Sponsorship is a great way to promote your business while supporting GMHA.
Sponsor for the whole season, sponsor by discipline, or take advantage of our individual opportunities, which include website links, magazine advertising, vendor space, show program ads, or stadium jump sponsorship.
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The following advertising opportunities are available as indivudual products and as part of our Season and Discipline Sponsorship packages.
The GMHA website is a known source among our competitors and members for event information, entry forms, results, and news updates from GMHA. Relied upon to provide all the information needed for planning visits to GMHA, our links page is the third most requested page on our comprehensive website. Our website statistics show:
The GMHA Magazine reaches each of our nearly 2,000 members 3 times per year, and is revisited by readers throughout the year. The magazine has been published continuously for over 50 years in a variety of forms. Our members come from across the Northeast, and most visit GMHA at least once each season.
Each of GMHA's aproximately 25 large events has its own show program. Programs are distributed to all competitors, volunteers, officials, and spectators. During our largest events, these programs can reach over 1,000 people per weekend, all of which are right here in South Woodstock. Advertising in our show programs is an easy and effective way to reach our visitors.
One of the best ways to reach the 12,000 equestrians that visit GMHA each season. Banners will be displayed in a prominent central location on the GMHA grounds throughout the season.
Bring your goods or services to GMHA during one of our large evetns. An ideal way to personally connect with our visitors, and display what your company has to offer. Vendor space is available on a limited basis at all of our events on a first come, first served basis. Additional restrictions do apply, please contact the GMHA office for details.
A great way to target two of GMHA's most popular disciplines and seven of our largest events. Your jump will be used on course for at least four major competitions during our season. Work with the GMHA staff to design a jump that will maximize your exposure. The only way to ensure that your message will be scrutinized by competitors, admired by spectators, and immortalized by photographers!
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Banners must be submitted at a size of 200px x 50px. Season and Discipline sponsorship links will be maintained until Dec 31, 2008.
Please refer to Magazine Advertising information.
Rates include an ad in each show program for the entire GMHA season. Generally, 25 show programs are created and distributed at GMHA each season. Ads must be submitted to Karey Manner one week prior to the first event the advertiser wishes to be included in. Ads must be ready for print; additional charges will apply for any changes required.
Banner will be displayed for the entirety of the GMHA season. Each banner must be provided to GMHA with grommets. Banners may not be larger than 3'6" x 6'. Placement of banners will be at the discretion of the GMHA staff due to town ordinances. Placement of banners may shift depending on each event to provide optimal exposure.
For this season only, your customized jump will be displayed for at least four major competitions for only the cost of the jump. For those taking advantage of this offer, next season's display can be secured for only $500. To get started with designing your jump, contact Karey Manner. Design must be approved by GMHA staff prior to ordering and display.
The Events:
GMHA Dressage Days (July 25-27), now in its 38th year, is one of the oldest and most
popular dressage competitions in New England. The June Dressage Show (June 20-22) is now
in its third year and growing rapidly. Both shows are USEF/USDF Recognized, and are
qualifiers for the GAIG/USDF Championships. Each show runs for 3 days, hosting
competition in 4 rings. Most competitors arrive a day early to become accustomed to the
grounds and stabling.
Exposure:
Both of GMHA's Dressage Shows are attended by riders from across New England and the
mid-Atlantic. We offer all levels from Training-Grand Prix. Dressage Days generally fills
quickly, bringing over 200 horses to our grounds and approx. 900 people. The June
Dressage Show draws approx. 600 people and 150 horses. Both shows attract spectators,
particularly for the Musical Freestyle performances on Saturday afternoons.
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Blue Ribbon Dressage Sponsor: $1000
Red Ribbon Dressage Sponsor: $500
Individual Opportunities
The Events:
GMHA runs 3 driving events, all sanctioned by the American Driving Society. Our Driving
Two-Phase (May 11) is a popular season starter with dressage and cones competition. Our
Combined Driving Event (August 22-24) is the only event of its kind remaining in New
England. The Fall Driving Classic (September 6-7) brings the season to a close with a two
day pleasure driving competition.
Exposure:
A captive audience of driving enthusiasts! GMHA's events are attended by Combined Driving
and Pleasure Driving enthusiasts from across New England and New York. On average, one of
our driving events draws 50 competitors, along with navigators, grooms, friends, family,
and volunteers; between 150-200 people per weeekend.
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Blue Ribbon Driving Sponsor: $750
Red Ribbon Driving Sponsor: $325
Individual Opportunities
Events: GMHA hosts three USEA/USEF recognized Horse Trials each season. The June Horse Trials (June 7-8, 2008) and September Horse Trials (September 13-14, 2008) offer Beginner Novice through Preliminary levels. Our August Horse Trials, traditionally a season highlight at GMHA, is now merging with our unique Training Level Three-Day Event to form our Week of Eventing (July 30-Aug 3). GMHA's Training Level Three-Day is one of only 8 competitions in the US. This year, the August Horse Trials will run the Intermediate division as well as the Area I Preliminary Championships.
Exposure: Our Horse Trials consistently draw 225-250 horses, and very often have lengthy waiting lists. During an average Horse Trials, there are approx. 1,000 people on the GMHA grounds for the weekend. This season, we expect to draw over 1,200 people for GMHA's Week of Eventing.
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Blue Ribbon Eventing Sponsor: $1,500
Red Ribbon Eventing Sponsor: $750
Individual Opportunities
The Events:
GMHA runs 3 Hunter/Jumper Shows each season. All of our shows are USEF Local Member
Competitions, New England Horseman's Council "C" Rated, and recognized by the Vermont
Hunter/Jumper Association. Our Summer Show is also affiliated with the New Hampshire
Hunter/Jumper Association. This year's dates are May 17-18 (Spring), July 18-20 (Summer),
and September 20-21 (Fall). In addition to the 7 days of showing, most competitors arrive
the day before the shows for our unjudged warm-up rounds.
Exposure:
GMHA's Hunter/Jumper Shows are widely attended by competitors at all levels of hunters,
jumpers, and equitation from Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and beyond. Our
Spring and Fall Shows generally bring between 400-500 people to our grounds, with approx.
150 horses competing. The Summer Show, run over three days, brings over 200 horses and
600 people to GMHA.
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Blue Ribbon Hunter/Jumper Sponsor: $1,000
Red Ribbon Hunter/Jumper Sponsor: $500
Individual Opportunities
The Events:
GMHA hosts 4 Competitive Trail Rides (15, 25, 50, 60, and 100-Miles) throughout the
season. In addition, we hold a 50-Mile Endurance Ride (October 11). For the recreational
rider, we offer four weekends of pleasure riding (Memorial Day, Horse Days, and two
weekends of Fall Foliage Rides). Throughout the season, 20 days of trail rides are
scheduled- far more than any other discipline!
Exposure:
Our trail network draws riders from across New England and the northeast. Riders come to
enjoy our trails at their leisure on our pleasure rides, or to test themselves and their
horses in our Competitive Trail and Endurance Rides. Competitive and Endurance Rides
bring approximately 50 horses and riders to GMHA, for a total of 150 people on-grounds.
Pleasure Rides generally involve 100 horses and approximately 250 people.
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Blue Ribbon Trail Riding Sponsor: $1,500
Red Ribbon Trail Riding Sponsor: $750
Individual Opportunities
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You can find full information about the GMHA Magazine on the News and Publications page.
The Event:
"Chef's Night: Courses & Horses" (August 18, 2008),
part of the GMHA Capital Campaign at its inception and
now in its second year, is quickly becoming a Vermont tradition. The event takes place at
the GMHA jumping field, and features participating area restaurateurs, food purveyors,
cheese makers, wineries and breweries offering samples of their culinary talent. While
sampling the culinary artistry of area chefs, this year's guests will be treated GMHA's
Rider/Driver Derby Cross. This event will combine the sports of eventing and combined
driving, creating a truly unique team exhibition. Riders will complete a course combining
stadium jumping and cross-country fences, while drivers navigate cones and obstacles. The
course will wind around the main 6,000 sq. ft. tent, providing excellent viewing for our
guests.
Exposure:
Last year, Chef's Night drew over 400 people to the GMHA grounds. 43 businesses
participated in the event, bring samplings of their specialties for our guests to enjoy.
The event enjoyed prominent coverage in not only the GMHA Magazine, but local and
regional media as well.
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Blue Ribbon Sponsor: $5,000
Red Ribbon Sponsor: $1,500
Yellow Ribbon Sponsor: $500

Thank you to all who participated in and volunteered for the WASSAIL PARADE!
WINTER SLEIGH DRIVING Schedule and Entry Form.
January 3rd Sleighing Combined Test: Dressage Times. Cones will begin at approx. 1pm.
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(Updated: 11/11/08)
Junior Horsemanship Clinic applications now available! Also hiring Riding Instructors and Barn Managers for 2009 clinic. Click here for details.
(Updated 12/11/08)
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CVDA is still accepting auditors for spring "L" program sessions- details.
(Updated 11/11/08)