Georgia Draft Horse Association

🗓️MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR OUR FALL SALE🗓️

The dates for November fall a little wonky, but our sale dates are officially November 7, 8, and 9th!

🐴We will be accepting horse consignments from September 30 to October 30🐴

🚨Central Georgia Horse Carriage and Antique Auction is located at:
2410 Arena Road, Unadilla, GA 31091
🗓 Auction Dates: November 7, 8, and 9, 2024
🎙We will begin checking items in WEDNESDAY November 6!
☎️ Call Mark Segars 706-961-0475 or Bubba Segars 706-961-4075 for more information or to consign your horses and/or antiques/field items!

🐴!!!ATTENTION ALL YOUTH EXHIBITORS!!!🐴

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Sponsor a class trophy at the Georgia National Fair DRAFT HORSE SHOW! Just comment below with the class # that you would like to sponsor and we'll reach out, THANK YOU!!

Thanks for all the support! We only have a few classes left that need trophy sponsorships at the Georgia National Fair DRAFT HORSE SHOW!

We're looking for a few more premium class trophy sponsors for the 2024 Georgia National Fair DRAFT HORSE SHOW!

Sponsor a class trophy at the 2024 Georgia National DRAFT HORSE SHOW! Just comment below with the class # that you would like to sponsor and we'll reach out, THANK YOU!!

Countdown begins!

✨ Only 3 months until the Georgia National Fair! ✨ Get ready to celebrate 35 Years of Magic with us from October 3-13, 2024. Mark your calendars for unforgettable fun, rides, and memories! 🎡🎠

We're looking for SHOW SPONSORS for the 2024 Georgia National Fair DRAFT HORSE SHOW! Don‘t miss this opportunity to advertise your company, farm, or small business to over 500,000 fair-goers this October! Contact Kim Butler at [email protected] or visit www.gadrafthorse.net/perry to become a sponsor!

Everyone please remember that today is the last day to book RV sites through Cathy!

The cut off time is 4:30 p.m. today 6/27/24!

After 4:30 p.m. you will have to wait/watch and book through the fair website on your own!

Have a good, and happy Thursday!

Keep these hot weather tips in mind as the temperatures continue to rise this summer!

"Cool" hot weather tips! ☀️

The notion that a hot, recently exercised horse needs to walk until they are completely cooled off is a myth. A 2020 study found that out of the five methods tested, the quickest way to return to normal body temperature was stationary with continuous tap water application. This doesn't mean that you should abruptly stop exercise—finish your ride or training session with a slow walk to allow your horse's heart rate and breathing to gradually return to normal, but after that your sweaty, hardworking horse should be offered a cool shower and drinking water (small but frequent amounts) without delay.

Overall, enjoy your summer rides but be aware of signs of heat stress in your horse. When heat and humidity soar, even moderate exercise can push your equine friend's body temperature beyond safe limits! Be sure to contact your veterinarian for more information about heat stroke and for recommendations tailored to your horse's individual situation.
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Information brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee.

RESULTS of the June 2024 Special Election are in! Congratulations to Rickey Daniel on receiving the highest number of votes and being elected to serve on the GDHA Board of Directors! We know you'll be a great addition to the team!

Happy HOT Saturday!

Just reaching out to you this evening to remind you to have your show entry’s in by September 1st, 2024 for the Georgia National Fair Draft Horse Show.

In order to guarantee the correct amount of armbands, and parking passes you will need to be registered by September 1st. If you do not abide by this deadline you may have to purchase daily armbands, and parking passes.

Have a good rest of your weekend everyone.

Hey everyone! ☺️

Just a little reminder we are getting close to the deadline for early RV site booking for the Georgia National Fair Draft Horse Show in Perry, Ga.

So if you are still wanting to book an RV site for the Draft Horse Show with Cathy you need to be doing so rather quickly.

The deadline is June 27th. 2024 at 5:00p.m.

Cathy’s contact informations is:
Cathy Hackle
(478)957-3875

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Entry information for the 2024 Georgia National Fair DRAFT HORSE SHOW now available online to download & print! Entries are DUE by SEPTEMBER 1, 2024!

Georgia National Fair Draft Horse Show - Georgia Draft Horse Association Download & print your complete 2024 Exhibitor Entry Packet HERE! Full Exhibitor Entry Packet 2024 Class List & Rules Entry Form & Waiver Show Sponsorships RV Reservations FairMap of Fairgrounds Fair Dates & Tickets Fair Schedule & Concert Perdue Arena Practice Ring #2 Horse Barn #2 ABOUT OUR FACILIT...

☀️GOOD MORNING☀️
If you are planning to come to Perry in October for our Show, and will be needing an RV site, please contact Cathy Sheffield Hackle BEFORE June 27th, 2024 to pre-register and hold your camping site. July 1st, 2024 the sites will be opened up to the public, and it will be first come first serve. They always sell out fast.

You may call her at (478)957-3875 between the hours 10am-9:30pm. You may also text her your request as well.

This offer is only if you are planning to attend our Perry Show, reservations for RV sites after June 27th, 2024 will need to be made with the fair, as well as any reservations not pertaining to the Georgia National Draft Horse Show!

Can’t wait to see you all at Perry 2024!!💚🐴💚

Hey everyone, Sponsorship Spots are open now for the 31st Annual Georgia National Fair Draft Horse Show, held October 4th-6th, 2024 in Perry, GA. We are very thankful for each and all of our Sponsors, and hope to establish some new partnerships as well! 💚🐴💚

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Don’t forget to take a look at the Spring Show photography and support Jill Monroe Photography🎉

GDHA Spring Draft Show 2024 Jill Monroe

What a marvelous weekend! 🎉
A HUGE THANK YOU to Dusty McQueen our announcer, Angela Smith who managed the show and took care of us all, and Carole Litkea (not pictured😢) who managed the office as well and helped in literally every way needed! This dynamic trio kept the show running smoothly and with a smile on their faces! This is what the GDHA is all about! 🐴

🤩🤩🤩🤩We can’t wait to see your pictures from the weekend!!! Comment your photos!!🤩🤩🤩🤩

🎊🎉🎊🎉It’s Spring Show Week!!!🎊🎉🎊🎉 Who all is excited? Are you packed, and ready to pull out yet? 🤩🤩🤩

Will you donate an item or gift basket for our Spring Show Silent Auction?! Thank you to Lynn & Betty for coordinating this FUN fundraiser for the association!

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It's time to update our Cover Photo Collage! Send us your favorite photos and we'll include you in our new Facebook cover!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day!

⭐️ SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT! ⭐️ Thank you Classic City Clydesdales for your SILVER Level 2023 Show Sponsorship and for co-sponsoring our Exhibitor's Breakfast this year! Classic City Clydes is located just outside of Athens in Bishop, GA - contact them if you're looking for a Clyde baby!