Collected Remarks
June 2021
Georgia Dressage and Combined Training Association, Inc. GDCTA is a Group Member Organization of USDF.
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In This Issue
NEWSLETTER ADVERTISING For information about advertising in the Collected Remarks newsletter, please email:
STORIES
Outside the Sandbox - delivering general articles and activities 5 – Letter from the President
Caren Caverly
webmaster@gdcta.org
6 – USDF GMO Volunteer Incentive Program 7 – GDCTA Training Grants
8 – Horse of the Month – Rockin Ringo 9 – The Way I See It
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:
Dustin Webber
Dressage - inside the sandbox
11 – GDCTA Dressage Clinic Schedule 12 – JJ Tate Dressage Clinic 13 – Moving on?
15 – Youth Corner
17 – Dressage arena savvy
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
reprinted from SA Horseman
18 – Calling All Volunteers
19 – Laura Graves Dressage Clinic
Eventing - 3 times the fun 21 –
The First Silver Medal is Earned in the USEA Volunteer Medal Program
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.
Claire Kelley
22 – Kim Severson Jumping Clinic
Are You Interested in Joining a USEA Committee? Here’s How GDCTA Business - a glimpse behind the curtain 23 –
25 – Donors
26-27 – GDCTA Board & Committees 28 – Meeting Highlights 29 – Event Calendar
30-35 – GDCTA Business Directory
On the Cover COVER IMAGE:
Kacie Pittman on Autumn Rythm
PHOTO: Meg McGuire Photography
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Outside the Sandbox delivering general articles and activities
Dearest members: “Summertime is always the best of what might be.” — Charles Bowden Welcome, Summer! The original application deadline for GDCTA Training Grant applications HAS BEEN EXTENDED to July 1, 2021. You may still apply for your grant, but you absolutely must hurry. The deadline extension may increase the odds of securing a grant, particularly for members who have struggled with the application process. To go along with the grants, Catherine Respess will also provide The Equestrian Journal and give a journal coaching session to each grant winner to give them a “leg up” and fully enjoy the power of journaling! Super! If you have questions about the grants, please contact Janie Pride janiepride@yahoo.com / 706-326-4354. Important Deadlines: June 1 – Advertising due for the GDCTA Yearbook June 7 – Rider applications (a simple email!) due for Jeremy Steinberg Clinic June 1 – July 1 - Grant applications due GDCTA-hosted shows: Welcome our first Gold Plus Sponsor: Gumbits May 15-16 Greater Atlanta Dressage Southern (GADS) I &II at the Horse Park August 21-22 GDCTA Summer Finals Schooling Show at Wills Park September 4-5 Labor Day Classic I & II at the Horse Park September 30 End of 2021 Show Season October 8-10 GAIG/USDF Regional 3 Dressage Championships at the Horse Park Remember that scores earned at GDCTA-hosted shows, count twice toward the requirements! You could qualify for dressage in one two-show weekend. Woohoo! With the events we have coming up, we need volunteers! Contact Heather Askew hdraskew@gmail.com 404-272-1789 or me to help us out. Volunteering allows you to connect to your riding 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! We have many activities coming up. If you are interested in participating behind the scenes, the Show Committee and Volunteer Coordinators would love to hear from you.
June 26-27 JJ Tate Dressage Clinic at Shannondale Farm July 24-25 Laura Graves Dressage Clinic at Shannondale Farm August 7-8 Jeremy Steinberg Dressage Clinic at Shannondale Farm Sept 11-12 Kim Severson Jumping Clinic at Starting Point Farm Sept 17-19 Dressage4Kids at GIHP, Conyers, GA
As usual, the schedule is flexible and may change. Watch the calendar on the website for changes. If you have ideas or want to get more involved in general, let me know so I can send you a Zoom invitation to our boarding meetings monthly on the 3rd Monday at 7:00 PM. Looking forward to seeing you all soon!
Warmest regards,
Caren
Caren Caverly President, GDCTA ccaverly@comcast.net 770-713-4025
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USDF Group Member Organizations Volunteer Incentive Program The new USDF Group Member Organization (GMO) Volunteer Incentive Program is a way for current USDF Group Members (i.e., GDCTA members) to earn recognition by volunteering with their GMO(s). Track your volunteer hours using the GMO Volunteer Incentive Program Hour Log on the website USDF.org website and have a current GMO officer or official of record with USDF (president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, newsletter editor, webmaster, roster contact) validate your hours with their signature. Once a milestone has been achieved, submit the form to USDF. Hours can be carried over to the following year(s), allowing you to earn recognition as time allows you to volunteer. Volunteer hours earned prior to the implementation of the GMO Volunteer Incentive Program will not be recorded. GMOs in Your Area: https://www.usdf.org/clubs/list.asp GMO Volunteer Incentive Program Hour Log: https://www.usdf.org/clubs/gmo/GMOVolunteerHourLog.pdf Milestone 1: 25 Volunteer Hours Milestone 2: 50 Volunteer Hours Milestone 3: 75 Volunteer Hours Milestone 4: 100 Volunteer Hours
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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:
Mission
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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 • • • •
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EXTENDED to July 1st
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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Rockin Ringo Reggie is registered with the American Paint Horse Association as his parents were both paints and he has just enough white on his legs to be classes as a solid paint. He is a 13-year-old quarter horse and his show name is Rockin Ringo. I have had him since he was 6. We enjoy showing with the GDCTA it keeps us focused. He loves to be with us at the shows, we all sit round his stall and give him lots of love. ~Vicky Treverton
Rockin Ringo : Reggie Peppermints Mine – flying change.
His – halt;
Reggie is more like a dog in that he likes to smell everything! If he does not like the smell, he rolls his lips. Reggie likes having his eyes rubbed!
January 20-29, 2021!
He does not like being brushed! Accepting Silent Auction items now!
Get your Barn Basket for the raffle in early!
Caren Caverly ccaverly@comcast.net 770-713-4025
Lori Goodwin lori@goodwinfam.org 404-226-1770 12 8
The Way I see It
by Dustin Webber
Ǥ ǡ ǡ ǡ Ǥ Ǥ ǡ ǡ ǡ Ǥ ǡ Ǥ ǡ ǡ Ǥ ǡ Ǥ
Ǥ Ǥ ǡ ǡ ǡ Ǥ Ǥ ǡ ǡ ǡ ǡ Ǥ Ǥ ǡ ǡ Ǥ If you wish to contact Dustin, please do so at: DustinWebberTheWayISeeIt@outlook.com
Funny thing about horses Ǥ Ǥ Ǥ Ǥ Ǥ Ǥ ǡ ǡ ǡ ǡ ǡ Ǥ Ǥ Ǧ Ǥ Ǥ Ǥ ǡ Ǥ ǡ Ǥ Ǥ ǡ ǡ Ǥ Ǥ Ǧ ǡ ǡ ǡ ǡ ǡ Ǧ Ǥ
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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. • • • • •
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.
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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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. The riders selected by drawing are: Madison Keys Caroline Sipe Beverly Britton Leah Neese Anne Dutton Peri Lambros Maribeth Hebert Gracie Sizemore Chanda Wicker Kris Pinto
Auditors Welcome! Register online:
https://gdcta.wildapricot.org/event-4137415
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Moving on?
‘That, which bites’ (Reality-wise) ǡ Ǥ Ǧ Ǧ she’s only owned for a Ǥ ǡ Ǥ ǡ ǡ Ǥ ǡ “That was terrible!” “Why do you say that?” I ask, ǣ ǡ ǡ ǡ ǡ Ǥ ǡ ǡ Ǥ Ǩ Ǥ Ǩ ǡ Ǥ
Ǥ Etienne Beudant. “Ask much. Accept a little. Reward often.”
Ǥ ǡ that’s probably the first thing to be concerned with. If ǡ Ǥ Ǥ Ǥ Ǥ
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TICKETS: https://gdcta.wildapricot.org/event-4172132
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Greater Atlanta Dressage Southern I Day Sheets
Ring: 5 Time
Entry Rider
Class: 241 Judge at
219 248 270 225 236 246
Class: 232 Judge at
Judge at
232 226 228 292 247 280
Class: 291 Judge at
Susan Day Katharina NowotnyElli Niezen Adam Lastowka Maribeth Hebert Julie Lathrop
Elbai De Bussey MF Fila Quando Balliamo Florieux FirstClass HW
Third Level Test 2 Icarus Interagro
Third Level Test 1 Madison Benicky Holly Scherzer Kayce Redmond Sarah Schroth Skylar Skalicky Ella Kay Lane
On Cloud Nine UF+ Hercules E Idance Finaalee Rather A Romeo Double Dare
Test
Stat/Div Q
Term
E
Saturday, May 15, 2021 H
C
M
B
Total %
C: Beverly Rogers 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-1
Open Adult Amateur Open Open JR/YR Adult Amateur
C: Beverly Rogers 3-2
Adult Amateur
C: Beverly Rogers 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1
Open Open Open Adult Amateur JR/YR JR/YR
Dressage Seat Equitation 13 & under
231 Sitara Trauger 211 Mary Chapman Martin
Class: 292 Judge at
Fourth Level Test 1
266 Linda Light
Class: 231
Horse
Hiccup Brown Eyed Girl
C: Beverly Rogers DSE DSE
JR/YR JR/YR
Dressage Seat Equitation 14 - 18
269 Leah Norris
Look At Me Now
C: Beverly Rogers DSE
JR/YR
Labor Day Classic I & II
Sept 4-5, 2021 Georgia Horse Park Conyers, GA
GDCTA.org
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TRAINING & SPORT
Dressage arena savvy by Theresa Odendaal
H
ave you ever looked at a dressage arena and wondered at the seemingly haphazard sequence of the letters, where the exact size comes from and what prompted the dressage fathers to adopt this formula as standard? Well, you are probably not the only one. There are two kinds of dressage arenas: Firstly there is the small or children-sized arena, which is 40 x 20 m in size. The letters around the outside are clockwise from the entrance: A. K, E, H, C, M, B and F – which has given rise to that little poem, " All King Edward's Horses Carry Many Big Fools". Along the centre line we have the letters D, X and G.
A 6m F
D
K 12 m
P
L
V 12 m
B
X
E 12 m
R
I
S 12 m
H
G
M 6m
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The second arena is the full-size or standard arena and the letters, clockwise along the outside from the entrance, are: A, K, V, E, S, H, C, M, R, B, P, F, and along the centre line, D, L, X, I and G. In both arenas, X marks the centre of the arena. The letters closest to the corners along the long side, are 6 m from the corner and the other letters are 12 m apart. But why? Did those who designed the arena not know their alphabets, or is there some other reason behind this seemingly random selection of letters? Why the size and exact measurements? It is commonly believed that the German cavalry had a space of 20 x 60 m in between the barracks in which to practice and exercise their horses, and that the letters were the letters posted above the barrack doors. The measurements between the letters were the exact distances between the barracks (Wikipedia). At least according to this belief, one is assured that there is some method behind the madness! SAH
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GDCTA is thrilled to have Laura Graves return! Details: www.gdcta.wildapricot.org/event-4218683
EVENTING 3 times the fun
The First Silver Medal is Earned in the USEA Volunteer Medal Program
Diane Bird’s path to a silver medal: • • • • •
By Claire Kelley - USEA Staff
2021: 161 hours and 58 minutes 2020: 222 hours and 43 minutes 2019: 307 hours and 31 minutes 2018: 213 hours and 40 minutes 2017: 103 hours and 27 minutes
Seven volunteers earned their bronze medal in 2020, and this year, five more volunteers have joined the group of bronze medal volunteers. These newly minted bronze medal volunteers include John Bandrofchak, David Slagle, Dick Owen, James B Newman, and Joan Harper, who have recorded over 500 volunteer hours.
Launched in 2020, the USEA Volunteer Medal Program recognizes the volunteers who consistently volunteer year after year. Hours earned are cumulative over a lifetime of volunteer service. To earn a bronze medal, volunteers must record 500 volunteer hours; to earn a silver medal, volunteers must record 1,000 volunteer hours; and to earn a gold medal, volunteers must record 2,000 volunteer hours eventingvolunteers.com.
**These volunteers will be receiving their bronze medal and silver medal awards at the end of the year. The USEA would like to thank all eventing volunteers for their tireless efforts. About the USEA Volunteer Incentive Program Volunteers are the lifeblood of our sport, the unsung heroes, and the people who make it possible to keep the sport alive. In efforts to recognize the dedication, commitment, and hard work that volunteers put into eventing, USEA formed the Volunteer Incentive Program (VIP) in 2015. In 2017, an online management portal was designed for volunteers, organizers, and volunteer coordinators at EventingVolunteers.com (available as an app for iOS and Android).
Diane and her husband Art Bird.
Volunteer incentives include national and area recognition, year-end awards with ribbons, cash prizes, and trophies, a top ten USEA Volunteer leaderboard, and a Volunteer of the Year award, which is given to the volunteer who tops the leaderboard by accumulating the most volunteer hours over the USEA competition year. Click https://useventing.com/eventscompetitions/volunteers to learn more about the USEA Volunteer Incentive Program.
Diane Bird recently clocked in her 1,000th volunteer hour at Stable View Spring H.T., making her the first volunteer to earn a silver medal in the USEA Volunteer Medal Program. Since Dec. 1, 2016, Bird has recorded 1,009 volunteer hours and 19 minutes and is the leading volunteer featured on the Volunteer Medal Program leaderboard. Bird has recorded over 100 volunteer hours every year since 2017. She was the 2019 USEA Volunteer of the Year presented by Sunsprite Warmbloods, and in the last three years, she has always been ranked in the top five on the National Volunteer leaderboard. Get to know more about Diane Bird by visiting: https://useventing.com/news-media/news/after-31years-in-eventing-diane-bird-earns-nationalrecognition.
The USEA would like to thank Sunsprite Warmbloods for sponsoring the Volunteer Incentive Program.
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GDCTA – Trophy and six ribbons awarded in each class for AA, Open and Jr/YR Classes will be run in their entirety and pinned AA, Open and Jr/Yr. Lisa Seger Insurance High Point Awards: for AA, Jr/Yr, and Open for Training Level through Fourth Level. One award for FEI levels, inclusive. Awarded in Saturday's Classes. Richards Equine Video - $100 to FEI High Score on Saturday. High Point Award – WILSUN will offer an award to the High Point JR/YR, AA, and Open Rider on both Saturday and Sunday. T.I.P. (Thoroughbred Incentive Program) - High Point Overall National Dressage Pony Cup High Point Ribbon “CA Solant” Perpetual Trophy for Top AA Average Score for Four GDCTA Recognized Dressage Shows. To be presented at the Annual Gala. Vintage High Point Award: for riders 50 years or older. Awarded on both Saturday and Sunday.
Are You Interested in Joining a USEA Committee? Here's How!
USEA/Jessica Duffy Photo
Are you interested in joining a committee for the USEA? The first step is to understand what role a committee plays in the USEA how decisions are made. Committees make up one of the three main groups that support the USEA, along with task forces and the Board of Governors (BOG). Every committee reports to one BOG member, who ultimately makes the final decisions. Currently, there are 26 committees with anywhere from five to 25 members on each. These committees work together to come up with decisions involving handbooks, volunteers, scoring systems, and several other important factors. Now that we know more information about the committees, the next step in joining one is to get involved in your local Area. Volunteer leaders are crucial and needed at the local level in Areas. Working and getting engaged locally is a great way to be appointed to a national committee. The best and easiest way to do this is to contact your local USEA Area. Additionally, you can reach out to USEA Committee Chair members, or the Staff Liaison to the national committee, and discuss your interest in helping. People are added or approved to committees when spots become available or if additional help is needed. Both the USEA President, Max Corcoran, and the Board of Governors approve every committee member. Although this process is not always instant, people are often approved in a timely manner. Committees and the members behind them are an integral part of the USEA. From small details to large decisions, USEA committees are there to come up with the best solution possible. Making connections within the USEA and your local Area is one of the best ways to get involved and have the possibility of joining a committee. Useful Resources: • Contacts for Local USEA Areas: https://useventing.com/about/areas • Committee List: https://useventing.com/safety-education/forms-documents/usea-committee-and-task-force-list • USEA Staff: https://useventing.com/about/directory/usea-staff-directory
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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 Janie Pride
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
Newsletter Submission Guidelines Collected Remarks is the official publication of the Georgia Dressage and Combined Training Association, Inc. (GDCTA), a non-profit, exempt corporation organized under Section 501© (3). It is the monthly newsletter designed to inform, educate and entertain the membership. The Editors encourage members to submit original advertising, articles, photographs, and artwork for possible publication. The editors of ‘Collected Remarks’ reserve the right to reject any advertising or article deemed to be unsuitable for this newsletter.
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
• Editorial contributions of 600 words or less (accompanied by photos with permission to publish, if applicable) are welcomed although publication cannot be guaranteed. • GDCTA is not responsible for the opinions and statements expressed in signed articles or paid advertisements. GDCTA Collected Remarks welcomes submissions of quality color dressage and sport-horse photographs. All mounted riders must be wearing appropriate headgear (a safety helmet, a derby, or a top hat). Photos must be accompanied by complete captions, including the full names of all subjects. For print, only high resolution (300dpi) Jpeg or PDF files will be accepted. Please submit electronically to designonpenny@yahoo.com and webmaster@gdcta.org.
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There was no meeting in May. Next meeting is June 21, 2021, at 7:00 PM sharp via Zoom. Email Caren caverly at ccaverly@comcast.net to be included in the meeting. GDCTA.org
VOLUNTEERING
There are volunteer opportunities at every show~ Show volunteering hours go toward the year-end Volunteer Awards Program.
IMPORTANT DATES 2021
If you would like to volunteer Contact Heather Askew or sign up to volunteer on the website http://bit.ly/2oBpjid
June 26-27 July 1 July 15 July 24-25 Aug 7-8 Aug 21-22 Sep 4-5 Sept 11-12 Oct 8-10
Heather Askew GDCTA Volunteer Coordinator hdraskew@gmail.com 404-272-1789 28
JJ Tate Grant Deadline Virtual (Zoom) Kudzu Klinic: IEA Laura Graves Jeremy Steinberg Summer Finals Labor Day Classic Kim Severson Region 3 Dressage Championships / ANFD Open Show
GDCTA EVENT CALENDAR (GDCTA Events are in RED) GDCTA Clinics & Symposiums • • • •
Jun 26-27 JJ Tate Jul 24-25 Laura Graves Aug 7-8 Jeremy Steinberg Sep 11-12 Kim Severson
USEF/USDF SHOWS •
Sep 4-5
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Oct 8-10
Milton, GA
Caren Caverly
ccaverly@comcast.net
Milton, GA
Caren Caverly
ccaverly@comcast.net
Milton, GA
Caren Caverly
Moreland, GA
Labor Day Classic GAIG/USDF Region 3 Championships & ANFD
Joanne Morse
Conyers, GA Conyers, GA
GDCTA-Recognized Schooling Shows
(green=pending, black=approved, red=GDCTA hosted)
Jun 12
Big Cheese
Jun 12 Jun 12 Jun 19 Jun 19 Jun 26 Jun 26
Jul 17
Chatt Hills Eventing Full Circle Horse Park AYDC Poplar Place Farm Foxberry Farm Oxer Farm Atlanta Youth Dressage Challenge BellaRose Dressage & CT Poplar Place Farm
Jul 17
Big Cheese
Jul 10 Jul 17
Jul 24 Aug 7 Aug 14 Aug 14 Aug 21-22
North Atlanta Equestrian Chatt Hills Eventing Atlanta Youth Dressage Challenge North Atlanta Equestrian Summer Finals
ccaverly@comcast.net Joannemorse1@yahoo.com
Caren Caverly Caren Caverly
ccaverly@comcast.net ccaverly@comcast.net
Caren Caverly, GDCTA AWARDS CHAIR Recognized & Schooling Shows ccaverly@comcast.net 770-713-4025
Fairburn, GA Birmingham, AL Conyers, GA Hamilton, GA Dallas, GA Clermont, GA
Caroline Templeton Hugh Lochore Janice Ballard Liz Molloy Launa Des Portes Kim Abernathy Sandra Carnet
Info@chatthillseventing.com Janice@fullcirclehorsepark.com Missliz@taramiaridingschool.com launa@poplarplacefarm.com denisefoxberry@gmail.com scarnet@carnetstudio.com
Woodstock, GA
Mary Lou Freil
maryloufreil@gmail.com
Walnut Grove, GA
Conyers, GA
Hamilton, GA
Walnut Grove, GA Cartersville, GA Fairburn, GA Conyers, GA
Cartersville, GA Wills Park Alpharetta, GA
Liz Molloy
Launa Des Portes Caroline Templeton
bigcheeseeventing@gmail.com
Missliz@taramiaridingschool.com launa@poplarplacefarm.com
bigcheeseeventing@gmail.com
Spring Milbourn
northatlantaequestrian@gmail.com
Liz Molloy
Missliz@taramiaridingschool.com
Hugh Lochore
Spring Milbourn Caren Caverly
info@chatthillseventing.com
northatlantaequestrian@gmail.com ccaverly@comcast.net
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
GDCTA Members' Businesses
GDCTA BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Links to websites are free to all GDCTA members in good standing. These links to member sites are provided for the convenience of our visitors and members. No link to or the mention of a particular site or vendor constitutes an endorsement of said products, services or vendor by The Georgia Dressage and Combined Training Association.
APP ART & PHOTO
Competitor Tent
apps.apple.com/us/app/competitor-tent/id1466954851
Susan Burns
Kathy Duke
404-731-7071 ebdesign@mindspring.com horsepaintingsbysue.com
404-433-0919 ktdukeartist@yahoo.com KTDukeArtist.com
Ulla Strickland
ATTt ORNEYS BOARDING
404-388-4097 ulla_str@hotmail.com ullastricklandstudios.com 205-516-9052
Richard Jones
Kim Abernathy
Janice Ballard
Sharon Cannon
Sandra Carnet
Evie Dinkins
Amanda Garner
janice@fullcirclehorsepark.com fullcirclehorsepark.com
EMBROIDERY
770-396-7189 205-516-9052
770-778-4067 kimfoxberry@gmail.com Foxberry-farm.com
423-829-6829
janice@fullcirclehorsepark.com skycannon@comcast.net
678-488-4122 eviedinkins@gmail.com silverliningstables.com
Lee Ann Gilson
EDUCATION &CLINICS
973-96-5256 megm.photos@gmail.com meg-mcguire.com
Janice Ballard
770-654-3934 scarnet@carnetstudio.com oxerfarm.com
BREEDING
Meg McGuire
Anneliese Vogt-Harber
678-873-8785 hrsecrz@gmail.com inunisonfarm.com
404-218-2550 avharber@comcast.net vogtridingacademy.com
Julie Ballard Haraloson
Cristina Franco
770-301-3444 juliebh@mindspring.com haralsonfarm.com
404-259-004 francocourts@aol.com
Ann Genovese
Jean Corbett Fowler
404-289-9328 goodhorseman@att.net goodhorseman.org
869-895-8869 jean@fowlerprop.com goneawayfarm.com
Stephanie Meek
678-203-5290 stephanie@luckybluedesigns.com luckybluedesigns.com
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404-245-6688 amanda@epiphany-farm.com epiphany-farm.com
Maggie Sjoberg
706-789-2616 mmenagerie@yahoo.com maggiesmenagerie.net
Karen McGoldrick
770-856-1426 piaffe@bellsouth.net
GDCTA BUSINESS DIRECTORY
EQUINE INSURA a NCE
Pagan Gilman
GRA a PHIC DESIGNS
Ainsley Jacobs
HORSE SALES MARKETING REAL ESTATE SERVICES SHOW FACILITIES
Lisa Seger
770-283-7344 770-356-8674 pagan@lisasegerinsurance.com lisa@lisasegerinsurance.com lisasegerinsurance.com lisasegerinsurance.com 267-738-2134 ainsley.e.jacobs@gmail.com rideheelsdown.com
Jean Corbett Fowler
Julie Ballard Haraloson
869-895-8869 jean@fowlerprop.com goneawayfarm.com
770-301-3444 juliebh@mindspring.com haralsonfarm.com
June Brewer 678-677-4404 horseprint@aol.com
Cristina Franco
404-259-004 francocourts@aol.com
Kim Abernathy
Janice Ballard
Marian Bickers
Anna Bosworth
Lucy Calhoun
Sandra Carnet
770-778-4067 kimfoxberry@gmail.com Foxberry-farm.com
205-516-9052
janice@fullcirclehorsepark.com
Fullcirclehorsepark.com
423-653-1236 abosworth88@gmail.com Le Bonheur
770-842-4176 lucy@ashlandfarm.com Ashlandfarm.com
Launa DesPortes
Dana Ferguson
706-681-8748 show@poplarplacefarm.com Poplarplacefarm.com
770-519-0158 allfergs2@yahoo.com lanierequestrian.org
Liz Molloy
Spring Milbourn
770-634-4089
northatlantaequestrian@gmail. com
missliz@taramiaridingschool. com
NorthAtlantaEquestrian.com
Caroline Templeton
SHOW SERVICES
706-207-6055 bigcheeseeventing@gmail.com Big Cheese Shows
Beverly Bowman
770-314-3413 bev.bowman@comcast.net "L"
AYDC
Louise Caccese
805-451-0054 louisecaccese@yahoo.com "L"
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678-640-5409 mcbjumper@gmail.com Cornerstone Equestrian
770-654-3934 scarnet@carnetstudio.com Oxerfarm.com
Hugh Lochore
770-892-2117 lanierequestrian.org ChattHillsEventing.com
Miriam Offermanns 828-506-6876
miriam.lemnouni@gmail.com
BellaRose
Caren Caverly
770-713-4025 ccaverly@comcast.net show management
GDCTA BUSINESS DIRECTORY SHOW SERVICES
Sally Crews
770-773-7190 crews428@bellsouth.net "L"
Ann Genovese
Elizabeth Kane
Susanne Lauda
770-330-2489 maryloufreil@gmail.com dressagesolutions.com
Robert Higgins
404-402-6994 ehkane@gmail.com "S"
407-497-4594 roberthiggins1@me.com
Jodi Lees
SPECIAL EVENTS FACILITIES TACK & EQUIPMENT
Mary Lou Freil
Leslie O'Neal-Olsen
864-921-1059 jodi@riversedgefarms.com riversedgefarms.com
770-826-9777 olsenleslie@yahoo.com "R"
Launa DesPortes
Hugh Lochore
706-681-8748 show@poplarplacefarm.com Poplarplacefarm.com
770-892-2117 info@chatthillseventing.com ChattHillsEventing.com
Dover Saddlery
Atlanta Saddlery 770-475-1967
770-777-1952
alpharetta@dovesaddlery.com
atlantasaddlery.com
doversaddlery.com
Wilsun Custom Blanket
770-558-1679 info@wilsuncustomhorseblankets.com wilsuncustomhorseblankets.com
THERA a PY
404-289-9328 goodhorseman@att.net goodhorseman.org "r" 770-265-4356 susanne_lauda@hotmail.com "r"
Valerie Swygert
803-215-1201 valerie@jasminefarm.com jasminefarm.com "L"
Holly Spencer
803-648-8910 hollymacspencer@aol.com
ACUPUNCTURE
CHIROPRA a CTIC
MASSAGE
770-652-4926 equinemedicalassociates@ hotmail.com
770-713-6747 hbreauxdvm@gmail.com hbreauxdvm.com
404-645-4469
Jennifer Melcher
PEMF
Holly Breaux
Amanda Moretz
Samantha Bielawski
Julie Burns-Richards
Peri Lambros
Amandamoretzbodywork@ gmail.com amandamoretzbodywork.com
678-372-4105 silenthawkpemf@gmail.com
TRA a INING &
INSTRUCTION
Kim Abernathy
770-778-4067 kimfoxberry@gmail.com Foxberry-farm.com
770-375-5365 sam.silbyfram@gmail.com
Louise Caccese
805-451-0054 louisecaccese@yahoo.com
Alison Cochran 404-372-7548 34
alisoncochran15@gmail.com
404-401-5600 jlbrichards@hotmail.com
Mary Bess Davis
706-338-7583 mb@triplecreekeventing.com triplecreekeventing.com
GDCTA BUSINESS DIRECTORY TRA a INING &
INSTRUCTION
Amanda Garner
Werner & Marjolein Geven
404-245-6688 amanda@epiphany-farm.com epiphany-farm.com
706-570-2323 wgeven@hotmail.com
Barbara Handley
770-886-7575 blueghost43@icloud.com
Jodi Lees
Leah Marks
864-921-1059 jodi@riversedgefarms.com riversedgefarms.com
Halliea Milner
Joanne Morse
404-538-5113 halliea@gowithitfarm.com gowithitfarm.com
770-313-6283 joannemorse1@yahoo.com
Leslie O'Neal-Olsen
Jennifer Scherrens
770-826-9777 olsenleslie@yahoo.com
770-605-3822 jen@rivermistequine.com
Julie Shannon
Diane Smith
770-317-3336 julie@shannondale.com shannondale.com
678-591-3932 tripleseventing@att.net
Valerie Swygert
Kim Schisler Sosebee
803-215-1201 valerie@jasminefarm.com jasminefarm.com
678-575-5872 schislerkimberly@gmail.com
VET SERVICES
Mikensesy Johansen
carlajimmerson@hotmail.com
229-938-1854 bkeventing@hotmail.com bkeventing.com
Holly Breaux
Diane Dunn
770-713-6747 hbreauxdvm@gmail.com hbreauxdvm.com
678-939-1269 ddunndpmv@gmail.com
Thompson & Associated Equine Medicine 770-862-9166 taembilling@gmail.com
VIDEOGRA a PHERS
Richard Taylor
WEBSITE DESIGN
Ainsley Jacobs
404-308-8713 richardsequinevideo@gmail.com richardsequinevideo.com 267-738-2134 ainsley.e.jacobs@gmail.com rideheelsdown.com
Mary Lou Freil
770-330-2489 maryloufreil@gmail.com dressagesolutions.com
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678-575-7801
Carla Jimmerson 404-421-0509
Brittany Kart
Michelle Gibson
706-587-1353 ltmikmed77@yahoo.com 678-641-3162 piaffe.paint@gmail.com
Miriam Offermanns 828-506-6876
miriam.lemnouni@gmail.com
Wolfgang Scherzer
wolfszr101@gmail.com
Mary McGuire Smith 772-473-0528 mary@iride.at iride.at
Anneliese Vogt-Harber 404-218-2550 avharber@comcast.net vogtridingacademy.com
Jennifer Melcher 770-652-4926
equinemedicalassociates@ hotmail.com
Pagan Gilman Field Agent Pagan@LisaSegerInsurance.com (770) 283-7344
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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 https://gdcta.wildapricot.org/event-4026091
