GMHA is one of the nation's leading competition and equestrian education sites.
Our facilities include permanent stabling for approximately 160 horses, three sand rings, numerous grass riding areas, driving obstacles and a cross-country event course that runs through Intermediate. Meeting rooms, bathroom facilities, and an on-site cafe round out the facility offerings.
GMHA manages educational clinics and competitive events in 5 different disciplines (dressage, driving, eventing, hunter/jumper, and trail riding). We also rent our grounds to a few select events each season that fit in with our mission.
GMHA was founded in 1926 when a small group of riders wanted to promote the use of horses, provide facilities for horse shows and activities, and develop and maintain bridle trails in Vermont. From 1926-1936, GMHA's focus was directed toward its annual horse show, and on marking a growing network of trails. In 1927, a two-day, 60-mile competitive trail ride was included, and the list of GMHA's activities has continued to grow as time has passed.
GMHA has held a significant place in the development of horse sports in the United States. The following are just a few of our notable milestones:
These are just a few of the GMHA history highlights. Roger Maher's wonderful book, "Green Mountain Horse Association: 1926-1990s," is an excellent resource for a more complete history of GMHA and its role in the development of all horse sports.

"The Green Mountain Horse Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the purpose of promoting and encouraging the raising, breeding, care and use of horses; providing facilities where its members may organize and carry out educational clinics and events for the training of horses and riders for trail, equestrian team trials and driving events, and developing and maintaining bridle trails in the State of Vermont and other such activities and purposes as may be desired by the members." (The Founding Members, October 1926)

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Starter Trial Times.
Special Note: Due to the extremely wet weather, we will be running a modified cross-country course in the new Upwey Ring on both days. Competitors will proceed directly to the modified cross-country from stadium jumping.
(Updated 7/2/09)
Scribes and Ring Stewards are needed for Dressage Days! Click here to volunteer....
(Updated 6/29/09)
Team Jumper Challenge Rule Update...
Summer Hunter/Jumper Show Now Open: Enter online at Showgrounds.com
(Updated 6/29/09)
25/25/50 is now open!
(Updated: 6/29/09)
$15,000 in Scholarship Money Now Available to JHC Participants!
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(Updated 4/14/09)
Combined Driving Event Opens July 10!
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(Updated: 6/29/09)