Green Mountain Horse Association
5491 South Road, South Woodstock, VT, United States
Unrecognized schooling competition with an educational focus is our annual Starter Horse Trials & Combined Test! Perfect for those NEW to Eventing or bringing along green horses.
Green Mountain Horse Association
5491 South Road, South Woodstock, VT, United States
Clinics are led by Robin Groves, two-time USEF National Champion in Combined Driving and member of two U.S. teams competing at the World Single Championships.
Green Mountain Horse Association
5491 South Road, South Woodstock, VT, United States
The Area 1 Young Rider Camp is held annually mid-July at GMHA in S. Woodstock, Vermont. This is a three-day, three-night camp where attendees participate in two (2) mounted lessons a day and one (1) unmounted horsemanship session focusing on all phases of Eventing (dressage, XC, & Stadium Jumping).
Green Mountain Horse Association
5491 South Road, South Woodstock, VT, United States
New England's top horses and riders at GMHA's Annual Dressage Days! Training through Grand Prix USEF Level 3 Competition. Musical Freestyle performances on Saturday afternoon! NEW this season - USEF Eventing Tests offered.
GMHA is seeking a reliable, organized Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations, accounting coordination, donor records, and event preparation.
This part-time, on-site role is ideal for someone who enjoys details, teamwork, and helping a busy nonprofit office run smoothly throughout the season.
Be Part of the Grounds Team at Vermont’s Premier Equestrian Facility
GMHA is seeking reliable, hands-on Grounds Crew members to help maintain and prepare our event grounds throughout the season. This is an active, outdoor role for individuals who take pride in their work and enjoy being part of a fast-moving team.
Work alongside a dedicated crew in a setting that blends craftsmanship, teamwork, and the rhythm of equestrian sport—supporting competitions from setup through teardown and everything in between.
Founded in 1926, the Green Mountain Horse Association is the nation’s oldest continuously operating horse association. Our mission is to provide activities for diverse equestrian disciplines and promote trails preservation, horsemanship, and youth education. At our facility, located in South Woodstock, Vermont, we offer a wide range of events to thousands of equestrians each year in dressage, driving, eventing, hunter/jumpers, and trail riding. GMHA is dedicated to preserving trails and open space for equestrian use, and our trail network covers over 400 miles. Our 65-acre facility includes stabling for 196 horses, four all-weather arenas with European Geo-Textile footing, a spectacular cross-country course, and driving hazards.
Strangles & Communicable Disease Policy
To protect the health of all horses on the grounds, GMHA enforces the following policy in accordance with State of Vermont animal health guidance.
Disease Restrictions
Horses showing symptoms of strangles or other communicable disease are not permitted on GMHA grounds
Horses known to have been exposed to strangles or other contagious disease must not attend GMHA events or use facilities
GMHA Authority
GMHA reserves the right to:
Restrict access to the grounds
Require veterinary documentation
Take precautionary measures to prevent disease transmission
Thank you for your cooperation and efforts to keep strangles from spreading.
State Guidance
Additional information is available from the Vermont Agency of Agriculture:
Horses brought onto GMHA grounds must comply with health regulations established by the State of Vermont and enforced by the Vermont Agency of Agriculture. Health documents must be submitted to event management prior to unloading. In addition, some competitions, clinics, or activities may be governed by external organizations and additional health requirements may apply. GMHA reserves the right to:
Take precautionary measures to prevent disease transmission
Restrict access to the grounds
Require veterinary documentation
GMHA Requires:
Required Health Documentation within one year of event date
Current Negative Coggins test (EIA)
Current Proof of rabies vaccination ( Rabies titers are accepted within one year of event dates and must accompany a note from your veterinarian explaining the reason why the vaccine could not be administered.)
Required Health Documentation within six months of event date
Current Proof of vaccinations for Equine Influenza (flu) and rhinopneumonitis (EHV-1 & EHV-4)
The State of Vermont Requires:
A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection within 30 days or Exhibition Permit from the Vermont Agency of Agriculture’s Animal Health office for any horses entering the state.
GMHA does not require this document with entry, but the VT Agency of Agriculture and Transportation may enforce these regulations at any time.
👉 GMHA reserves the right to enforce all state health regulations to protect horses on the grounds.
Governing Body Requirements
Certain events or activities at GMHA may be held under the rules of recognized equestrian governing bodies, including but not limited to the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) or American Driving Society (ADS), among others.
When applicable:
Governing body requirements may be more restrictive than GMHA and State of Vermont minimums.
In addition to the requirements set forth by GMHA above, if competing at a sanctioned event at GMHA, please provide proof of the following within six (6) months of event dates:
Proof Equine Influenza Virus vaccination (Flu)
Proof of Equine Herpes Virus (Rhinopneumonitis)
Enforcement & Authority
The Vermont Agency of Agriculture may enforce these regulations at any time
GMHA reserves the right to request documentation, deny entry, or remove horses from the grounds if requirements are not met
Camping is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Plese reserve and enter early.
Due to Woodstock Town Ordinances, camping opportunities on the GMHA grounds are limited. We are allowed camping permits for just a few of our events each year, with a limited number of camping spaces.
Rules:
You must be a GMHA member to reserve a spot. Camping is free.
Camping in the parking lot is prohibited. You will be directed across the bridge or to the Upwey arena area upon check-in.
All campers must be a self-contained unit — NO TENTS.
No campfires or grills.
No water or electricity hook ups.
Running of generators is prohibited.
No dumping of gray water or sewage.
No littering.
No temporary paddocks or tying to trailers — horses must be stabled.
Awnings may only be set-up AFTER all trailers have been parked. Space is limited, it will be cozy!
No loud or disorderly conduct.
Not adhering to the above guidelines or breaking of GMHA Rules will prohibit individuals from future camping.
Juniors may not camp unaccompanied by an adult.
To sign up for camping, you MUST sign the release on your Entry Form.
GMHA Turns 100!
Come Celebrate With Us!
Join us Saturday, August 1 for GMHA’s Centennial BBQ & Celebration at the GMHA Grounds in South Woodstock.
Enjoy a free community BBQ, live music, games, a Hobby Horse Show, and time with friends, neighbors, riders, alumni, and the GMHA community as we celebrate 100 years of trails, horses, memories, and Vermont tradition. Everyone welcome!
