Celebrate the Season, Support the Future — Join Us at the GDCTA Awards Gala!
All year long, riders set their sights high, chase their goals, and give it their all in the arena. Now it’s time to honor those incredible efforts at the GDCTA Awards Gala — a night of celebration, connection, and community spirit! Let’s cheer on the season’s standout competitors, the horses, and the heart of our Georgia equestrian community. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
The winners can be found here.
✨ Why You’ll Want to Be There:
- We notified the winners with our signature “And the winner is…” emails in mid-December. If you have not made your arrangements to attend, don't wait! Tickets are nearly sold out~
- Enjoy a festive evening with fellow horse lovers — no muck boots required! It’s your chance to mix and mingle beyond the barn aisle.
- Bid on fabulous items in our Silent Auction and Barn Basket Raffle — both available online and in person at the Gala. (Donations accepted through January 26)
- Support a great cause: A portion of the Silent Auction proceeds benefit the UGA Vet School. The rest helps fund GDCTA’s year-round events and programs.
How to Get Involved:
- Watch your inbox for the auction launch — bidding opens online in February!
- Barn Basket tickets will be available online until just before the Gala, then sold at the event.
- Want to make a lasting impact? Visit the GDCTA Donate Page to contribute directly.
- Become a Sponsor or Silent Auction donor by Jan 26, 2026! Demographics
- Preview the auction here: https://gdctagala2026.cbo.io
A special shout out to our Ribbon and Awards sponsors! As per the rules, we are no longer splitting Schooling Show Starter because it's now part of USEA.
- Leah Marks Dressage
- Thompson and Associates Equine Medicines, LLC
- Expert Fitter
BRING YOUR TICKET PURCHASE RECEIPT! If you are sitting at a table, get a copy of the receipt to bring. Tickets will not be mailed this year. Please stop at the table to check in, get your place card, and get a ticket for the door prize drawings.
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If you are not attending and cannot find someone to pick up your award, please have your award shipped using "Register" on this page or the Store.
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HOTEL
Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta
5750 Windward Parkway
Alpharetta, GA
770-754-9600
Georgia Dressage & Combined Training Association Awards Dinner 2026
Start Date: Saturday, February 07, 2026
End Date: Sunday, February 08, 2026
Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:
Cancellation policy-72 hours by 6: 00 pm. 3 days before arrival date.
- Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta for 139.00 USD per night - Last Day to Book : Friday, January 16, 2026
Book your group rate for Georgia Dressage & Combined Training Association Awards Dinner 2026
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COMMITTEE
Chair
Caren L. Caverly, Gala Chairman ccaverly@comcast.net 770-713-4025
To reach out to the right person, click here to find the full committee for this event.
Ticket Refund Policy: Tickets are nonrefundable and are not eligible for voluntary refunds.
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