United States Eventing Association

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.

Thurs: Barns open for arrivals: 12:00 pm; CCI3-S, CCI2-S: in-barn inspections: 12:00-6:00 pm (if you plan to arrive outside this time frame, you must inform the Organizer ahead of time to make arrangements); Cross-country opens 3pm Fri: All divisions dressage: 7:30 am.; CCI3-S, CCI2-S: in-barn inspections: 7:00-10:00 am.; CCI3-S, CCI2-S, I: Show Jumping: 3:00 pm. Sat:All divisions Cross-country: 8:00 am Sun:P, M,T,N,BN Show Jumping: 8:00 am

TD: FEI, I:John Williams, USA TD: FEI Asst: P,M,T,N,BN:Katherine Cooper, USA Judge: Pres: FEI, I:Marilyn Payne, USA Judge: FEI Member: Pres: P,M,T,N,BN: Sue Smithson, USA FEI Chief Steward: Mary Fike, USA FEI Asst. Steward: Alex Ambelang, USA FEI Vet: Debbie Williamson, USA Treating Vet: Erica Koch, NH Dressage Judges:Beth Beukema, MA, Jerilyn Nieder, NH, Catherine Waterman, VT SJ Judges:Marilyn Payne, NJ, Sue Smithson, NC
CD: X-C:Morgan Rowsell, USA;SJ:Chris Barnard, FL

Times will be posted on www.gmhainc.org and www.area1usea.orgOfficial times emailed on August 8 and posted outside the event office.

ON-LINE entries & scheduling questions: Rick Dunkerton, Secretary www.evententries.com. All major credit cards accepted. Entries will not be processed without payment. Late payments by credit card only. Phone: 601-498-3330, Email: [email protected]. MAIL-IN entries & stabling questions: Jill Bogert, Asst. 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.

Org:Alice Andrews, email: [email protected], Cell: 352-516-8466.

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 $6 entry processing fee will be added to all paper/mail in entries. Entry fee CCI3-S, CCI2-S:$425.00 Entry fee I/P/M: $245.00;T/N/BN: $235.00 Stabling fee: $65.00 per night.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 ($30), 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 and stalls may be limited based on current state and local restrictions. Please note Novice and Beginner Novice entries will be limited. Enter early! You may enter through EventEntries.com or mail paper entry and stable form postmarked on the opening date, use USEA 2023Horse 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 8/13/2022. 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.CCI3-S, CCI2-S, Intermediate, Preliminary and Modified Competitors (rider, owner, trainer, coach) must submit copies of USEF membership card OR pay USEF show pass fee for each non-member. Exception: Riders and owners are eligible for one Show Pass per competition year; trainers and coaches are no longer eligible to participate under a show pass and must be active USEF members.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.

CCI3-S-3400 at 550mpm. CCI2-S-3100m at 520mpm. I-3100m at 550 mpm.P-3000mat 520 mpm. M-2800m at 490 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 10. Reopens on Member's Days after competition.

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 (FEI/I/P/M/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. Best Groomed Horse Award for FEI & I divisions, sponsored by Equestrian Living magazine. Adult Rider Program Award for lowest scoring Adult Rider Memberper level (FEI/I/P/M/T/N/BN), sponsored by Area 1 Adult Riders. YR/PRO Team Award for lowest scoring team per level (FEI/I/P/M/T/N/BN), sponsored by Area 1 Young Riders.

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.

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.

CCI3-S-2022 FEI Three-star Test B-Std. CCI2-S-2022 FEI Two-star Test B-Std.I-2022 USEF Intermediate Eventing Test B-Std. P-2022 USEF Preliminary EventingTest B-Sm. M-2022 USEF Modified Eventing Test 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.

CCI3-S-3400 at 550mpm. CCI2-S-3100m at 520mpm. I-3100m at 550 mpm.P-3000mat 520 mpm. M-2800m at 490 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 10. Reopens on Member's Days after competition.

Cross-country course open on June 5 and July 3, July 8-9, August 14 and September 18 only (Member's Days). Go tohttps://gmhainc.org/members-daysfor 2023 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. 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 days (Thursday, Friday 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). 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. All participants must sign a USEF/USEA and GMHA waiver.

“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.Sign up at www.eventingvolunteers.com or email [email protected].