GAIG/USDF Region 3 Dressage Championships & AFND (October 02, 2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

✅ Enter Beginning July 20 at HORSESHOWOFFICE.com

Closing Date: Sept 7, 2026

Don’t wait—secure your spot before the deadline!

Brush up on the rules here.

Where the Region's finest Come to Ride. Where Champions Are Made.

The Great American/USDF Regional Dressage Championships showcase the top riders and horses in our sport. This is your moment to step into the arena, test your training, and shine on a championship stage.

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Competitor Essentials

Everything you need to prepare like a pro:

Award Ceremony Instructions
Competitor Information Packet
Regional Championship Evaluation Survey
GIHP Facility Map
Schooling Schedule Details
GDCTA follows all USEF & USDF rules, including Safe Sport regulations.

Schooling Ring Hours

Wednesday (pre‑show):

All competition arenas, warm‑ups & lunging: 9 AM – 6 PM

Competition Days:

Warm‑ups & lunging: 7 AM – 6 PM
Hand‑walking around competition arenas: Before 7:30 AM
Riding inside rings: End of final class – 6 PM

Always check the final schooling schedule at the show office or at www.horseshowoffice.com.

Competitors must remain on designated show grounds.

Don’t Just Watch—Experience the Championship Atmosphere

✨Thursday: Wine & Cheese Social

✨ Friday: Twilight Vendor Walk

️ ✨Saturday: Dinner Buffet + Entertainment

Event Services

Photography / Videography:

High Time Photography hightimephotography@gmail.com | John Snyder: 336‑671‑4446
Video Services: Richard Taylor 404-308-8713, richardsequinevideo@gmail.com, richardsequinevideo.com

✨ Professional Braiders

Tonya Scruggs – braidbandtails@gmail.com | 678‑588‑4280
Ashley Ivany – ashleyaivany@gmail.com | (336) 209‑4594
Jeanne Abbott – braidsbyjeanne@gmail.com | 352‑266‑7994
Trish Savard – reeh89@hotmail.com | 413‑244‑3763
Jenna Farmer – farmerj123@live.com | 678‑425‑7309
Lacy Moorlag – lacey@annwynequestrian.com | 231‑218‑2340
Suzannah Rogers – suzannah1622@hotmail.com | 843‑933‑0089

Vendors & Sponsors: Be Where the Riders Are

If riders use it, love it, or need it—this is your audience.
Applications accepted through Sept 25

Showcase to a high‑value equestrian community
Sponsor a class or division
Advertise in the event program (PDF)
Download: Sponsorship Packet (to come)
Submit: Vendor Application (to come)

Volunteers Make the Magic Happen

GDCTA members can earn hours toward the Liz Faso Memorial Volunteer of the Year Awards (sponsored by Bouckaert Farm).

Volunteer Coordinator: Alexis Elliott
ameforward@outlook.com
305‑748‑0092

GDCTA Member Bonus

Scores from the Atlanta Fall National Dressage Show count twice toward 2027 year‑end awards.
(Championship class scores excluded.)

Refund Policy

Before closing date: Fees refunded minus office fee
After closing date: No refunds for any reason, including weather
Returned checks / declined cards: Entry voided + $35 fee; entry wait‑listed until payment clears
Do not mail cash.

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GAIG/USDF Region 3 Dressage Championships & AFND (October 02, 2026)