The North Carolina Dressage & Combined Training Association is excited to present a weekend packed with top-tier equestrian clinics. From Sept. 12 through 14, equestrians of all levels will gather at the Carolina Horse Park in Raeford to learn from some of the best in the industry.
The festival features a diverse lineup of clinicians covering various disciplines. There is something for every enthusiast: Dressage with Stephen Hayes, Long-Lining with Richard Malmgren, Sports Psychology & Pressure Proofing with Daniel Steward, or Co-Creational Groundwork & Horsemanship with Giorgia Ghizzoni of Hatha Equus International.
In addition to the clinics, the festival will feature a series of educational lectures designed to enhance equestrian knowledge and expertise. These lectures will cover a range of topics that are sure to benefit riders and trainers alike.
Don't miss out on the vendor row, full of equestrian essentials. From tack to apparel, the vendor row has it all, making it the perfect place to shop and network with fellow equestrians.
Running in conjunction with the festival on Sunday, Sept. 14, is the NCDCTA Harvest Moon Dressage/Western Dressage + CT Schooling Show. This event offers participants the opportunity to apply the skills they've learned in the clinics in a real competition setting.
Riders can choose to enter the schooling show independently or as part of a clinic package. This is a fantastic chance to put their new skills to the test and gain valuable competition experience.
If you're interested in being a part of this exciting event, be sure to register for one of the clinics. Visit https://www.eventcreate.com/e/equinefestival2025 for more information and to secure your spot.
Spectator tickets start at $17 and can be purchased online at https://checkout.eventcreate.com/equinefestival2025/select-buy. The festival hours are September 12: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sept.. 13: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sept. 14: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Don't miss out on this incredible weekend of equestrian education and competition!

(Photo courtesy of Carolina Horse Park's Facebook page)