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GMHA
FACT SHEET
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One of the leading equine competition and equestrian education
sites in the
U.S.
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Property: approximately
65 acres in
South Woodstock
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Vermont
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A 501(c)3 non-profit organization currently supporting in a
variety of equine activities.
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Activities/Disciplines include:
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Dressage, Eventing, Competitive, Endurance and Pleasure Trail
Riding, Driving, Hunter/Jumpers |
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Numerous educational clinics for children and
adults |
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Facilities:
| Permanent stabling for approximately 165 horses.
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| Additional temporary stalls available for select events for over
200 horses to stable on the grounds.
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| 3 sand rings, numerous grass riding areas, a cross country course
that runs through the Intermediate level.
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| Meeting rooms, bathroom facilities and an on-site café.
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| Membership: currently
close to 1,900 members
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| Number of Events held each year – approximately 65
| Events run from 1 to 12 days in length
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| GMHA organizes and administers all but a couple of these
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Number of Horses that come to the grounds yearly – 3,500
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Number of People that come to the grounds yearly – 3 per horse-
approx. 10,000
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Annual Budget: $811,335
(2005) GMHA is in the black per the audited financial statement.
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Annual Revenue comes from:
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Membership
$90,000 (11%)
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Entry Fees
$552,600 (68%)
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Donations
$58,192 (7%)
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Other
$110,543 (14%)
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| Number of Staff Members: 4 Full-Time
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| Number of Volunteer hours: over 3,000 yearly
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| Highlights:
| In both 2004 and 2005, GMHA was voted “Best Horse Trial in Area
1” by the competitors |
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| Funds
| John and Katherine Leslie Memorial Scholarship Fund allows juniors
to take advantage of camps and clinics at GMHA.
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| Eileene Wilmot Scholarship Fund awards funds to juniors for
training purposes in Eventing. The
scholarship is sponsored by Birch Hill Farm,
South Woodstock
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Vermont. |
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| Annual Awards are presented to outstanding members of GMHA:
| Constance Knight McCollom (Lifetime Achievement) Stewardship Award
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| Junior Volunteer of the Year Award
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| Volunteer of the Year Award |
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