The GMHA Festival of Eventing, the only international event in Area I, is now accepting entries. With $10,000 in prize money, fabulous footing, beautiful surroundings, and cooler temperatures, make this a destination weekend for you and your crew.
Held Aug. 9-11 in South Woodstock, Vermont, the event will also feature Beginner Novice through Intermediate national levels.
The Festival boasts a rockin' competitor party catered by local Trail Break Tacos, free to competitors, with live music.
Prizes for the event include two $100 Groom’s Award’s certificates, Lowest Scoring overall Irish Sport Horse, and Lowest Scoring Irish Sport Horse for Training Level Adult Amateur. Adult Amateur awards at all levels are sponsored by Area 1 Adult Riders.
New this year, “Who Jumped it Best” for show jumping rounds at Beginner and Novice levels for adults and juniors alike, and the Mary Hutchins Award for Best Junior Horsemanship. Prize sponsors include ARRO Helmets, High Standards Design Co., Strafford Saddlery, Fieldstone Equine, Fernhill Sport Horses, and Platinum Performance.
Enjoy the charming village, great food and boutique shopping in historic Woodstock. With golf right down the road at the Woodstock Golf Club there is something for everyone.
Closing dates:
• National divisions - Tuesday, July 23
• FEI divisions - Tuesday, July 30
More information and entry details here.
Volunteers sign up through EventingVolunteers.com here.
For business and individual sponsorship opportunities reach out to Bruce Perry at [email protected] or call (802) 457-1509 x204.
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