This event takes place annually to reward the previous year’s top competitors, plan for the upcoming year and where members vote on the club officers. This year’s meeting takes place February 08, 2025 at the Doherty Hotel in Clare, Michigan.
This year’s banquet party will include a Silent Auction, so bring your seldom used items. The MacGillycuddy Room will be available to us from 9:30 A.M. to 7:30 P.M. Everyone is responsible for their food, beverages, and tips.
If you’re already a member and curious to see what we do, we invite you to attend as it is open format. Please RSVP at bbirr@centurytel.net. There is no fee to attend.
The Doherty Hotel agrees to provide a guest room block for GLDRA. This block will be held for reservations until January 17, 2025. Other terms and conditions apply. Note: The Doherty must provide all food and beverage consumed on premise.
Hotel Accommodations:
Doherty Hotel
604 N McEwan Street
Clare, MI 48617
Phone: 1-877-236-4378
1-989-386-1562
info@DohertyHotel.com
Itinerary for 2025 GLDRA Awards Meeting
Itinerary for 2025 Meeting (1)
Special presentation by Stephanie Boomgaard (Tenacity Horsemanship Training), “Developing a Partnership With Your Horse From The Ground Up”, followed by a short discussion to answer any questions.
Awards
Nominations Required Before The Meeting
Nominations are to be written and publicized at the annual meeting. This could be done with
handouts or posters. The candidates should be informed in advance.
Hall of Fame
Person
Horse
Nominated Before Or At Meeting
Rookie
Volunteer
Sportsmanship
Pit Crew
Ride Management
Nominated by Juniors at the meeting
Merrylegs
Prior Entry Required, Awarded At Meeting
Personal Mileage Award
Horse Mileage Award
Charles Philips Versatility Award
Nominations for the Versatility Award must be submitted to the Points Keeper (Kathy Macki)
before the beginning of the last scheduled ride of the season.
Legend Cup-No Entry Or Nominations Needed
The horse completing the overall highest mileage of the year in sanctioned GLDRA events