GMHA Festival of Eventing August H.T.
Join us in beautiful South Woodstock, VT for the only FEI competition in Area I! $10,000 in prize money for the FEI and Intermediate divisions. Come early to our Jumper Schooling Day over a Chris Barnard designed course on Wednesday, August 10th. Details at www.gmhainc.org
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5.16.22: An AI and CT-A divisions have been added.
Event Info
USEA Event ID: 17997
Event Date: Aug 12 - 14, 2022
Open Date: June 28 | Close Date: Jul 26
Location: South Woodstock, 5491 South Road, VT 5071 (AREA 1)
Directions
GMHA, 5491 South Road, South Woodstock, VT 05071From West: NY Thruway to 1-87 northway to exit 20. Take Rte 149 to Fort Ann, then Rte 4 east to Rutland then Woodstock. Take right on Rte 106 before Woodstock Inn south 6 miles to GMHA.From South: I-91 to Ascutney exit 8, Rte 131 west 7 miles to Rte 106 north, 12 miles to GMHA.From East: I-89 north to exit 1 in VT. Take Rte 4 west to Woodstock, Then right on Rte 106 south to GMHA. SPEED limit 25 mph strictly enforced in Woodstock.
Divisions
USEF Endorsed/USEA Recognized: T,N,BN
USEF/USEA Recognized: CCI3-S,CCI2-S,AI,I,P
USEA Recognized Tests: CT-A
USEF/USEA Recognized: CCI3-S,CCI2-S,AI,I,P
USEA Recognized Tests: CT-A
Tentative Schedule
Thurs: Barns open for arrivals Noon, Cross-country opens 3pm.
Fri: One Day: ALL BN DIVISIONS AND ON will run as a 1-day event on Friday only, NO EXCEPTIONS. NR and JN WILL BE RUN ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.
Thurs:CCI3-S, CCI2-S: in-barn inspections: 12:00 pm.
Fri: CCI3-S, CCI2-S: in-barn inspections: 8:00 am. CCI3-S, CCI2-S, AI, CTA, I: Dressage: 3:00 pm (some dressage possible Sat am if entries warrant).
Fri:One Day:BN/ON: Dressage: 7:30; Show Jumping: 10:00; Cross-country 15 minutes after the completion of Show Jumping.
Sat:P, T, NR, JN: Dressage-7:30 am; CCI3-S, CCI2-S, CTA, AI, I, P, T, NR, JN: Show Jumping-9 am.
Sun: All Cross-country-8:00 am.
Event Officials
TD: FEI, I, P:Tim Murray, USA
TD: FEI Asst: T,N, BN:Heather Gillette, USA
Judge: Pres: FEI, I, P:Gretchen Butts, USA
Judge: FEI Member: Pres: T, N, BN: Debbie Adams, USA
FEI Steward: Christine Hayner, USA; Shelley Ryan, USA
FEI Vet: Debbie Williamson, USA
Treating Vet: Erica Koch, USA
Dressage Judges:Rita Brown, MA; Keith Angstadt, MA
SJ Judges:Gretchen Butts; Debbie Adams; James Gornall, MA
CD: X-C:Morgan Rowsell, USA;SJ:Chris Barnard, USA
Starting Times
Times will be posted on www.gmhainc.org and www.area1usea.org Official times will be posted in the event office.
Entry Information
Jill Bogert, Secretary
GMHA Festival of Eventing August 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 perhorse/rider combination.
Or, enter online at EventEntries.com. NOT accepting entries via Xentry.
Organizer
Org:Alice Andrews, email: [email protected], Cell: 352-516-8466.
Fees
Make checks payable to GMHA. SEPARATE check perhorse/rider combination.Not accepting entries via Xentry. Please mail completed entry, or enter online at www.EventEntries.com. A $5 entry processing fee will be added to all paper/mail in entries.
Entry fee CCI3-S, CCI2-S:$425.00
Entry fee AI/I/P: $245.00;T/N/BN: $235.00; CT-A: $125.
Stabling fee: $65.00 per night. Please specify on entry which nights you require stabling. If you are riding Friday only, stabling is available for Thursday night. Please plan to be out of your stall by 4:00 Friday afternoon to accommodateincoming weekend riders. Exceptions will be given only if you have horses entered over the weekend, or if you have trailering limitations; please indicate on your entry form, or email the show secretary.
Grounds fee: $25.00 per entry for non-stabled horses.
Attention US FEI riders:entries for All FEI competitions must be submitted to the FEI though the USEF online entry system. Log on to your USEF account to access the FEI online entry site:https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/dC-z-cdiPH8/athlete-memo---usef-fei-entry-system or they will not be considered complete. There is no fee to submit an entry through this system. Athletes MUST also enter the event (and pay the entry fees) through the normal entry process. Please also pay close attention to the closing date in the FEI Definite Schedule. Foreign riders need to contact their National Federation.
Refunds: scratches received in writing on or before closing date will be refunded minus a $25 office fee. GMHA will not refund credit card fees or EventEntries.com processing fees. No refunds of any fees after closing date. In the event the competition has to cancel, there will be no refunds. Stall fee will be refunded ONLY if stall can be filled.USEA Starter/D&M Fee Refund Policy: The USEA Starter/USEF D&M fee ($25), is 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. For FEI riders, the IHP fee will also be refunded.
Entries
Entries and stalls may be limited based on current state and local restrictions.
Please note the following schedule change from 2021: all Beginner Novice and ON will run as a ONE DAY on Friday. NR and JN will run Saturday and Sunday. Entries may be limited.
You may enter through EventEntries.com or mail paper entry and stable form postmarked on the opening date, use USEA 2022Horse Trials entry form, USEA Signature/Waiver page, GMHA Waiver (found on event webpage at www.gmhainc.org) Coggins test and 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 dated after 8/14/2021. Entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee. 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 fees must 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 and above. CCI3-S, CCI2-S, Intermediate and Preliminary entries must be USEF members, or pay the USEF show pass fee. CCI3-S, CCI2-S, AI/ Intermediate and Preliminary Competitors (rider, owner, trainer, coach) must submit copies of USEF membership card OR 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; ie. change of horse or rider, change of division (if space allows). There is a $35 fee for any bounced checks. Incomplete Entries: $30 incomplete fee for entries that are missing Coggins/Rabies/Signatures after the closing date.
CCI3-S and CCI2-S riders and horses must be registered with the FEI. U.S. horses must have a National or FEI passport. All foreign horses must have an FEI passport.
Reminder: All USEF Life and Senior Active members, as well as participants who have regular contact with minor athletes, are required to comply with the U.S. Center for SafeSport training requirement to be eligible to participate in the competition. All participants must adhere to the U.S. Center for SafeSport Code, USEF Safe Sport Policy, and the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies. More information about these can be found atwww.usef.org.
Awards
Trophy and8 ribbons for each division. Prize money for CCI3-S, CCI2-S and Intermediate divisions. 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 level (P/T/N/BN). 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.
Fernhill Fiesta Award for lowest scoring horse with an Irish Passport in any division (please supply proof of passport with entry or at check-in), sponsored by Fernhill Sporthorses. Fernhill Dragonfly Award for lowest scoring Training Rider.
Stabling/Veterinarian
155 permanent box stall and 61 portable stalls, all with solid doors, 10x10 in size. Hay and bagged shavings available for purchase, shavings-$11/bag, hay-$10/bale. 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 a stall left dirty.
Vet/Farrier will be on call Thursday, on grounds Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Phone numbers will be posted in the office and in the event program.
Accommodations
Visit ww.gmhainc.org for accommodations list or WoodstockChamberVT.com for accommodations list. Town of Woodstock Zoning prohibits camping of any kind (tents, trailers, camper, etc.) on GMHA grounds. Book lodging early! No grilling or open fires permitted on grounds.
Dressage
CCI3-S-2022 FEI Three-star Test B-Std. CCI2-S-2022 FEI Two-star Test B-Std.AI/CTA-2022 USEF Advanced Eventing Test B-Std. I-2022 USEF Intermediate Eventing Test B-Std. P-2022 USEF Preliminary EventingTest B-Sm.T- 2022 USEF Training Eventing Test B-Sm. N-2022 USEFNovice EventingTest B-Sm. BN-2022 USEF Beginner Novice EventingTest B-Sm.Sand arenas with geo-textile footing.
Cross-Country
CCI3-S-3400 at 550mpm. CCI2-S-3100m at 520mpm. AI/I-3100m at 550 mpm.P-3000mat 520 mpm. T-2600m at 450 mpm. N -2200m at 375 mpm. BN-2000m at 350 mpm. Courses: True to the level while offering positive educational questions. Terrain: some hills, much water, fields and woods. Cross-country course closed July 5. Reopens on Member's Days after competition.
Other Information
Cross-country course open on June 6 and July 4 only (Member's Days). Go to gmhainc.org and search Members' Days for 2022 schedule. Must be a GMHA Member to school XC and use facility on Member's Days. Not a member---JOIN TODAY at www.gmhainc.org. Food available on grounds during show hours. Food available on grounds during show hours.
Statement regarding motorized and wheeled vehicles on XC:
No wheeled or motorized vehicles permitted on XC at any time (i.e., ATVs, motorbikes, scooters, golfcarts, etc.)
No wheeled (bicycles) or motorized vehicles, including motorized bikes, E-bikes, Segways, etc. on the XC course when XC is running (Friday and Sunday).
Bicycles and E-Bikes permitted on course walking day (Thursday, Friday before the start of XC and Saturday only).
Strict Dog Policy: Pets must be leashed at all times, $50 fee for each off-leash occurrence. No dogs allowed on cross county course on cross country day. Horses must wear bridle number when out of stall. There is no cell phone coverage at GMHA (Wi-Fi available at show office and Youth Center), riders must wear medical arm bands only (not wrist bands).
“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”. Sharps Container:Competition management is responsible for placing Sharps containers in convenient locations on Competition grounds and replacing them when full. Competition Management may fine any individual up to $100 for improper disposal of needles or other sharp disposable instruments.
COVID 19 POLICY – Please refer to GMHA Covid 19 Policy and any changes will be posted at GMHA during the event. SPECTATORS and non-essential guests are permitted but must follow masking/social distancing policy requirements in place at the time of the event.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Participants are encouraged to volunteer during the show if time allows
Competitors Party Saturday evening at the youth center. All courtesyof GMHA's generous patrons and sponsors.
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”. Sharps Container:Competition management is responsible for placing Sharps containers in convenient locations on Competition grounds and replacing them when full. Competition Management may fine any individual up to $100 for improper disposal of needles or other sharp disposable instruments.
COVID 19 POLICY – Please refer to GMHA Covid 19 Policy and any changes will be posted at GMHA during the event. SPECTATORS and non-essential guests are permitted but must follow masking/social distancing policy requirements in place at the time of the event.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Participants are encouraged to volunteer during the show if time allows