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Fall Endurance Ride

October 25
GMHA Grounds · 5491 South Road, S. Woodstock, VT 05071
Nick Goldsmith Photography
Nick Goldsmith Photography
Nick Goldsmith Photography
Join us for the GMHA Fall Endurance Rides during Vermont’s foliage season!

Entries Open: September 23, 2026

Entries Close: October 14, 2026

Event Type & Recognition

Format:

Endurance Ride

Sanctioning:

AERC, ECTRA

Missed the Deadline?

Post-entries may be accepted after entries close, if space permits, with an additional post-entry fee.

Please contact Trail Secretary to inquire at Trails@gmhainc.org

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Fall Endurance Ride — Event Details

ONE day 50-mile Endurance Ride, 25-mile Limited Distance, 15-mile Conditioning Ride, & 10-mile Introductory Ride

Plus a 5-mile GMHA Members Only No Frills Pleasure Ride  

Start you 2026 Endurance & Competitive ride season in Vermont! Vermont trails offer an expansive variety of terrain and widely regarded as one of the best tests of horsemanship known to offer equestrian fitness available today. This weekend’s distances include a 50-mile Endurance, 25-mile Limited Distance ride, a 15-mile conditioning ride, 10-mile Introductory ride and a 5-mile Members only-no-frills pleasure ride. All divisions are duo sanctioned, ECTRA & AERC and will be following ECTRA & AERC rules and regulations. GMHA’s trail rides are registered with the New England Horse & Trail.

Want to step outside your comfort zone and learn more about competitive trail riding and distance riding. This is your opportunity to build knowledge and have fun with your equine partner, and meet new friends in a relaxed friendly and supportive environment.

Pre-registration is required. Only complete entries will be accepted (complete entry form, form of payment, and horse health requirements (Coggins/Flu/Rabies) included).

Thinking about your first Endurance ride?

Endurance is challenging, rewarding, and surprisingly approachable with the right preparation. Our Rookie Information Guide walks you through the basics so you know what to expect before ride day.

Endurance 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.

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Competitor Info & Documents

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Schedule & Logistics

Ride Schedule (coming soon)

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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