Show Team

12

Competitions Attended in 2023

5

First Place Awards in 2022 and 2023

2

National Year-End Awards

3

GaitWay Students Selected for NCDCTA Equine Festival in 2023

Compete at GWS

Students who enjoy competition have plenty of opportunities to participate in local dressage shows, combined training tests, and horse trials from March to November.



Some of our students take part in the North Carolina Dressage and Combined Training Association Horse of the Year awards for dressage and eventing. Those interested in competing can request a Show Team Packet from their instructor. Show team meetings are held in February and July.

GWS offers opportunities to compete as a Show Team Rider or a Show Rider. Show Team requires more time commitment and requires students to be in our leasing program. ShowRider is a program we developed for students in their first year of competing who want to see if competition is a good fit for them.

Meet The Riders

Our passionate and dedicated team brings together a diverse range of skills and expertise.

Ellie Balakrishnan

Horse: “On The Beat” Rhythm

Maya Dardess

Horse: “Chromatic Art” Willow

Lea Dardess

Horse: “Confidence” Monty

Charlotte Turner

Horse: Handsome

Sadie Turner

Horse: “Journeymans Houdini” Journey