Start Date:
August 21, 2025
End Date:
August 24, 2025
Start Date:
August 21, 2025
End Date:
August 24, 2025
Entries Open:
July 17, 2025
Entries Close:
August 7, 2025
Location:
5491 South Road, S. Woodstock, VT
Coming to watch? Spectators are welcome!
SCHEDULE
The CDE (Combined Driving Event) is modeled after the Three-Day Event, which tests the overall condition and versatility of the horse in sport. A full CDE is usually held over three days with: day 1) Driven Dressage; day 2) Cross Country Marathon; day 3) Cones Driving Competition. Penalty points are assessed in each of the above phases and the winner is the entry who accumulates the fewest points. Combined Driving Events originated in Europe with the first CDE in America held in New Brunswick, NJ, in the early to mid 1970’s. This year, GMHA offers a Combined Test (Dressage & Cones) in addition to the CDE.
The CAN-AM Challenge is a friendly competition between our competitors from the United States and our Canadian friends to the north. We have a long history of bonds across the border and are pleased to continue the time-honored traditions and the CAN-AM trophy. The friendly rivalry between the US and Canada developed around 2010 by Pierre Guillemette and Isabel Denis to foster cross-border friendships and fun spirited competition.
During the August CDE, the US team is chosen on a first come basis to match the Canadian competitors as closely as possible by level (Training, Preliminary and Intermediate). The team with the lowest combined score at the completion of the 3-day event is declared the winner and has possession of the perpetual trophy until the next challenge.
Team members are encouraged to wear national colors and proudly wave their national flags as the CAN-AM Challenge is all about fun, building friendships, and maybe a bit bragging and good-natured joking.
May the best team win!
Show Manager: Eric Wilking
Secretary: Linda Wilking
**ADS requires Flu/Rhino vaccination dated within 6 months of the competition**
GMHA requires a negative Coggins and proof of rabies vaccination within 12 months 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.