Horse Health Requirements
Horses brought onto GMHA grounds must comply with health regulations established by the State of Vermont and enforced by the Vermont Agency of Agriculture. Health documents must be submitted to event management prior to unloading. In addition, some competitions, clinics, or activities may be governed by external organizations and additional health requirements may apply. GMHA reserves the right to:
- Take precautionary measures to prevent disease transmission
- Restrict access to the grounds
- Require veterinary documentation
GMHA Requires:
Required Health Documentation within one year of event date
- Current Negative Coggins test (EIA)
- Current Proof of rabies vaccination ( Rabies titers are accepted within one year of event dates and must accompany a note from your veterinarian explaining the reason why the vaccine could not be administered.)
Required Health Documentation within six months of event date
- Current Proof of vaccinations for Equine Influenza (flu) and rhinopneumonitis (EHV-1 & EHV-4)
The State of Vermont Requires:
- A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection within 30 days or Exhibition Permit from the Vermont Agency of Agriculture’s Animal Health office for any horses entering the state.
- GMHA does not require this document with entry, but the VT Agency of Agriculture and Transportation may enforce these regulations at any time.
👉 GMHA reserves the right to enforce all state health regulations to protect horses on the grounds.
Governing Body Requirements
Certain events or activities at GMHA may be held under the rules of recognized equestrian governing bodies, including but not limited to the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) or American Driving Society (ADS), among others.
When applicable:
- Governing body requirements may be more restrictive than GMHA and State of Vermont minimums.
- In addition to the requirements set forth by GMHA above, if competing at a sanctioned event at GMHA, please provide proof of the following within six (6) months of event dates:
- Proof Equine Influenza Virus vaccination (Flu)
- Proof of Equine Herpes Virus (Rhinopneumonitis)
Enforcement & Authority
- The Vermont Agency of Agriculture may enforce these regulations at any time
- GMHA reserves the right to request documentation, deny entry, or remove horses from the grounds if requirements are not met
State of Vermont Resources
For complete and current requirements, consult:
