will add to the others, of course.

It's easy to apply! Email Caren Caverly at ccaverly@comcast.net with your name, your category (Jr/YR / AA / Open) and your level.

Dressage Show Prep: A Step-by-Step Guide to get YOU READY to SHOW!!!!

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GAIG/USDF Region 3 Dressage Championships October 8-10, 2021 Georgia International Horse Park Conyers, GA

Now Accepting • • • •

Sponsors Vendors Advertisers Volunteers

contact:

Caren Caverly ccaverly@comcast.net 770-713-4025

GDCTA.org/oct-reg-3-champs

GDCTA is thrilled to have Laura Graves return!

Details: www.gdcta.wildapricot.org/event-4218683

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My First CDI

by Maribeth Hebert

I am a USDF bronze medalist, FEI junior rider, and VP of Dressage for the GDCTA Youth Committee. This past month I competed in my first CDI (Concours de Dressage International) on my gelding, Florieux (Flori), and the Global showgrounds in Wellington, Florida. I got Flori last October through the dressage4kids horse dotation program.

This was my first ever CDI and Flori’s first in the United States. Each year Global puts on 12 shows from the first of January to the end of April including the Nations Cup, the Palm Beach Derby, and the Florida International Youth Dressage Championships (FIYDC), which is the event I competed in this season. FIYDC is held each year during the Palm Beach Derby to allow the top youth riders in Florida to compete and get to know one another. We made the decision to compete in a CDI since Flori already had his passport and it was my second season at FEI Juniors. Going into this CDI my hope was to get a good experience in the larger atmosphere riding for international judges before hopefully competing at NAYC this fall as a member of the Region 3 JR team. Due to Covid- 19, the classes were smaller but never did I imagine I would win my first FEI Junior CDI!

If you are ever considering entering a CDI, do it! It is totally worth the experience, especially in Florida. Just do not go into it with any expectation of placing or winning. Go in for the experience and set small personal goals for yourself such as scoring a 63% or even just a clean test! I am so excited to be competing in another CDI at Tryon, where the World Equestrian Games (WEG) was held in 2018, April 22nd- 25th of this year.

Riding in a CDI is truly an experience like no other.

The atmosphere is much larger and you are constantly surrounded by some of America’s best riders. The main international arena surrounded by spectator tables and beautiful flowers and judge’s boxes. In a CDI you can ride in front of three to five judges that are 1* to 5***** judges depending on the class and level of CDI. Flori and I ended up scoring up to a 66% average and even earned a 69% from one judge on our freestyle. We definitely had a lot of nerves throughout the weekend but our scores constantly improved each day even with a couple of errors on the judge’s part.

At the end of the weekend, Flori and I ended up FEI Junior Champion for the CDI, FIYDC, and FEI Junior High point for FIYDC.

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T.E.A.M. Clinic with Lendon Gray and Dressage4kids at Cahuilla Dressage

By Liz Molloy

Such an amazing spring TEAM clinic with Lendon Gray and Dressage4kids!! Very much a meeting of the middle of the triangle with newbies and up and coming. So wonderful to see everyone's progression.

We had amazing lectures, including • Sofie Frontiere who talked about working student life under Steffen Peters and how it still translates into her professional career today.

• Trailer Safety and Maintenance with Amanda McCoy of Allison Farms • Peri Lambros, silent Hawak PEMF, gave a demo with her PEMF machine which made Joshua nap • We had an Easter Egg hunt and • I gave my pep talk on Why Pony Club....especially for this group of girls who are doing the work anyway. Get that Certification for your resume.

Thank you for having me! What an amazing group of young ladies!

- Sofie Frontiere We so enjoyed it! Thank you!!

- Layla Harris Such an amazing weekend!! Thank you for allllllll that you do!

- Grace Burley Amazing! She’s a legend!

- Katie Molloy It was a great weekend!! Thank you for ALL you do for these kids!

- Lisa Weinmurm

Thank you to Anne Margaret Meyers for allowing us to Easter with the TEAM at Dressage4Kids! Thank you use her beautiful facility for the weekend!

Lendon Gray, Liz Molloy, Anne Margaret Meyers and all of the speakers, helpers, and hosts at Cahuilla Dressage!

- Christie Hanson Thank you, Lendon Gray for an amazing TEAM D4k weekend! We all learned so much and can’t wait for you to return! So proud of my girls they were so poised respectful and focused . I am so proud of my three girls today! All the girls were fantastic!

Such an honor to host this event! Thankful for everyone who helped make this happen! Thank you, Liz Molloy, for all you do for these kids! It was a pleasure having everyone!

- Anne Margaret Meyers

EVENTING 3 times the fun

LAND ROVER KENTUCKY THREE-DAY EVENT Mark your calendars for April 22-25, 2021, when you will be able to watch all od the 2021 #LRK3DE action live and for FREE on USEF Network!

Here's how: 1) Join US Sequestrian for free using promo code LRK3DE21 at https://members.usef.org/join-renew/fan-application 2) Bookmark this page to watch: https://broadcast.usef.org/coverage/2021lrk3de It's that easy!

Provisional Schedule – Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event Wednesday, April 21 3 p.m. First Horse Inspection; CCI5*-L only — High Hope Inspection Lane Sponsored by Hagyard Pharmacy 4–6:30 p.m. Competitor Arena Familiarization — Rolex Stadium Thursday, April 22 7:15 a.m. Dressage Test Ride — Rolex Stadium 7:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. CCI4*-S Dressage Tests — Rolex Stadium 1:30–6 p.m. CCI5*-L Dressage Tests — Rolex Stadium 6:15–8 p.m. Arena Familiarization — Rolex Stadium Friday, April 23 7:45 a.m.–Noon CCI4*-S Dressage Tests Resume — Rolex Stadium 1–5:30 p.m. CCI5*-L Dressage Tests Resume — Rolex Stadium Saturday, April 24 8:30–11:30 a.m. CCI4*-S Cross-Country 12:45–4:45 p.m. CCI5*-L Cross-Country 6:30 p.m. CCI4*-S Jumping Course Open to Competitors Sunday, April 25 7:30 a.m. CCI4*-S and CCI5*-L Horse Inspection — High Hope Inspection Lane Sponsored by Hagyard Pharmacy 10 a.m. Presentation of Flags and National Anthem – Rolex Stadium 10:15-11:15 a.m. CCI4*-S Jumping Test first group; reverse order of placing – Rolex Stadium 11:15-11:30 a.m. Drag break 11:30–12:30 p.m. CCI4*-S Jumping Test second group; reverse order of placing; awards immediately after – Rolex Stadium 1:30 p.m. CCI5*-L Course Open to Competitors – Rolex Stadium 2:15–3:15 p.m. CCI5*-L Jumping Test first group; reverse order of placing – Rolex Stadium 3:30–5 p.m. CCI5*-L Jumping Test second group; reverse order of placing; awards immediately after – Rolex Stadium

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GDCTA BUSINESS a glimpse behind the curtain

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Thank you to the following donors for their generous gifts A to Z Horse Cookies Amanda Moretz Bodywork Atlanta Saddlery Bella Med Spa Boisset Collection Pat Borders Bradford Renaissance Portraits Caitlyn Brennan BRONCA Apparel Connecting Humanity Susan Easton Burns Cavali Club Lucy Calhoun Caren Caverly Chip Caverly Richard Cohn Courtney Cook Charlotte Detienne Photography Chattahoochee Hills Eventing Cherokee Feed Chronicle of the Horse Magazine David Erdek Photography Malin Eriksson Seth Deitchman, Morgan Stanley The Drew Boot EasyCare, Inc. Finish Line Horse Products The Fluff Method Free Form Farm Mary Lou Freil Frogcatcher Farm Linden Gaspar Holland Portraits HorseTech Dolly Woodruff Kennedy La Quinta Inn and Suites Lisa Seger Insurance Ashley Marascalco Market Street Promotions Cara McNamee, DVM Jennifer Melcher, DVM Anne Margaret Meyers Christi Meyers Renee Miller Glenn Mitchell

Christine Murray, DVM Julie Norman Sandy Osborn Stephanie Petron Ruth Poulsen & Ariana Marshall River Mist Equestrian Kayce Redmond The Riding School Lou Roth Schneiders Tack Diana Salzman Lisa & John Seger Seminole Feed Smoky Mountain Dressage Association / Donna Richardson Tempi Design Studio Brad Thatcher Cindy Thaxton ThinLine Thompson & Associates Equine Med Triple Crown Feed USDF Warmblood Tack Store Wesleyan College, Equestrian Whole Horse Saddle Fit / Lacey Halstead Wilsun Custom Horse Blanket Zan Economopoulos Fine Art Rachael Wilkins Zaudke

GOAT—Greatest Of All Time

GDCTA Board 2021 OFFICERS President: Caren Caverly VP Dressage: Abigail Kroupa VP Eventing: Joanne Morse Treasurer: Peter West Corresponding Secretary: Carol Tresan Recording Secretary: Ashley Boyd

MEMBERS AT LARGE Heather Askew Liz Molloy Danielle Perry Jen Scherrens Julie Shannon

YOUTH COMMITTEE President: Phoebe McNeely VP Dressage: Maribeth Hebert VP Eventing: Taleen Hanna Treasurer: Abby Goodwin Corresponding Secretary: Tessa Geven Recording Secretary: Alice Burley

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Committees 2021

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1) Nominating – 2 Non out going board members 2) Grievance – 2 VPs (only if there is a complaint) 3) Finance – a. Chair – Peter West b. Sponsorship – Caren Caverly 4) Awards – a. Grants –Janie Pride 5) Awards Gala – a. Chair – Caren Caverly b. Silent Auction – Caren Caverly, Liz Molloy c. Barn Raffle – Peri Lambros 6) Education – a. Chair – Julie Shannon b. Clinics – Caren Caverly, Joanne Morse c. Kudzu – Danielle Perry, Jen Scherrens 7) Youth – a. Chair – Joanne Morse, Abigail Kroupa b. Schooling or Grassroots – Marian Bickers c. Recognized – Liz Molloy, Janie Pride d. Collegiate – Amanda Garner a. Communication – a. Chair – Joanne Morse b. Yearbook – Penny Morse, June Brewer c. Newsletter – Penny Morse, June Brewer d. Website – June Brewer e. Social Media – June Brewer, Abigail Kroupa f. Membership – Mary Lou Freil 9) Show – a. Chair – Julie Shannon b. Recognized – Caren Caverly c. Schooling – Caren Caverly 1. Horse Show Recognition – Carol Tresan d. Regionals 1. Chair – Caren Caverly 2. Vendors – Caren Caverly 3. Hospitality – Abigail Kroupa, Danielle Perry 4. Awards Chair – Peri Lambros 5. Grounds – Peri Lambros e. Volunteer Coordinators – Heather Askew, Danielle Perry

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would like to put on. They are trying to figure out a way to fundraise. They have tried multiple options without much success. Looking into a trailer wash to see if that would work. They had hoped to host clinic around August of this year so they could have it before Championships, however, will likely not have funds by then. Several recommendations for locations as well as potential clinicians were made. Thinking about potentially doing raffle baskets but concerned about putting more into it then they can get out of it.

• Grants (Janie): The applications are working on the website but there are some glitches so she is working on it with June.

• Education (Julie): Clinic schedule is set. Caren reports Anne Gribbons is scheduled for May 8 and 9th. Caren motioned to accept the budget for the Anne Gribbons clinic. Joanne seconded. Motion Approved. Caren sent out revised budget for Laura Graves budget. Caren motioned to accept the Laura Graves budget, Danielle seconded. Discussion regarding different number of auditors between the two clinics. Motion approved.

March 15, 2021 President Caren Caverly called the regular meeting of the GDCTA to order on March 15, 2021, at 7:03 pm on Zoom.

Secretary, Ashley Boyd, performed roll call. A quorum of the board consisting of Caren Caverly, Joanne Morse, Ashley Boyd, Abigail Kroupa, Carol Tresan, Peter West, Liz Molloy Heather Askew, Janie Pride, Julie Shannon, Jen Scherrens, and Danielle Perry were present. Guests included Mary Lou Freil and Phoebe McNeely. The minutes of the regular meeting for February 15, 2021, were emailed to board members prior to the meeting.

Corrections were made. Abi motioned to approve the minutes and Liz seconded. Motion approved.

Treasurer’s Report – (Peter) Membership renewals are up.

Old Business Email Blasts (Caren): Spring Fling Show, Grants, save the date Dressage4Kids Sept 17-19th at Horse Park.

VP Dressage Report – (Abigail) Working on finalizing Laura Graves information.

New Business

VP Combined Training – (Joanne) Will have budget for Kim Severson clinic. Will be at Starting Point Farm, with a covered arena and large field for cross country jumping. Melissa Town owner of Starting Point Farm would like to not charge a facility fee in exchange for collaboration from the GDCTA with what she is doing with Bear Creek and upcoming events.

Arena usage (Caren): Arena storage: Stored at Beanie Crowe’s facility. They have asked if they can rent one arena from us for clinics and shows. Board discussed rental for exchange in reduction of price for storage. If any damage were done to the arena they would replace them.

Committee Reports

Letterman Jackets (Liz Molloy): all jackets have been distributed and the winners are thrilled with them.

• Membership Report (Mary Lou): We had a lot of people join last month, 73 total. Close to what we had in April of last year. Caren asked about members who have not joined and whether there is something set up to notify them. Mary Lou replied that June has it set up to send out emails to members the day they need to renew, and then send several reminders after that.

• Communication (Joanne): June is finishing up the newsletter. Next newsletter is April 15th. June said members are opening the emails that are sent out. June 1st is the deadline to have everything in for yearbook.

• Show Committee (Julie): nothing to report • Finance (Peter): Nothing to report. Caren reported that GumBits is doing a large sponsorship.

• Youth Program (Joanne): Nothing to report from Joanne. Phoebe joined to share about free clinic they

Awards: Joanne brought up a Para rider who competes at GDCTA shows wondering if an award would be possible at schooling shows. Caren reported we have a one at recognized level. Danielle said she would like to sponsor that award. Discussion of criteria being the same as special needs rider criteria to win the award.

Caren motioned to accept having a Para Award for schooling shows sponsored by Danielle, Julie seconded.

Motion approved.

7:49 Liz Molloy motion to adjourn meeting, Danielle seconds. Motion Approved.

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Next meeting is April 19, 2021, at 7:00 PM sharp via Zoom.

Email Caren caverly at ccaverly@comcast.net to be included in the meeting.

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Heather Askew GDCTA Volunteer Coordinator hdraskew@gmail.com 404-272-1789 31

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GDCTA EVENT CALENDAR (GDCTA Events are in RED) GDCTA Clinics & Symposiums May 8-9 Anne Gribbons • Jun 26-27 JJ Tate • Jul 24-25 Laura Graves • Aug 7-8 Jeremy Steinberg •

Milton, GA

Caren Caverly

ccaverly@comcast.net

Milton, GA

Caren Caverly

ccaverly@comcast.net

Milton, GA

Caren Caverly

ccaverly@comcast.net

Milton, GA

Caren Caverly

ccaverly@comcast.net

USEF/USDF SHOWS •

May 15-16

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Sep 4-5

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Oct 8-10

Greater Atlanta Dressage Southern Labor Day Classic GAIG/USDF Region 3 Championships & ANFD

Conyers, GA

Caren Caverly

ccaverly@comcast.net

Conyers, GA

Caren Caverly

ccaverly@comcast.net

Conyers, GA

Caren Caverly

ccaverly@comcast.net

GDCTA-Recognized Schooling Shows

(green=pending, black=approved, red=GDCTA hosted)

Apr 17-18

GDCTA Spring Fling

Apr 17

Full Circle Horse Park Atlanta Youth Dressage Challenge Oxer Farm Poplar Place Farm Foxberry Farm Honeysuckle Hills Farm/LEAF ALD, Marsh Family Benefit Le Bonheur Chatt Hills Eventing Poplar Place Farm Big Cheese Oxer Farm North Atlanta Equestrian Atlanta Youth Dressage Challenge Cornerstone Equestrian Foxberry Farm AYDC Le Bonheur

Apr 24 Apr 24 Apr 24 May 1 May 1 May 2 May 2 May 8 May 15 May 15 May 22 May 22 May 22 May 22 Jun 5 Jun 5 Jun 5

Jun 5

Honeysuckle Hills Farm/ LEAF

Wills Park, Alpharetta, GA Birmingham, AL

Caren Caverly, GDCTA AWARDS CHAIR Recognized & Schooling Shows ccaverly@comcast.net 770-713-4025

Caren Caverly

ccaverly@comcast.net

Janice Ballard

Janice@fullcirclehorsepark.com

Conyers, GA

Liz Molloy

Missliz@taramiaridingschool.com

Clermont, GA Hamilton, GA Dallas, GA

Sandra Carnet Launa Des Portes Kim Abernathy

scarnet@carnetstudio.com launa@poplarplacefarm.com kimfoxberry@gmail.com

Gainesville, GA

Dana Ferguson

Allfergs2@yahoo.com

Dallas, GA Chatsworth, GA Fairburn, GA Hamilton, GA Walnut Grove, GA Clermont, GA Cartersville, GA

Anna Bosworth Hugh Lochore Launa Des Portes Caroline Templeton Sandra Carnet Spring Milbourne

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Conyers, GA

Liz Molloy

Missliz@taramiaridingschool.com

Dacula, GA Dallas, GA Conyers, GA Chatsworth, GA

Marian Bickers Kim Abernathy Liz Molloy Anna Bosworth

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Gainesville, GA

Dana Ferguson

Allfergs2@yahoo.com

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY

GDCTA Members' Businesses

GDCTA BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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Dana Ferguson

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ACUPUNCTURE

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INSTRUCTION

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Jodi Lees

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Joanne Morse

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Holly Breaux

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Leslie O'Neal-Olsen

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Julie Shannon

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