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FEI Festival of Eventing August Horse Trials

August 7 - August 9
GMHA Grounds · 5491 South Road, S. Woodstock, VT 05071
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USEA/USEF/FEI Endorsed and recognized FEI CCI3*-S / CCI 2*-S / CCI 1*-Intro •  Intermediate through Beginner Novice. Join us for our marquis horse trials of the summer season!

Entries Open: June 23, 2026

Entries Close: July 21, 2026

Divisions

USEF Endorsed/
USEA Recognized:

JBN, BNR, OBN, JN, NR, ON, JT, TR, OT

USEF & USEA Recognized:

MR, OM, PR, JYOP, OP, OI

FEI Divisions:

CCI1★-Intro, CCI2★-S, CCI3★-S

Missed the Deadline?

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

Late entries accepted if space allows. Late fee of $50 applies. Please reach out to GMHA to inquire.

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FEI Festival of Eventing August Horse Trials — Event Details

USEA/USEF/FEI Recognized Competition #2177

$10,000 in PRIZE MONEY

Thursday, Aug 6th:

  • 8:30am Jumper Schooling Day – click on details to the right ⇒
  • 12 noon arrivals for ONE-DAY HT competitors
  • After 3pm – XC open for walking (all BN and ON)

Friday, Aug 7th:

  • One-day HT (all BN and ON)
  • D, SJ, XC – 7:30am – 5pm
  • 12 noon – FEI Barns Open for CCI3*S / CCI2*S / CCI1*-Intro competitors
  • One-day HT competitors depart after event is over to allow the weekend competitors to move into their stalls
  • After 4pm – Weekend competitors arrival for national divisions

Saturday, Aug 8th:

  • Start of Two-Day HT for NR, JN, T, M, P, Intermediate, & FEI Divisions
  • Dressage starting 7:30am
  • SJ starting around 10am
  • 6pm – COMPETITOR’S PARTY for ALL on the Youth Center Lawn

Sunday, Aug 9th:

  • 8am start of XC for FEI & National levels all day

STABLING NOTE…

Stabling on-site is limited for the Festival weekend.  If you are entering the one-day HT (all BN divisions & ON) on Friday, Aug 7th you can reserve stabling for Thursday, Aug 6th arrival starting at 12 noon; but you MUST depart Friday afternoon if you don’t have horses running in the weekend event at the higher levels.  Likewise, if you are entered in one of the weekend divisions, then your target arrival time will be on Friday, Aug 9th for FEI horses at 12 noon & after 4pm for NR-JN-T-M-P-I.  This will allow time for the one-day HT folks time to finish, strip their stalls, and depart.  Please reach out to Jill Bogert, Asst. Organizer & Stabling Manager if you have a large group coming that span all 3-days at Jill@gmhainc.org or call the office at (802) 457-1509 x207.  Please plan accordingly and reach out if you have any questions.

Join us on Thursday prior to Festival weekend for an educational and fun opportunity to school over professionally designed courses by Chris Barnard
JUMPER SCHOOLING DAY – Aug 6th at 8:30am

Festival Sponsorship Opportunities

Join us in supporting the Festival of Eventing August Horse Trials!

Download Sponsorship Brochure

Microchip Rule
Key Requirements & Details:

  • Effective Date: December 1, 2026. 
  • Applies To: All horses competing in USEF-licensed or endorsed shows, regardless of discipline, breed, or level (including Intro/Opportunity).
  • Chip Type: Must be a 15-digit, ISO 11784/11785 compliant chip.
  • Implantation: Done by a veterinarian (as per state laws) into the nuchal ligament in the neck, a quick process.
  • Owner Responsibility: You must report the 15-digit microchip number to US Equestrian (USEF) for your horse’s record.
  • Verification: Show will check that the chip number is on file with USEF before accepting entries. 

Event Hub

Enter & Register

Enter Online
Enter online through EventEntries.com
Download Entry Form (coming soon)
Download, print, fill out, & mail complete entry to GMHA.

Competitor Info & Documents

USEA Omnibus Listing
Detailed event information and divisions offered.
Jumper Schooling Day Information

Schedule & Logistics

Ride Schedule

Stabling & On-site Services

Stabling Assignments

Sponsors & Support

Festival of Eventing Sponsorship Brochure
Download the 2026 Festival of Eventing Sponsorship Guide
Become a Sponsor

Volunteers Needed

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Horse Health Requirements

GMHA requires a negative Coggins and proof of current rabies within one year of event dates.  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. In addition, vaccinations for influenza and rhinopneumonitis (EHV-1 & EHV-4) within six months of event dates are REQUIRED for each horse that comes on the property.  These health documents must be submitted to event management prior to unloading.

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

Eventing Manager

Jill Bogert

GMHA Staff
Assistant Secretary, Eventing Manager, Volunteer Coordinator
(802) 457-1509
Jill@gmhainc.org
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Organizer

Alice Andrews

Volunteer Coordinator
andrewseventsinc@gmail.com
Secretary

Erin Keehan

Event Secretary
(518) 428-4386
irishelk@outlook.com
Sponsorships

Bruce Perry

GMHA Special Projects Coordinator
802-457-1509
bruce@gmhainc.org
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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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