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Recreational Pleasure Drive

August 2
GMHA Grounds · 5491 South Road, S. Woodstock, VT 05071

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Experience the quiet beauty of a Vermont summer from the seat of a carriage as your horse carries you along Vermont’s quiet dirt country roads, and beneath towering maple trees. Mid-summer brings lush green mountains, blooming wildflowers, and sweeping views across Vermont’s rural landscape,…

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Recreational Pleasure Drive — Event Details

Experience the quiet beauty of a Vermont summer from the seat of a carriage as your horse carries you along Vermont’s quiet dirt country roads, and beneath towering maple trees. Mid-summer brings lush green mountains, blooming wildflowers, and sweeping views across Vermont’s rural landscape, creating an ideal setting for a leisurely drive. Vermont is known for its scenic countryside, forested hills, and peaceful back roads that invite travelers to slow down and enjoy the journey.

Friends and fellow drivers share the experience, enjoying conversation and the simple pleasure of spending time with horses in the outdoors.

Recreational pleasure driving offers a unique way to explore Vermont’s countryside. It is a relaxed and welcoming activity that combines horsemanship, friendship, and an appreciation for the state’s natural beauty. Surrounded by green mountains, quiet forests, and picturesque farmland, a mid-summer drive through Vermont is a memorable way to spend a day with horses and friends.

Limited camping on-site is available to GMHA Members.

All horses must be stabled for events offering camping.
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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

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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