Save the date for the third annual GTES event at the Atlanta Steeplechase.  Tickets are available online through Ticketmaster or available at Publix supermarkets.  Details to be posted soon.  Visit the GTES tailgate event page on facebook for another perspective of the happenings! 

Thank you to our members Heather Shankwiler, Randy Brannen, Erika Larson, Candy Houston, and Margaret Long for working to make this event a GTES tradition!

Check out GTES co-founder, Candy Houston, in the current issue of the GT Alumni magazine (Vol.88, No.4, 2012).  Article can be found here online.

Candy volunteers at Parkwood Farms Therapy Center and has been active in many GTES events including the Atlanta Steeplechase, McKeever's First Ride, and attending GTET horse shows.  She currently serves as treasurer for GTES.

Debra Thompson of the Alumni Association has extended an invitation to all GTES members:
"Your group is invited to join the Automotive Design and Technology Affinity Group at the Georgia Tech Auto Show on Saturday, March 31 starting at 11:00 a.m. at the Instructional Center Parking lot at 391 Ferst Drive.  Drop by the Alumni Association tent located next to the  Instructional Center (IC) Building.  Go to www.gatechautoshow.com for more information.  Don't miss this annual celebration of technology and design!"

In the past, members of GTES have used the show to raise funds to attend IHSA Nationals via a bake sale at the 'One Horespower' tent.  Details coming as to whether or not GTES will have an organized presence at the show this year.

Alumni Association contact: Debra Thompson; GTES contact: Erika Larson

Kristy Stengard, GTES member, will be representing Georgia Tech this weekend at IHSA Western Regionals at University of Findlay in Findlay, OH.  Go JACKETS!

Congratulations to GTES members Kristy Stengard, Megan Heaphy, & Erika Larson who qualified for Western Regionals.   Regionals will be held at Lander University in Greenwood, SC.  Jenn Hocking, a GTET (student equestrian team) member also qualified. 

GO JACKETS!

The western facet of the Georgia Tech Equestrian Team (the student equestrian club at Georgia Tech) trains with Emily Tomlinson at Dream Chaser Farms in Oxford, GA.  The Newton Citizen recently wrote an article on Emily Tomlinson chronicling her journey following her dreams.  Congratulations Emily for this well-deserved recognition.

GTET has 4 remaining western shows this season: 02.18.2012 two shows @ Judson College and 02.25-26.2012 shows @ Berry College.  Several GTES members will be showing in the alumni division at these shows.  These members also train with Emily. 

The Kentucky Derby is a horse-racing tradition and a must for equestrian enthusiasts.  The GT Alumni Association is hosting a trip to the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby, May 3- 6, 2012.  Visit the official trip website for additional information on the tour package.  Packages start at $2,179.

Itinerary:
MAY 03 – Arrive in Lexington, KY – Welcome Reception with special horse racing guest speaker. Includes food and beverage.
MAY 04 – Full breakfast/Horse Farm and Distillery tours
MAY 05 – Deluxe motorcoach transfers to the Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs in Louisville
MAY 06 – Depart

The 4th Annual McKeever's First Ride Atlanta will be held April 21, 2012, at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds.  This event is an introduction to therapeutic riding to engage individuals of all ages with physical challenges with the healing spirit of the horse.  This year's host sponsor is Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.  A variety of events will be offered including pony rides, horse rides, carriage rides, arts & crafts, roping stations, grooming stations, massage therapy, and more.  Registration forms for volunteers and participants are available on the website! 

GTES contact: Erika Larson

Save the date for the second annual GTES event at the Atlanta Steeplechase.  Tickets are available online through Ticketmaster or available at Publix supermarkets.  For those already planning to attend the Atlanta Steeplechase, we welcome you to drop by the GTES gathering at spot #1234 on the Subscriber Homestretch while you are there.  Visit the GTES tailgate event page on facebook for another perspective of the happenings! 

GTES will have a silent auction at the tailgate spot.  Up for auction this year is a GT cornhole set.

Thank you to our members Heather Shankwiler, Randy Brannen, Candy Houston, Natalie Woods, and Margaret Long for working to make this event a GTES tradition!

The Georgia Tech Equestrian Team will be hosting the 13th Annual Benefit Show at Wills Park, Alpharetta, GA on February 18 & 19, 2012.  Sponsorships are available.  Sponsorship levels are detailed in the attached document.  On-site vendor opportunities are available.  The team is also accepting donations for the silent auction to be held at the show.  Attending the event is free.  All alumni, GT fans, and family are welcome!  Wear your GT gear and enjoy two days of horse showing.

GTET contact: Camila Rodriguez