GMHA June H.T.

<strong>GMHA is proud to host the Area 1 Championships for 2020. Priority will be given to Championship entries.</strong>

Event Info

USEA Event ID: 17660

Event Date: June 5 - 6, 2021

Open Date: Apr 20 | Close Date: May 18

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 and Bridgewater!

Divisions

USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,TH-CH ,TR-CH,N,NH-CH ,NR-CH,BN,BNH-CH ,BNR-CH
USEF/USEA Recognized: P,P-CH

Tentative Schedule

FORMAT: Friday: Noon barns open for HT arrival. 3pm Cross Country course open. Sat: PO-CH,P,TH-CH,TR-CH,T,NH-CH,NR-CH,N,BNH-CH,BNR-CH,BN: Dressage 8:00am, Show Jumping 10:00am Sun: PO-CH,P,TH-CH,TR-CH,T,NH-CH,NR-CH,N,BNH-CH,BNR-CH,BN: XC 8:00 am. Check Program for Show Jumping Course Walk times.

Event Officials

TD:Samantha Allan, MD Judges: Pres:Janice Conlon, MDDressage Judges:Lori Barnard, VT; Leslie De Grandmaison, NH; Roberta Carleton, CT SJ Judge: Janice Conlon, MD CD: X-C:Mogie Bearden-Muller, MDSJ:Chris Barnard, FL *Please note that there is absolutely NO CELL PHONE SERVICE at GMHA. Calls can be made/received at 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 emailed on June 1 and posted outside the eventoffice.

Entry Information

Jill Bogert, Secretary GMHA - June HT 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

FORMAT: Dressage & SJ on Saturday; XC on Sunday. Make checks payable to GMHA. SEPARATE check per horse/rider combination. BN-P: $235.00. 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 the cost of entry fees minus a $25 office fee. GMHA will not refund credit card fees or EventEntries.com processing fees. No refunds of entry fees after the closing date. In the event the competition has to cancel, there will be no refunds (except if canceled due to COVID-19). Stabling will be refunded ONLY if management can fill your stall.USEA Starter/D&M Fees and COVID-19 Recovery Fee Refund Policy: The USEA Starter and D&M fees ($25), COVID-19 Recovery fee ($5) and the USEF admin. fees ($8), are not subject to office fees, and shall be returned within 30 days of the competition to any rider who does not start the dressage test. If canceled due to COVID-19, cost of entry fees and stabling will refunded in full.

Entries

Entries may be limited based on current state and local restrictions. You may enter through EventEntries.com or mailpaperentryand stable formpostmarked on the opening date, useUSEA 2021Horse Trialsentry form, USEA Signature/Waiver page, GMHA Waiver (found on event webpage at www.gmhainc.org), Coggins testand proof of RABIES (certificate, vaccine record from vet invoice, or titer results w/vet note accepted), and applicable membership card copies, one check per horse/rider combination. Negative Coggins and proof of RABIES dated after 6/6/20. 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. Entry fee includes a $25 non-refundable office fee. 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 for each non-member. 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

All P-2200 m @ 520 mpm.All T-2000 m @ 450 mpm. AllN-1600 m @400 mpm. AllBN-1400 m @ 350 mpm. All courses true to the level while offering positive educational questions. Terrain: some hills, much water, fields and woods. XC Schooling closed as of November 1, 2020. Open on June 7 ONLY to current GMHA Members (see website).

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. Awards will not be mailed. They will be available in a designated area on grounds for pick-up.

Stabling/Veterinarian

Stabling will be limited.155 permanent box stalls and 35 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. Stall Stripping Services available at $25 stall - sign up at the show office (cash or check only) • No non-competing horses on grounds VETERINARIAN/FARRIER: Veterinarian: Dr. Jeff Oney will be on-call Friday; on-grounds Sat & Sun. Farrier: TBD will be on-call Friday, on-grounds Sat & Sun. Phone numbers will be posted outside of the show office.

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.No grilling or open fires permitted on grounds.

Dressage

Test & arena sizes:PO-CH-2018 USEF Preliminary Test B-Std.P-2018 USEF Preliminary Test A-Sm. TH-CH/TR-CH-2018 USEF Training Test B-Sm.T-2018 USEF Training Test A-Sm. NH-CH/NR-CH-2018 USEF Novice Test B-Sm.N-2018 USEF Novice Test A-Sm. BNH-CH/BNR-CH-2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test B-Sm.BN-2018 USEF Beginner Novice Test A-Sm. Arenas: Sand.

Cross-Country

All P-2200 m @ 520 mpm.All T-2000 m @ 450 mpm. AllN-1600 m @400 mpm. AllBN-1400 m @ 350 mpm. All courses true to the level while offering positive educational questions. Terrain: some hills, much water, fields and woods. XC Schooling closed as of November 1, 2020. Open on June 7 ONLY to current GMHA Members (see website).

Other Information

Must be a GMHA member to school XC and use facility on Members' Days.Go to gmhainc.org and search Members' Days for 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. It is compulsory for all persons when mounted anywhere on the competition grounds to wear properly fastened protective headgear which meets or exceeds ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)/SEI (Safety Equipment Institute) standards for equestrian use and carries the SEI tag.Due to COVID 19 all participants must practice social distancing and wear a face mask or face covering when unmounted. The public, spectators, and non-essential personnel, such as guests, are prohibited from being on the competition grounds.Participants are encouraged to volunteer during the show if times allow. EV114 Dress 1. PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR. a. At all levels of eventing competition, from beginner novice through advanced, at Federation Endorsed competitions and recognized competitions, riders must wear headgear as follows, except as may otherwise be mandated by local law (see also GR801): b. Upon arrival, anyone riding a horse must wear properly fitting protective headgear which passes or surpasses ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)/SEI (Safety Equipment Institute) standards for equestrian use and carries the SEI tag. Harness must be secured and properly fitted. “Every class offered herein which is covered by the rules and specifications of the current USEF rulebook will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith”.