Local Equestrian Organizations
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GMHA
Green Mountain Horse Association
(pictured May 19th,
1999)
Located just a half mile
south of the village and next door to the Vermont Horse Country
Store, GMHA hosts a variety of equestrian events virtually every
week from April to October. You'll find everything from competitive
trail rides to hunter/jumper shows. You can join the organization
and receive discounts on event entries and stabling as well as
enjoying use of their extensive facilities and a wonderful newsletter.
Many members take advantage of the facility to come to the area
and ride on their own. GMHA is host to the oldest 100 mile trail
ride in the country over Labor Day Weekend each year. There is
truly something for everyone at GMHA!
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For complete information contact:
GMHA
Check Out
the GMHA Home Page
P. O. Box 8, South Woodstock,
Vermont 05071
Voice: 802/457-1509 * Fax: 802/457-4471
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VERDA
The Vermont Equine Riding and
Driving Association
VERDA is a local organization
which hosts several unusual events at various locations in the
area. Among the best known is their January Thaw Ride, a competitive
ride and drive held each January in South Woodstock. Another
treat is their annual Eat-A-Thon, a progressive culinary ride
and drive which takes place each October at rotating locations
around the region. VERDA also hosts the Spring 100/60/25 Mile
Drive held annually out of the Upwey Barn Complex at GMHA. This
is the only 100 mile drive held without the support of a ride
and the oldest one in the country. Membership in Verda will
get you entry discounts and a great newsletter with lots of
local gossip!
check
out the VERDA Home Page.
For complete information contact:
Doug Bejarano- c/o VERDA
374 Coon Club Road, Windsor,
VT 05089
Voice: 802/484-3406
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Vermont
Morgan Horse Association
VMHA is the organization charged
with promoting and enjoying Morgan Horses here in Vermont, the
home of the Morgan Horse. Each season they offer a broad range
of activities featuring Morgan Horses including the Vermont
Spring Classic, an "A" rated Morgan Horse show held
each year in May, Heritage Days which features a show for juniors
and amateurs as well as versatility, races and the Vermont Morgan
Horse Association Breeder's Futurity held each year in Tunbridge,
Vermont around the 4th of July.
VMHA Also has a Stallion Service
auction to help sponsor the VMHA Breeders' Futurity which has
classes at The Vermont Spring Classic, Vermont Morgan Heritage
Days and in the fall.
For a complete list of activities
check
out the VMHA Home Page.
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The American
Morgan Horse Association
The national breed association for the Morgan Horse, Vermont's
state animal and an icon in Vermont history. It is also associated
with the National Museum of the Morgan Horse which holds archives
for the history of the breed and offers a museum and educational
materials.
For more information, please
contact: The National Museum of the Morgan
Horse, P.O. Box 519, Shelburne, Vermont 05482, (802) 985-8665,
or the
American Morgan Horse Association, P.O. Box 960, Shelburne,
VT 054582,
(802) 985-4944. Visit the AMHA website at www.morganhorse.com.
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