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Mud Ride

April 19
GMHA Grounds · 5491 South Road, S. Woodstock, VT 05071
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The Mud Ride returns to GMHA! Join us for a CTR (25 miles), CDR (15 & 10 miles), & Pleasure Rides (5 miles). A Mud ride is a fun way to ease into conditioning you and your horse for the 2026 trail riding season.

Entries Open: March 25, 2026

Entries Close: April 10, 2026

Event Type & Recognition

Format:

CTR, CDR, CTD

Sanctioning:

ECTRA

Missed the Deadline?

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

This Mud Ride will offer "Day of Entries" with a post entry fee of $30.00

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Mud Ride — Event Details

A fun Competitive Trail Ride (CTR) and Conditioning Distance Ride (CDR) to ease into conditioning you and your horse for the 2026 trail riding season. These rides are over  marked courses of scenic,quiet dirt roads with  few pavement crossings. The Mud Ride is sanctioned by ECTRA with the following distances and recognized by the New England Horse and Trail Association.

  • 25 Miles (CTR)
  • 15 Miles (CDR)
  • 10 Miles (CDR)
  • 5 Mile Pleasure Ride

This Mud Ride will offer “Day of Entries” with a post entry fee of $30.00

If you are new to competitive trail, this is a great place to begin your journey into this discipline. Learn more about the sport at www.ectra.orgThe Mud Ride distances are registered with the New England Horse and Trail Association, sign up forms will be available at the briefing.

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.

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Event Hub

Enter & Register

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Competitor Info & Documents

Event Details (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
(802) 457-1509
mperry@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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