GMHA June HorseTrials
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Event Info
USEA Event ID: 17069
Event Date: June 1 - 2, 2019
Open Date: Apr 16 | Close Date: May 14
Location: South Woodstock, 5491 South Road, VT 5071 (AREA 1)
Directions
GMHA is on Rte 106 - 6 miles south of Woodstock at 5491 South Road, South Woodstock, VT.
From West NY Thruway: To I-87 Northway to exit 20. Take Rte 149 to Fort Ann, then Rt. 4 East to Rutlandthen Woodstock. Take right on Rt. 106 (before Woodstock Inn) south 6 miles to GMHA.
From South: I-91 to Ascutney, exit 8 Rt. 131 west 7 miles to Rte 106 north, 12 miles to GMHA. From East: SEE WEBSITE! SPEED limit 25 mph strictly enforced in Woodstock!
Divisions
USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,N,BN
USEF/USEA Recognized: P
USEF/USEA Recognized: P
Tentative Schedule
Friday: Noon barns open for HT arrival. 3pm Cross Country course open.
Sat: P,T,N,BN: Dressage 7:30am, Show Jumping 9:00am.
Sun: P,T,N,BN : Cross country 8:00am.
Check Program for Show Jumping Course Walk times.
Event Officials
TD:Fran Cross, FL
Judges: Pres:Margaret Hutchinson, NYDressage Judges:Carol Mayo, MA; Leslie de Grandmaison, NH; Roberta Carleton, CT
SJ Judge: Margaret Hutchinson, NY
CD: X-C: Janine McClain, VT SJ:William Robertson, KY
*Please note that there is absolutely NO CELL PHONE SERVICE at GMHA so please call or go to the office to get any messages to the officials or staff. Wifi is available.
Starting Times
Tentative times will be posted on www.gmhainc.org and www.area1usea.org. Official times will be posted in the eventoffice.
Entry Information
Jill Bogert
GMHA June HT Secretary
PO Box 8
South Woodstock, VT 05071
Phone: (802) 457-1509
Fax: (802) 457-4471
[email protected]
http://www.gmhainc.org
Make checks payable to GMHA. SEPARATE check per horse/rider combination.
Or, enter online at www.EventEntries.com
Organizer
Alice Andrews, email: [email protected], cell: 352-516-8466
Fees
Make checks payable to GMHA. SEPARATE check per horse/rider combination.
BN-P: $225.00.
Stabling:$55.00 per night.Please specify on entry which nights you require
stabling.
Grounds Fee: $25.00 per entry for non-stabled horse.
Refunds: Scratches received in writing on or before the closing date will be refunded minus a $25 office fee. No refunds of entry fees after the closing date. In the event the competition has to cancel, there will be no refunds. Stabling will be refunded ONLY if management can fill your stall.USEA Starter and D&M Fees Refund Policy: The USEA Starter and D&M fees ($21), are not subjected to office fees, and shall be returned within 30 days of the competition to any rider who does not start the dressage test.
Entries
You may enter through EventEntries.com or mailpaperentryand stable formpostmarked on the opening date, useUSEA 2019Horse Trialsentry,Coggins testand RABIES certificateand applicable membership card copies, one check per horse/rider combination. Negative Coggins dated after 6/3/2018. Divisions will be further divided or combined as entries warrant; state preferences under the Eligible Section and birth date on entry. NOTE: USEA and USEF fees are not included as part of the entry fee. These association feesmust be added to your entry fee, per the itemized Fees Enclosed section of the Entry Form; totaled with the other applicable fees, and sent to the event with your entry.Entries may not be postmarked prior to the opening date. Entry Confirmation status will be posted on www.gmhainc.org and www.area1usea.org. Double entries: Not accepted. Membership: USEA membership required at Beginner Novice Level andabove. Preliminary entries must be USEF members, or pay the USEF show pass fee.Preliminary Competitors (rider, owner, trainer, coach) must submit copies ofUSEF membership cardOR pay USEF show pass fee. Fees: Checks will be processed as entries are received. Bring your own pinny for slide in X-C numbers. All changes must be made in writing:mail, fax, or email acceptable.There is a $50 fee for any entry accepted after closing date (if space allows).There will be a $35 change fee for ANY change to an entry after the closing date; ex. change of horse or rider, change of division (if space allows). There is a $35 fee for any bounced checks.Incomplete Entries:$20 incomplete fee for entries that are missing Coggins/Rabies/Signatures after the closing date.
All USEF adult members with a Competing Membership must complete the USEF's Safe Sport Training, as approved by the U.S. Center for Safe Sport, regardless of level entered. Free Safe Sport training available through the USEF member dashboard.
Competitor Information
P-2200 m @ 520 mpm. T-2000 m @ 450 mpm. N-1600 m @400 mpm. BN-1400 m @ 350 mpm. All courses true to the level while offering positive educational questions. Terrain: some hills, much water, fields and woods. Cross Country course closed Oct. 15, 2018.
Awards
Trophy &8 ribbons per division. Special Award presented to the GMHA Member with the best overall score at any level. Become a GMHA member today! TIP award for highest place TB per division. Please send TIP number in with entry.
Stabling/Veterinarian
165 permanent box stalls and 42 portable stalls, all with solid doors and 10x10 in size. Hay and bagged shavings available for purchase, $10 per bale/bag.• No tack stalls available. • No refunds on stabling after the closing date, unless show management is able to fill your stall. • Stalls are to be stripped upon departure. No stall cleaning deposit is required; however, the competitor will be billed $50 for astall left dirty. • No non-competing horses on grounds.
VETERINARIAN/FARRIER: Veterinarian: TBA; will be on call Friday; on grounds Sat & Sun Farrier: TBA; will be on-call Friday, on-grounds Sat & Sun Phone numbers will be posted in the office and the event program.
Accommodations
Visit www.gmhainc.orgor www.woodstockvt.comfor accommodations list. Town of Woodstock Zoning Prohibits Camping of Any Kind (tents, trailer, camper, etc) on GMHA grounds. Book lodging early---Covered Bridges Half Marathon (2000 runners) in town too!
Dressage
Test & arena sizes: P-2018 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm. T-2018 USEF Training Test A-Sm. N-2018 USEF Novice Test A-Sm. BN-2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm. Arenas: Grass and sand.
Cross-Country
P-2200 m @ 520 mpm. T-2000 m @ 450 mpm. N-1600 m @400 mpm. BN-1400 m @ 350 mpm. All courses true to the level while offering positive educational questions. Terrain: some hills, much water, fields and woods. Cross Country course closed Oct. 15, 2018.
Other Information
Cross-country course closed. Course will be open after the horse trials on the June 3 Members' Day. Go to gmhainc.org and search Members' Days for 2019 schedule. Not a member---JOIN TODAY! No wheeled or motorized vehicles on Cross-Country Course• Food available on-grounds during show hours. • Strict Dog Policy – Pet must be leashed at all times. $50.00 fee for each off-leash occurrence. No dogs allowed on cross-country course on cross-country day. •Horses must wear bridle number when out of stall. • Cell Phone coverageis unreliable in Vermont and non-existent at GMHA. Wifi is available.