Collected Remarks

May 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 6 – The Way I See It

Caren Caverly

webmaster@gdcta.org

Dustin Webber

8-9 – When Equestrians Pull Together, Magic Happens Dressage

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inside the sandbox

11 – GDCTA Dressage Clinic Schedule 12 – JJ Tate Dressage Clinic 13 – Enamored with Dressage 15 – Youth Corner

17-18 – Moving On? 21 –

GDCTA.org/advertise

Susan Travis Alice Burley

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

Bill Woods

Eventing

3 time the fun

Jr/YR Rider GDCTA Training Grant Experience

Abigail Goodwin

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23 – US Equestrian Job Opening GDCTA Business

a glimpse behind the curtain

25 – Donors

26-27 – GDCTA Board & Committees 28 – Meeting Highlights 29 – Important Dates 31 – Event Calendar

32-37 – GDCTA Business Directory

On the Cover COVER IMAGE:

Laurel and Everett Marsh with friends and family at the ALD Marsh Family Benefit Schooling Show May 2, 2021 at Foxberry Farm

PHOTO: Lisa Dolny Photography

Outside the Sandbox delivering general articles and activities

Dearest members, Woohoo! We hope to see spectators at the shows again! Vendors are welcome to return as well. USEF put out another COVID-19 Action Plan update this month stating in part: . . . Beginning May 17, 2021, USEF will implement new protocols regarding the use of face coverings/masks at USEF-licensed competitions in response to recently updated CDC recommendations. This change means that unless more restrictive requirements are imposed by state or local governments or by competition organizers, any individual who is fully vaccinated is no longer required to wear a face covering/ mask at USEF competitions when outdoors and at least six feet from any other individuals, except individuals in the same immediate household. However, if you enter an area that is fully or partially indoors, you must wear your face covering/mask and stay socially distanced. Since there is a likelihood that you will enter an indoor area while at a competition, stay prepared and keep a face covering/mask with you at all times. We will continue to support organizers who feel it is in the best interest of their event to impose stronger requirements. Last call for GDCTA yearbook advertising! This is the place reach our members 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. Remember that scores earned at GDCTA-hosted shows, count twice toward the requirements! You could qualify for dressage in one two-show weekend. Important Deadlines: June 1 – Advertising due for the GDCTA Yearbook June 1 – Grant applications due June 7 – Rider applications (a simple email!) due for Jeremy Steinberg Clinic 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 With the events we have coming up, we need volunteers! 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! Contact Heather Askew hdraskew@gmail.com 404-272-1789 or me to help us out. Looking forward to seeing you all soon! Warmest regards,

Caren

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

The Way I see It by Dustin Webber It is May, and Potomac Horse Fever is here! Ǥ

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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 • • • •

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.

When Equestrians Pull Together, Magic This month we saw once again what a tightknit and caring community the Georgia equestrian community can be when we came together in support of the Marsh family with the GDCTA-recognized schooling show benefit at Foxberry Farm.

Laurel Marsh has been a big part of the horse community for many years. An avid eventer and pony clubber, she has always been a huge proponent of the Pony Club and GDCTA. Because of her enthusiasm and support, she has inspired countless students, including her own children to excel in the horse world. She has been there for all of us whether it has been hauling our horses or helping our kids with homework. Laurel and her husband Robert Marsh have three beautiful children: Mason (16), Everett (12) and Loralei (9). In October 2020, Everett Marsh was diagnosed with ALD. He is 12 years old. All newborns in the state of Georgia are now screened for ALD but were not when the children were born.

To help the family with the financial burden, former Foxberry Farm managing partners Joy Buchanan and Kim Abernathy pulled together a GDCTA-recognized benefit schooling show at Foxberry Farm on May 2, 2021. Joy also ran an online auction prior to the event.

"The ALD Marsh Family Benefit Show was a huge success!! We raised over $17,000.00! We couldn’t have done it without everyone’s help. Thank you to all who donated, participated in the silent auction, and everyone who came to the show, volunteered, and helped with the planning! None of this would be possible without everyone coming together!" - Joy O'Fee Buchanan & Kim Abernathy

“Adrenoleukodystrophy, or ALD, is a deadly genetic disease that affects 1 in 17,000 people. It is an X-linked genetic disease, therefore it mostly affects boys and men. ALD involves multiple organs in the body so it most prominently affects the brain and spinal cord. This brain disorder destroys myelin. Myelin is the protective sheath that surrounds the brain’s neurons. Without the myelin sheath the nerve cells that allow us to think and to control our muscles no longer function correctly. ALD knows no racial, ethnic or geographic barriers.” After Everett's diagnosis, Robert and Laurel took their other two children in to be tested. They then received the devastating news that all three of their children are positive, meaning they all have ALD. Everett is currently undergoing an experimental therapy in Minnesota at a tremendous financial cost to the family and has since lost his eyesight to this terrible disease. Photos by Lisa Dolny who donated her photography time to record the event.

Happens!

"I am so overwhelmed with emotion by the outpouring of love and support for Everett and our whole family. Horse people have a reputation for being all kinds of crazy, but you will never meet a more generous and loving group of people. Two ladies Kim McCollum Abernathy and Joy O'Fee Buchanan, that I love like sisters, that have made me the person I am, gave their hearts and souls to plan this benefit. I can’t even begin to tag all the people that helped, donated to the auction, showed up to volunteer, bought products, donated money, etc. Seeing the faces of so many past students and boarders warmed my heart in a way I didn’t know was possible. I don’t think I will ever have another day in my life that can recreate how it felt to be rallied around by the most amazing community. I can’t stop crying tears of joy and appreciation to you all. I want to thank everyone personally, please know how much this means to my family and to Everett’s treatment. Thank you so much from the entire Marsh Family." - Laurel Marsh

May 2, 2021: This popped up in my memories from six years ago. How fitting that today we are returning to the place where his passion for horses began. We are excited to be heading to the amazing benefit that Foxberry Farms is hosting today. Their generosity is incredibly humbling. - Laurel Marsh

DRESSAGE inside the Sandbox

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.

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 Kelley Kozel Rebecca Roman Ciera Foley Maribeth Hebert

Auditors Welcome! Register online:

https://gdcta.wildapricot.org/event-4137415

Enamored with Dressage by Susan Travis

I was asked what makes some of us so drawn to, enamored of, dressage while other horsepersons are on the other end of the spectrum, some even thinking dressage is too complicated and possibly even taxing for the horses. 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! For those who love horses, or any animals for that matter, co-creating with them is a perfect place to start the 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. But 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 trying to learn new steps. They seem to take great joy and pride in doing so as a matter of fact. For the detail oriented, accomplishment loving of us, dressage is perfect. There is always a next level, always another goal and always the joy (or hopefully always!) of the journey. 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. Joy being the ultimate goal in life, because when we feel joy we are one with our Higher Selves, feeling the same vibration as that of our true selves, trail riding or even ground work and unmounted games, satisfies the desire to co-create. Dressage is just unique in its complexity of components, not limited to speed and greater speed to which there is a limit, as its goal, for example. And there’s no end to the possibilities of new learning and accomplishment, just layers and layers to joyfully uncover.

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. 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. Whether you have questions regarding your personal relationships with love, family, pets, money or health, her counseling and wisdom offer you unparalleled access to a new level of awareness and truth. Open your spiritual mind, allow positive energy into your life, and start living your dream! 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: https://www.facebook.com/SusanTravisIntuitiveGuidance

https://gdcta.wildapricot.org/event-4172132

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By Alice Burley Over Easter Weekend, Lendon Gray conducted a two-day clinic at Anne Margaret Meyer’s beautiful Cahuilla Dressage facility. Ten youth riders participated and ranged from showing intro to 3rd level riders. Lendon Gray is especially tough, but it is always so valuable to be given the opportunity to train with her. She knows exactly how to push each rider to improve regardless of what level they are riding. She has a special way of finding the simplest movement that you SHOULD be really good at, but are not. Then, she will focus on that same movement until you are riding it as well as she thinks you and your horse can at that time. For me, it was canter to walk transition, and the use of my leg aids in all my canter work- especially in the canter depart. Other GDCTA members that rode in the clinic include Skylar Skalicky, Alexis Troutman, Caroline Sype, and Palmer Jones. In addition to riding in lessons each day, there were extremely interesting lectures. On Saturday, Sofie Frontiere told the group about her experiences as a working student for top U.S. riders including Steffan Peters. She told us about both how hard-working students work, but also the opportunity to learn from the best. On Sunday morning, we had an Easter Egg Hunt, which was fun for the whole group. Peri Lambros taught us about PEMF and demonstrated on my horse, Joshua. Amanda McCoy of Allison Farms gave a lecture about trailer safety and maintenance, and Liz Malloy also talked to the group about Pony Club. My experience with Hilltoppers Pony Club has been extremely meaningful since it is how I met Anne Margaret Meyers and began leasing her horse, Joshua S. We are all so grateful for Lendon Gray, Dressage4Kids and the foundation sponsors, Cahuilla Dressage for hosting, and especially Liz Malloy for organizing the clinic and bringing Lendon to Georgia. The next D4K clinic and Youth Dressage Challenge is scheduled for September 2021. So, make sure you are signed up!

Greater Atlanta Dressage Southern I Day Sheets

Ring: 5 Time

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Third Level Test 1 Madison Benicky Holly Scherzer Kayce Redmond Sarah Schroth Skylar Skalicky Ella Kay Lane

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C: Beverly Rogers 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1

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231 Sitara Trauger 211 Mary Chapman Martin

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Look At Me Now

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Labor Day Classic I & II

Sept 4-5, 2021 Georgia Horse Park Conyers, GA

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Moving on?

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GDCTA is thrilled to have Laura Graves return! Details: www.gdcta.wildapricot.org/event-4218683

EVENTING 3 times the fun

JUNIOR/YOUNG RIDER GDCTA TRAINING GRANT EXPERIENCE by Abigail Goodwin

I would like to thank you once again for selecting me for the recipient for the GDCTA JR/YR Training grant. I had the honor to train under Jill Henneberg, a 1996 American Eventer and a silver medal winner in the Olympics held at the Georgia International Horse Park. Training with Jill has helped me to become more familiar with my new horse, Simon as we worked through each phase. She has provided me with excellent advice from an experienced eventer’s perspective which has helped me as we trained through each phase. Thank you again, Jill. It was an amazing experience. It is great being a member of GDCTA.

Apply for the 2021 GDCTA Training Grant by June 1st at www.gdcta.org/training-grants

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.

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GDCTA BUSINESS a glimpse behind the curtain

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

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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improvement. The committee had trouble getting volunteers. Proposal of having volunteer hours for people to receive awards. Proposal of having youth group raising funds by getting pledges of fundraising funds from people for their volunteer hours. Proposal of volunteer hours in exchange for a schooling show dressage class, stall credit, schooling voucher, etc. The hardest time to get volunteers is for set up prior to the start of the show. Proposal to pay jump crews to come in and set up and take down. Proposal to push half-day volunteers.

Regular Meeting

April 19, 2021 President Caren Caverly called the regular meeting of the GDCTA to order on April 19, 2021, at 7:05 pm on Zoom. Secretary, Ashley Boyd, performed roll call. A quorum of the board consisting of Caren Caverly, Abigail Kroupa, Joanne Morse, Ashley Boyd, Carol Tresan, Peter West, Liz Molloy, Heather Askew, Janie Pride, Julie Shannon, Jen Scherrens, and Danielle Perry were present. Guests: Abby Goodwin and Lori Goodwin. The minutes of the regular meeting for March 17, 2021, were emailed to board members prior to the meeting. Liz Molloy made a motion to approve the minutes. Joanne seconded. Motion passed.

Finance – (Peter) Nothing to report Youth Program – (Joanne) They are working on putting together a clinic for 2022. They may piggyback their clinic with a clinician that is already here for a GDCTA Clinic. Grants – (Janie) Grants not much to report, however, one person who contacted and wanted to apply. Julie made a motion to change grant qualification to having volunteer hours prior to applying for the grant for 2022, Jen seconded. Board approved.

7:10 pm Grant Recap – Abby Goodwin Did her grant work with eventer Jill Henneberg in Georgia and Ocala. Worked on cross country and her position. Helped her a lot to learn how to better ride her new horse. Treasurer’s Report – (Peter) Small profit for March. Normal for most years for March. VP Dressage Report – (Abigail) Nothing to report. VP Combined Training – (Joanne) Heard back from Kim Severson regarding the clinic. Working on coordinating dates with clinician and facility. Going to get Kim clinic done and maybe one more in 2021. Then start working on 2022 and having more of a schedule for next year. Working on getting an announcement to June to get it out to the membership.

Committee Reports Membership Report – (Mary Lou) Significant increase in members across the board. The USEF reported that the GDCTA is the only group that is up in membership right now. Increase in members who are listing both dressage and eventing as primary disciplines.

Education – (Julie) Anne Gribbons May 8-9 had 11 applicants. Can take 9 riders. Riders have until 21st to pay. If they do not, we have two alternates. Good variation of clinic participants. 3 juniors, 2 pros, and 4 adult amateurs. Next clinic is with JJ Tate June 26-27 There are 15 applicants and can take 10 riders. Laura Graves is coming in July and will do 8 riders. There are already 12 riders applied. Last clinic is Jeremy Steinberg in August and we already have applicants for that one as well. Old Business Email Blasts – (Caren) Scribe Clinic New Business May new member check in calls will be done by Janie. 7:44 Joanne motioned to adjourn, Julie seconded. Board approved.

Next meeting is May 17, 2021, at 7:00 PM sharp via Zoom.

Communication – (Joanne) June is looking for articles. Deadline to get items is the 5th.

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

Show Committee – (Julie) Just noted a very successful show. Asking people to fill out an evaluation form when they picked up their ribbons. Discussion regarding comments and how to improve. Staff organized and well run. Great location and volunteers. Footing needs

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IMPORTANT DATES 2021

•June 1 - Yearbook Advertising Deadline https://www.gdcta.org/advertise •June 1 - Grant App Deadline https://www.gdcta.org/training-grants •June 26-27 - JJ Tate Clinic https://gdcta.wildapricot.org/event-4137415

VOLUNTEERING

There are volunteer opportunities at every show~ Show volunteering hours go toward the year-end Volunteer Awards Program. If you would like to volunteer Contact Heather Askew or sign up to volunteer on the website http://bit.ly/2oBpjid

J•uly 15 - Virtual (Zoom) Kudzu Klinic: IEA https://gdcta.wildapricot.org/event-4279606 •July 24-25 - Laura Graves Clinic Deadline to submit riding email: May 24th Auditors welcome https://gdcta.wildapricot.org/event-4218683 •Aug 7-8 - Jeremy Steinberg Dressage Clinic Deadline to submit riding email: June 7th Auditors welcome https://gdcta.wildapricot.org/event-4172132 •Aug 21-22 - Summer final Schooling Show Enter on Eqentries.com https://gdcta.wildapricot.org/event-4027470 •Sep 4-5 - Labor Day Classic Dressage Show Enter on Eqentries.com https://gdcta.wildapricot.org/event-4025763 •Sep 11-12 - Kim Severson Eventing Clinic https://gdcta.wildapricot.org/event-4297481 •Oct 8-10 - Region 3 Dressage Championship Show Enter on Eqentries.com https://gdcta.wildapricot.org/event-4026091

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

2022

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GDCTA EVENT CALENDAR (GDCTA Events are in RED) GDCTA Clinics & Symposiums 

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Jun 26-27 JJ Tate Jul 24-25 Laura Graves Aug 7-8 Jeremy Steinberg Sep 11-12 Kim Severson

USEF/USDF SHOWS 

May 15-16

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Sep 4-5

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Oct 8-10

Milton, GA

Caren Caverly

Milton, GA

Caren Caverly

Milton, GA

Conyers, GA

May 22 May 22 May 22 May 22 Jun 5 Jun 5

Caren Caverly

Walnut Grove, GA Hamilton, GA

Caroline Templeton Launa Des Portes

Dacula, GA

Marian Bickers

Conyers, GA

ccaverly@comcast.net

bigcheeseeventing@gmail.com launa@poplarplacefarm.com

Liz Molloy

Missliz@taramiaridingschool.com

Cartersville, GA

Spring Milborne

northatlantaequestrian@gmail.com

Gainesville, GA

Dana Ferguson

Allfergs2@yahoo.com

Clermont, GA Conyers, GA Dallas, GA

Sandra Carnet Liz Molloy Kim Abernathy

Jun 5

Honeysuckle Hills Farm/ LEAF

Jun 5

Le Bonheur

Jun 6

BellaRose Equestrian

Chatsworth, GA

Jun 12 Jun 12 Jun 12 Jun 19 Jun 19 Jun 26 Jun 26

Big Cheese Chatt Hills Eventing Full Circle Horse Park AYDC Poplar Place Farm Foxberry Farm Oxer Farm Cornerstone Equestrian

Walnut Grove, GA Fairburn, GA Birmingham, AL Conyers, GA Hamilton, GA Dallas, GA Clermont, GA

Jun 26

Joannemorse1@yahoo.com

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

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

Big Cheese Poplar Place Farm Atlanta Youth Dressage Challenge (AYDC) Cornerstone Equestrian North Atlanta Equestrian Oxer Farm AYDC Foxberry Farm

ccaverly@comcast.net

Joanne Morse

GDCTA-Recognized Schooling Shows

May 15 May 15

ccaverly@comcast.net

Caren Caverly

Moreland, GA

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

ccaverly@comcast.net

Woodstock, GA

Dacula, GA

Anna Bosworth Miriam Offermanns Caroline Templeton Hugh Lochore Janice Ballard Liz Molloy Launa Des Portes Kim Abernathy Sandra Carnet Marian Bickers

mcbjumper@gmail.com

scarnet@carnetstudio.com Missliz@taramiaridingschool.com denisefoxberry@gmail.com

Abosworth88@gmail.com maryloufreil@gmail.com

bigcheeseeventing@gmail.com Info@chatthillseventing.com Janice@fullcirclehorsepark.com Missliz@taramiaridingschool.com launa@poplarplacefarm.com denisefoxberry@gmail.com scarnet@carnetstudio.com

mcbjumper@gmail.com

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

GDCTA Members' Businesses

GDCTA BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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Competitor Tent

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Susan Burns

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Ulla Strickland

ATTt ORNEYS BOARDING

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EMBROIDERY

Meg McGuire

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205-516-9052

Richard Jones

Kim Abernathy

Janice Ballard

Sharon Cannon

Sandra Carnet

Evie Dinkins

Amanda Garner

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770-778-4067 kimfoxberry@gmail.com Foxberry-farm.com

Lee Ann Gilson

EDUCATION &CLINICS

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Janice Ballard

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BREEDING

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Cristina Franco

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Ann Genovese

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Stephanie Meek

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Anneliese Vogt-Harber 404-218-2550 avharber@comcast.net vogtridingacademy.com

Julie Ballard Haraloson

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Karen McGoldrick

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GDCTA BUSINESS DIRECTORY

EQUINE INSURA a NCE

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GRA a PHIC DESIGNS

Ainsley Jacobs

HORSE SALES MARKETING REAL ESTATE SERVICES SHOW FACILITIES

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Jean Corbett Fowler

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Julie Ballard Haraloson

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Cristina Franco

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Kim Abernathy

Janice Ballard

Marian Bickers

Anna Bosworth

Lucy Calhoun

Sandra Carnet

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423-653-1236 abosworth88@gmail.com Le Bonheur

Launa DesPortes

706-681-8748 show@poplarplacefarm.com Poplarplacefarm.com

Spring Milbourn

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NorthAtlantaEquestrian.com

Caroline Templeton

SHOW SERVICES

Lisa Seger

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706-207-6055 bigcheeseeventing@gmail.com Big Cheese Shows

Beverly Bowman

770-314-3413 bev.bowman@comcast.net "L"

205-516-9052

janice@fullcirclehorsepark.com

Fullcirclehorsepark.com 770-842-4176 lucy@ashlandfarm.com Ashlandfarm.com

Dana Ferguson

770-519-0158 allfergs2@yahoo.com lanierequestrian.org

Liz Molloy

770-634-4089

missliz@taramiaridingschool. com

AYDC

Caren Caverly

770-713-4025 ccaverly@comcast.net show management

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

Sally Crews

770-773-7190 crews428@bellsouth.net "L"

GDCTA BUSINESS DIRECTORY SHOW SERVICES

Mary Lou Freil

Ann Genovese

Robert Higgins

Susanne Lauda

Jodi Lees

Leslie O'Neal-Olsen

770-330-2489 maryloufreil@gmail.com dressagesolutions.com 770-265-4356 susanne_lauda@hotmail.com "r"

Valerie Swygert

SPECIAL EVENTS FACILITIES TACK & EQUIPMENT

803-215-1201 valerie@jasminefarm.com jasminefarm.com

404-289-9328 goodhorseman@att.net goodhorseman.org 864-921-1059 jodi@riversedgefarms.com riversedgefarms.com

Launa DesPortes

Hugh Lochore

Atlanta Saddlery 770-475-1967 atlantasaddlery.com

Dover Saddlery

706-681-8748 show@poplarplacefarm.com Poplarplacefarm.com

Wilsun Custom Blanket

770-892-2117 lanierequestrian.org ChattHillsEventing.com 770-777-1952

alpharetta@dovesaddlery.com

doversaddlery.com

770-558-1679 info@wilsuncustomhorseblankets.com wilsuncustomhorseblankets.com

THERA a PY

Holly Spencer

803-648-8910 hollymacspencer@aol.com

CHIROPRA a CTIC

MASSAGE

770-652-4926 equinemedicalassociates@ hotmail.com

770-713-6747 hbreauxdvm@gmail.com hbreauxdvm.com

404-645-4469

Jennifer Melcher

Holly Breaux

Amanda Moretz

Samantha Bielawski

Julie Burns-Richards

Peri Lambros

INSTRUCTION

770-826-9777 olsenleslie@yahoo.com "R"

ACUPUNCTURE

PEMF

TRA a INING &

407-497-4594 roberthiggins1@me.com

678-372-4105 silenthawkpemf@gmail.com

Kim Abernathy

770-778-4067 kimfoxberry@gmail.com Foxberry-farm.com

Mary Bess Davis

706-338-7583 mb@triplecreekeventing.com triplecreekeventing.com

Werner Geven

706-570-2323 wgeven@hotmail.com

770-375-5365 sam.silbyfram@gmail.com

Amanda Garner

Amandamoretzbodywork@ gmail.com amandamoretzbodywork.com

404-401-5600 jlbrichards@hotmail.com

Marjolein Geven

404-245-6688 706-570-2323 amanda@epiphany-farm.com wgeven@hotmail.com epiphany-farm.com

Michelle Gibson 678-575-7801

Barbara Handley 770-886-7575

michellegibson0225@gmail.com blueghost43@icloud.com

GDCTA BUSINESS DIRECTORY TRA a INING &

INSTRUCTION

Carla Jimmerson

404-421-0509 carlajimmerson@hotmail.com

Jodi Lees

864-921-1059 jodi@riversedgefarms.com riversedgefarms.com

Joanne Morse

770-313-6283 joannemorse1@yahoo.com

Wolfgang Scherzer

wolfszr101@gmail.com

Mary McGuire Smith 772-473-0528 mary@iride.at iride.at

Anneliese Vogt-Harber

VET SERVICES

404-218-2550 avharber@comcast.net vogtridingacademy.com

Holly Breaux

770-713-6747 hbreauxdvm@gmail.com hbreauxdvm.com

Mikensesy Johansen

706-587-1353 ltmikmed77@yahoo.com

Leah Marks

678-641-3162 piaffe.paint@gmail.com

Miriam Offermanns

VIDEOGRA a PHERS

WEBSITE DESIGN

Ainsley Jacobs

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229-938-1854 bkeventing@hotmail.com bkeventing.com

Halliea Milner

404-538-5113 halliea@gowithitfarm.com gowithitfarm.com

Leslie O'Neal-Olsen

828-506-6876 770-826-9777 miriam.lemnouni@gmail.com olsenleslie@yahoo.com

Julie Shannon

770-317-3336 julie@shannondale.com shannondale.com

Kim Schisler Sosebee

678-575-5872 schislerkimberly@gmail.com

Diane Dunn

678-939-1269 ddunndpmv@gmail.com

Thompson & Associated Equine Medicine 770-862-9166 taembilling@gmail.com Richard Taylor

Brittany Kart

Mary Lou Freil

770-330-2489 maryloufreil@gmail.com dressagesolutions.com

Diane Smith

678-591-3932 tripleseventing@att.net

Valerie Swygert

803-215-1201 valerie@jasminefarm.com jasminefarm.com

Jennifer Melcher

770-652-4926 equinemedicalassociates@ hotmail.com

Pagan Gilman Field Agent Pagan@LisaSegerInsurance.com (770) 283-7344

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