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Distance Days – 90th Annual 100-Mile Competitive Trail Ride

September 4 - September 6
GMHA Grounds · 5491 South Road, S. Woodstock, VT 05071
Nick Goldsmith Photography
Nick Goldsmith Photography
Nick Goldsmith Photography
Distance Days is a 3 day celebration of Competitive Trail Riding (CTR) with a variety of distances & built around the historic GMHA 100-Mile Ride – the oldest and first in the U.S., now in its 90th year.

Entries Open: August 5, 2026

Entries Close: August 26, 2026

Event Type & Recognition

Format:

CTR

Sanctioning:

ECTRA

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Distance Days – 90th Annual 100-Mile Competitive Trail Ride — Event Details

A 3-Day 100-Mile Competitive Trail Ride is a unique equestrian challenge. The GMHA 100-Mile is the first of its kind, dating back to 1936. It is still one of the best tests of horsemanship and equestrian fitness available today.

  • 40 miles the first day,
  • 40 miles the second day,
  • 20 miles the third day under ECTRA-sanctioned competitive trail rules.
  • Single day 20, 15 and 10 mile rides

The horse who completes the distance within the time window in the best overall condition wins. Enjoy the fun and friendly competition all wrapped up in years of tradition!
Learn more about ECTRA competitive trail .

Competitive Trail Options:

Not up to 100 miles in 3 days?  Distance Days offers you other distance options for competitive trail.  Please see the entry form for additional choices.

  • Free camping on grounds for GMHA members. A shower is also available for members. Camping spots are first-come, first-served, so sign up early.
  • Horses are stabled in our top-notch shed row barns or in the historic Upwey Barn.
  • Stall decoration contest! Theme Celebrating 100 years of GMHA!
  • The most beautiful trails and views
  • This ride is affiliated with New England Horse & Trail
  • Well-marked trails
  • Awards galore
  • Show off your vintage GMHA merchandise- shirts, sweatshirts, hats…..
  • Stall decorating contest – This years theme – 100 years of GMHA!

New to Competitive Trail Riding?

CTR is designed to be welcoming for first-time riders and horses alike. If you’re curious about what to expect, how rides are structured, and how to prepare, our Rookie Information Guide will help you get started with confidence.

CTR Rookie Information

Limited camping on-site is available to GMHA Members.

All horses must be stabled for events offering camping.
Not a member? Join or renew today to take advantage of this option.

View Camping Rules

Event Hub

Enter & Register

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Stabling & On-site Services

Stabling Assignments (coming soon)

Volunteers Needed

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Horse Health Requirements

GMHA requires a negative Coggins and proof of current rabies and influenza vaccination for each horse that comes on the property.  Rabies titers are accepted within one year of event date and must accompany a note from your veterinarian explaining the reason why the vaccine could not be administered.

Please note that 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 these documents with entry, but the VT Agency of Agriculture may enforce these regulations at any time.

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Event Contacts

Trail Events Manager

Mickey Perry

GMHA Staff
Landowner Relations, Volunteer Coordinator
(802) 457-1509
mperry@gmhainc.org
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Trail Secretary

Jeannette Cole

Vermont Horse Council
Volunteer Coordinator
(802) 457-1509
trails@gmhainc.org

Volunteers Needed!

Jump in and be part of the action—no experience needed! We’ll train you, feed you, and thank you with an appreciation gift. Learn about volunteering at GMHA.

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