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Memorial Day Pleasure Rides

May 23 - May 24
GMHA Grounds · 5491 South Road, S. Woodstock, VT 05071
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Nick Goldsmith Photography
Join us for the traditional opening weekend of our off-road trails! Saturday and Sunday depart from and return to the GMHA grounds. Each day will feature a different marked trail with short and long mileage options.

Entries Open: April 9, 2026

Entries Close: May 7, 2026

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Memorial Day Pleasure Rides — Event Details

Pleasure Rides on Saturday and Sunday depart from and return to the GMHA grounds. Each day will feature a marked trail through the beautiful landscape of Vermont in the spring-time through fields, woods, water crossings and of course, hills with vast views. Short and long mileage options will be offered. Saturday’s ride features a pre-ordered on trail lunch (weather permitting).

Please note, GMHA reserves the right to limit participant numbers due to trail and weather conditions.

These rides offer multiple options:

  • All inclusive rides (stabling & meals) on well marked trails with water for horses
  • Single-day rides (meals & stabling)
  • “No-frills” rides
  • Please click on details in the event hub
  • Only “complete” entries will be processed (entry form, coggins/rabies, waivers signed, form of payment submitted)
  • Camping is available for GMHA Members at this event!
  • Please refer to information on entry forms regarding our refund policy

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

Accomodations (coming soon)

Schedule & Logistics

Ride Schedule (coming soon)

Stabling & On-site Services

Stabling Assignments (coming soon)

Volunteers Needed

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

Event Manager

Mickey Perry

GMHA Staff
(802) 457-1509
mperry@gmhainc.org
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Trail Secretary

Jeannette Cole

Vermont Horse Council
(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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