GMHA : Green Mountain Horse Association

Sponsorship Opportunities

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.

• Season Sponsorships
• Sponsorship by Discipline: Dressage, Driving, Eventing, Hunter/Jumper, Trails
• Individual Opportunities
• Magazine Advertising
• Chef's Night Sponsorship

Season Sponsorships

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The following advertising opportunities are available as indivudual products and as part of our Season and Discipline Sponsorship packages.

Website Ads with Links

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:

• Over 3 million hits per year
• 100,000 sessions per year
• 300 sessions per day on average

Magazine Advertising

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.

Show Program Advertising

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.

Banner Display

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.

Vendor Space

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.

Stadium Jump Sponsorship

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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Individual Opportunities

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Website Ads with Link

Banners must be submitted at a size of 200px x 50px. Season and Discipline sponsorship links will be maintained until Dec 31, 2008.

• Banner Ad: $300
• Text Ad: $150

Magazine Advertising

Please refer to Magazine Advertising information.

Show Program Advertising

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.

• Full Page Ad: $750 Size: 7" x 9"
• Half Page Ad: $400 Size: 7" x 4.5"

Banner Display

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.

• $1000 for entire GMHA season

Vendor Space

• 2 Day Event: $300
• 3 Day Event: $500
• (Restrictions apply. Please contact the GMHA office for details)

Stadium Jump Sponsorship **Introductory Offer!

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.

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Sponsorship by Discipline

• Dressage
• Driving
• Eventing
• Hunter/Jumper
• Trails

Dressage

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.

Season Sponsorship Packages

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Blue Ribbon Dressage Sponsor: $1000

• Full Page Ad in each show program
• Banner display during each show
• Vendor space during Dressage Days (*Restrictions apply; contact GMHA office for details)
• Listing as a Blue Ribbon Dressage Sponsor: In each show program (in addition to ad)
• Banner Ad with link on the Dressage page of our website
• Announcements throughout each show

Red Ribbon Dressage Sponsor: $500

• Half page ad in each show program
• Listing as a Red Ribbon Dressage Sponsor: In each show program (in addition to ad) Banner ad with link on the Dressage page of our website
• Announcements throughout each show

Individual Opportunities

• Title Sponsor of $500 Prix St. Georges Class (Dressage Days): $500
• Stakes Class Sponsor (Dressage Days only): $250 (class of your choice)
• Division Award Sponsorships
• High Score of the Show (level of your choice): Both shows: $200, Single show: $100

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Driving

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.

Season Sponsorship Packages

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Blue Ribbon Driving Sponsor: $750

• Full Page Ad in each show program
• Banner display during each show
• Vendor space during the Combined Driving Event [*Restrictions apply, contact GMHA office for details]
• Listing as a Blue Ribbon Driving Sponsor: In each show program (in addition to ad)
  
• Banner Ad with link on the Driving page of our website

Red Ribbon Driving Sponsor: $325

• Half page ad in each show program
• Listing as a Red Ribbon Driving Sponsor: In each show program (in addition to ad)
  
• Text Ad with link on the Driving page of our website

Individual Opportunities

• Hazard Sponsor (Combined Driving Event): **Only 6 opportunities available!** $250: Includes listing in the show program and banner display on or near your hazard.
• Combined Driving Event Division Sponsor: $100 (your choice of 9 divisions)
• Fall Driving Classic Division Sponsor $100 (your choice of 5 divisions), $150: High Score of the Show Sponsor

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Eventing

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.

Season Sponsorship Packages

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Blue Ribbon Eventing Sponsor: $1,500

• Full Page Ad in each show program
• Banner display during each event
• Vendor space during Week of Eventing (*Restrictions apply, contact GMHA office for details.)
• Listing as a Blue Ribbon Eventing Sponsor: In each show program (in addition to ad)
  
• Banner Ad with link on the Eventing page of our website
• Announcements throughout each event

Red Ribbon Eventing Sponsor: $750

• Half page ad in each show program
• Listing as a Red Ribbon Eventing Sponsor: In each show program (in addition to ad)
• Text ad with link on the Eventing page of our website
• Announcements throughout each event

Individual Opportunities

• Division Award Sponsor (Sponsorship for all 3 Horse Trials: $350; Single Event Division sponsor: $125)
• Title Sponsor of Week of Eventing Competitor's Party: $750 (Includes show program listing, banner display, and vendor space during the party [restrictions apply])
• Training Level Three-Day Event Division Sponsor: $150

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Hunter/Jumper

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.

Season Sponsorship Packages

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Blue Ribbon Hunter/Jumper Sponsor: $1,000

• Full Page Ad in each show program
• Banner display during each show
• Vendor space during Summer Show [*Restrictions apply, contact GMHA office for details]
• Listing as a Blue Ribbon Hunter/Jumper Sponsor: In each show program (in addition to ad)
  
• Banner Ad with link on the Hunter/Jumper page of our website
• Announcements throughout each show

Red Ribbon Hunter/Jumper Sponsor: $500

• Half page ad in each show program
• Listing as a Red Ribbon Hunter/Jumper Sponsor: In each show program (in addition to ad)
  
• Text Ad with link on the Hunter/Jumper page of our website
• Announcements throughout each show

Individual Opportunities

• Division Sponsor: $100 (1 division at 1 show. Includes listing in the show program)
• Title Sponsor of $500 Gambler's Choice Class: $500 (Includes listing in the show program, banner and vendor space at the party. *Restrictions apply)

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Trails

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.

Season Sponsorship Packages

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Blue Ribbon Trail Riding Sponsor: $1,500

• Full Page Ad in each event program
• Banner display during each ride
• Vendor space during the 100-Mile/ Horse Days Pleasure Ride (*Restrictions apply, contact GMHA office for details)
• Listing as a Blue Ribbon Trail Riding Sponsor: In each show program (in addition to ad)
  
• Banner Ad with link on the Trail Events page of our website

Red Ribbon Trail Riding Sponsor: $750

• Half page ad in each event program
• Listing as a Red Ribbon Trail Riding Sponsor: In each show program (in addition to ad)
  
• Text ad with link on the Trail Events page of our website

Individual Opportunities

• Title Sponsor of Pleasure Ride Dinner: $300 Includes show program listing and banner display. Select from: Memorial Day Ride (May 23), Fall Foliage Ride I (September 26), Fall Foliage Ride II (October 3).
• Title Sponsor of an on-trail lunch stop or hold: $200 Includes listing in the show program and banner space at your stop
• Competitive Ride Division Award Sponsor Distance Championship: $100 (100 and 60 Miles not available)

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GMHA Magazine Advertising

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You can find full information about the GMHA Magazine on the News and Publications page.

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Chef's Night: Courses & Horses

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.

Sponsorship Opportunities

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Blue Ribbon Sponsor: $5,000

• Leadership listing: On our website • In the Chef's Night brochure • In all Chef's Night promotional materials
• Stadium or cross-country jump banner display
• 2 complimentary tickets for Chef's Night
• Complimentary give-aways
• GMHA Reserve Champion Season Sponsorhip Package

Red Ribbon Sponsor: $1,500

• Leadership listing: On our website • In our Chef's Night brochure • In all Chef's Night promotional materials
• Hang Banner at event
• 2 complimentary tickets

Yellow Ribbon Sponsor: $500

• Listing on our website, in Chef's Night brochure and in promotional materials

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