2019Season Review

& Annual Report

GMHA

President: Walter Bradeen

Vice President: Robert Piro

Secretary:

Kate Burr

Treasurer: Ray Johnson

Directors:

Amy AtkinsAmy BreskyCynsie BrodaKaren ClarkShirley FennerRuth Hogan-PoulsenCarole HunterRuth Kennedy-SudduthKathy McHughGiuliana Robertson

Tracy Ostler, Executive Director

Bruce Perry, Asst. Director & Grounds Manager

Hannah Bright, Event Manager

Jill Bogert, Event Manager

Kelly Cyr, Event Manager

Ellen Tully, Bookkeeping & Ranch House

Chelle Grald, Landowner Relations Specialist

Cafe Catering Karen Barr • Joyce Maura

Grounds CrewRick Fallon • Jim Barr

InternAlly LaFlair

Green Mountain Horse Association

GMHA StAff BoArd of directorS GMHA is putting the finishing touches on another successful year, as I write this - my sixth and final letter for the Annual Report. An un-usual set of circumstances led to my quick rise to Board President and the opportunity to hire a new executive director. We were very fortunate to hire Tracy Ostler; the stability that she has brought to GMHA is nothing short of remarkable. Our over-all financial position is the best it has ever been and the events are well attended with many seeing increases even as other venues are struggling. Our standing in the local community is strong and, with the creation of our Landowner Relations Committee, we are reaching out to improve upon what Tracy has started. That is the good news. The bad news is that Tracy has decided to move on to a new opportunity. We thank her for all the hard work and dedication that she has provided GMHA these past five years.

Luckily for GMHA, we had a tremendous replace-ment for Tracy already working for the organiza-tion. Bruce Perry will be moving from his current position as Grounds Manager and Assistant Direc-tor to the Executive Director position. Bruce has been working for GMHA for the last six years and has learned the myriad details that go into hosting a successful event. Bruce’s background with other nonprofits and land conservation organizations position him well to continue the great work that is already underway at GMHA. Bruce has been involved with horses most of his life and though his background is in eventing, he understands that GMHA is a five discipline venue and strives to provide a great experience for all of our visitors. I am excited to have him coming on board and look forward to him having many successful years with the organization.

Of course, GMHA is more than just the people at the top, and Tracy has assembled a top notch staff in the office. Many were new to their posi-tions this past spring, but everyone has stepped up to the challenge of managing well run events. My own experiences on the grounds at numerous events this summer has been very positive. I expect that events will only get better as our staff contin-ues to learn and improve.

No president’s letter is complete without thanking the dozens of volunteers that generously donate their time each year to help GMHA host suc-cessful events. The success of GMHA depends greatly on this support, and we truly couldn’t do it without you. That being said, we are always looking for more volunteers. Through a generous donation from business member Dark Horse Chocolates, we were able to provide bags of their fabulous chocolates throughout the year. Some events even offer special gifts for the volunteers, from t-shirts to GMHA logo’d coasters, there are many incentives to volunteer. There is also a program in place that rewards regular volunteers based on their hours of service and a special award

for volunteer and junior volunteer of the year. If you are already volunteering, we thank you! If not, please give it a try. It is a great way to learn about the various disciplines at GMHA and make new friends. My volunteering experiences have always been positive, and I look forward to having more time to volunteer now that I am leaving the Board of Directors.

I would once again ask that all members consider supporting GMHA through donations or planned giving. The Silver Stirrup Legacy Society recog-nizes donors that make a provision for GMHA in their estate planning. There are many ways to do this, and those that are interested can contact Bruce Perry for more information. GMHA uses the services of Morgan Stanley, and they would be happy to discuss options or we can work with your own financial team. Either way you will be making the choice to secure the long term success and financial stability of the organization.

My thanks go out to the many people who have helped me during the last six years. I’m sure Dana Waters never imagined the circumstances that would arise when he asked if I was interested in joining the board. Great folks like Jill Helmer and Liz Gesler were very supportive as we navigated the process of choosing a new Executive Director. Ray Johnson, Scott Monahan, and Carole Hunt-er have all helped me throughout my term on the board as well. GMHA is blessed with many members that understand the history and impor-tance of the organization. It has been my pleasure to serve as President of the Board, and I look forward to being an active member, volunteer, and competitor in the years to come.

GMHA President’s LetterBy WAlt BrAdeen

Po Box 8 • SoutH WoodStock, Vt 05071 (802) 457-1509 GMHAinc.orG

SPeciAl tHAnkS to our eVent PHotoGrAPHerS

Abby Rowlee Photography • Flatlandsfoto • Shawn Tinkham PhotographyNick Goldsmith Photography • Spectrum Photography

I have truly enjoyed working at GMHA. The best part of working here is the people. That includes the members, the competitors, the board of directors and most of all the staff.

The GMHA staff is small, but mighty. Everyone pitches in to make sure the work gets done and the comradery is real. These guys give up almost their entire (short Vermont) summer to host events for fellow equestrians. Please remem-ber to give them a smile as you ride by, because none of this could happen without them.

And, this place couldn’t be what it is today without you. Looking back over the past five seasons, I’m amazed at what we’ve accomplished. With your help and support we have completed some major grounds projects including:• Purchasing the Rush Meadow Ring• Replacing the Upwey Barn roof and painting the shed

row barn rooves• Upgrading many of the buildings and facilities• Renovating the Members Room (one of my favorite

projects)We also grew the endowment to just over $2 million, helping to secure GMHA’s future.

As the Executive Director, I have:• Attended somewhere in the neighborhood of 300 eques-

trian events• Met hundreds of new people• Helped inventory thousands of ribbons• Made hundreds of pots of coffee• And parked nearly one million cars, trucks and trailers

Working here has been educational, intense, rewarding and most of all – fun! Thank you for the opportunity to serve as GMHA’s Executive Director.

From the Executive Director By trAcy oStler

Silver Stirrup Legacy Society Members

Anonymous 1Anonymous 2Anonymous 3

Sue AchenbachSylvia Adair-Maker

Amy BreskyKathleen BurrJocelyn Cascio

H. Halsey DavisSally Fellows

James FoleyJoe Gitterman

Kathy HallElizabeth Hill Sweet

Seth HolcombeCecilia Hoyt

Earl & Katherine JohnsonDana Jolley

John & Katherine LeslieRobin Malkasian

Jane-Ashley PakenhamWillard Rhodes

Dan & Carol Rice, IIIGiuliana Robertson

Jack & Beverly SchofieldRuth SudduthFred WeremeyEileene Wilmot

Work Completed � April 2019 flood recovery: GMHA was hit with

a severe flooding event that caused our brook to flood the fields, re-locate the foot bridges, leaving silt, rocks, and cobbles across the grounds. With the hard work of GMHA’s grounds crew, staff, and Randy Perry, we were able to slowly open for business, with the full grounds available in time for the June Horse Trials.

� New sound system in barns & arenas

� New energy-efficient lights in A & B Barns

� “Squeaky” the Water Truck underwent major repairs & maintenance

� New lease on golf carts & UTV’s

� Ongoing improvements to cross-country jumps, stadium jumps, and driving obstacles

� Each arena has new European Geo-Textile footing added every 3 years

Silver Stirrup Legacy Society

The Silver Stirrup Legacy Society get together was once again hosted by GMHA board member, Shirley Fenner. About 20 people attended the gathering at Shirley’s Gambol Hill Farm.

This year we are pleased to induct our newest Silver Stirrup member, Amy Bresky. Amy is a true supporter of GMHA. She is a member of the board, a donor, a competitor, a volunteer and now a Silver

Stirrup member. Thank you Amy, for making a gift that will help sustain the future of GMHA.

The Silver Stirrup Legacy Society was created to recognize the special people – like you – who understand that GMHA is a unique and precious resource. Donors become Silver Stirrup Legacy Society members by pledging their long-term support via a planned gift. These gifts are used to grow

GMHA’s endowment. The endowment provides the annual income used to support the upkeep of the property and the needs of the organization. A robust endowment provides security for the future of GMHA and its mission.

Learn more about planned giving on our website: gmhainc.org/planned-giving-support-gmha/.

Capital Improvements & Facility Upgrades

“Working here has been

educational, intense,

rewarding and most of all

– fun! Thank you for the

opportunity to serve as

GMHA’s Executive Director.”

82GMHA Event Days

2,442Dark Horse Chocolates

Enjoyed by Our Volunteers

2,709Event Participants

6,626Ribbons

2019 in Review

241Annual Fund

Donors

228Educational Program

Participants

$5,000Awarded in

Youth Scholoarships

63Members’ Days

3,041Volunteer Hours

120 Tonsof new footing added to arenas

Community Events2018 South Woodstock Halloween Celebration

Vermont Technical College Career Fair

South Woodstock Parade

Summer SOAK “Everything Equine” Tour

Photos by GMHA Staff.

Educational EventsJune Eventing Clinic

Traveling Horseman Trailer Seminar with Shad Smith

Positive Reinforcement Lecture & Clinic with Jane Jackson

Junior Horsemanship Clinic

662019 Campers

33 Returning Campers

33 New Campers

Thanks to Our

Dedicated & Talented Team

63rd

Annual

3 CliniciansSuzi Gornall Jane Hamlin

John Bourgoin

Thank you chaperones for hosting our 2019

campers!

6Riding Instructors

Jean ClarkeMadison Tilton

Chloe Nolan Ann Geoghegan

Sarah Rivait Emily Tasker

6Barn Managers

Kathryn WakemanSusie BenoitIrena Kuzma

Jay Olcott Eve Kaplan-Walbrecht

Stephanie WisselAmanda Estey

All JHC Photos by Abby Rowlee.

Schooling ShowsJumper Schooling Show • May Schooling Show

Photos by Abby Rowlee.

17 Trail Event Days

418 Pleasure Riders in

2019

401PleasureRiders in

2018

Competitive Trail & Endurance ChampionsSpring CTR 15-Mile: John Greenall, UVM Star Power (Adult, ridden); Carrie Maynard, Pryce (Adult, driven); Michael Tucciarriello (Junior)Spring CTR 25-Mile: Rhonda Batchelder, Steel Piece one Nigt Only (Adult, ridden); Jenny Kimberly, Lucas (Adult, driven)Spring Endurance 25-Mile: Kathy Hall, Sey Trident Proof Spring Endurance 50-Mile: Andrea Bishop Maas, Saqui2-Day 50 Saturday 25-Mile: Melody Blittersdorf, Trac-tion (Adult, ridden); Wilson Groves, Elegant Eeyore (Adult, driven)2-Day 50 Sunday 25-Mile: Deb Fisk, Nick of Tyme (Adult, ridden); Robin Groves, In Due Time (Adult, driven)2-Day 50-Mile: Sierra Ellis, Roamer (Adult, ridden); Jenny Kimberly, Lucas (Adult, driven)Hunter Pace-Hacking: Wrong DiagonalsHunter Pace-Hunting: Bays for BabesDistance Days 15-Mile: Denny Emerson, Catch a CloudDistance Days 25-Mile: Jenny Kimberly, LucasDistance Days 35-Mile: Lynn Hartmann, Syrocco MelodyDistance Days 40-Mile: Laura Farrell, Sven Distance Days 60-Mile: Sierra Ellis, Roamer (Adult); Michael Tucciariello, Freedom (Junior)Distance Days 100-Mile: Kathy Hall, QuantumFall Endurance 30-Mile: Ray Johnson, Scchynanegan & Brittanie Jones, Xena Warrior Pony (tie) Best Condition & High Vet Score: Norma House, MVA Lil Miss DynamiteFall Endurance 50-Mile: Jeanette Weber, Lily Creek Tariff. Best Condition & High Vet Score: Heather Hoyns, Marchesa Garbo

Trail Riding

2222019 CTR & Endurance

Competitors

3182018 CTR & Endurance

Competitors

GMHA Trail Horse of the Year – Aikane’s Sunflower, owned and ridden by Robin McGrath of Winchester, NH.

Photos by Nick Goldsmith & Spectrum Photography.

Festival of Eventing WinnersCCI2*S – Zoe Crawford / FranceliaOpen Intermediate – Anna Loschiavo / Prince RenanJYOP – Abby Dubrawski / Cobble CreekOpen Prelim – Bruce Davidson, Jr. / Cooley CandymanPrelim Rider – Diane Thompson / Boston JackJr. Training – Ayden Schain / Pyxylated MagicOpen Training A – Ashley Adams / CharlyOpen Training B – Sally Davis / MFF Manhattan AffairPrelim/Training – Cristin Roby / Fernhill DragonflyTraining Rider A – Katy Raynor / Brave SpiritTraining Rider B – Morgyn Johnson / CoroniroJr. Novice A – Sarah Lovallo / Watson’s DelightfulJr. Novice B – Alexa McKersie / Skip A StrideNov Rider A – Eve Kaplan-Walbrecht / Whilethewife’s AwayNovice Rider B - Leighanne Sadley / LicoriceNovice Rider Wknd A – Nancy Read / Caribe PCHNovice Rider Wknd B – Annabelle Sprague / AugustineOpen Novice – Shanon Baker / Honor SocietyOpen Novice Wknd – Jennifer Eddy / Poker RunBeg. Novice Rider A – Susanne Lichten / WombleBeg. Novice Rider B – Anna Schonhorn / Private AffairJr. BN A – Magdalene Meek / Windchase Storm BoomJr. Beg. Novice B – Sydney Gallien / Hot Trot’n TwisterOpen Beg. Novice – Sandra Holden / Cadillac BoyFernhill Irish Sport Horse Award: Caroline Teich / KingslayerGroom’s Award CCI2*S: Robyn HanoverGroom’s Award Intermediate: Mary Crowell

13Intermediate

13CIC1*

88Preliminary

185Training

272Novice

205Beg. Novice

21Elementary

12Pre-Elem

2019 Entries By the Levels

809Competitors in 2019

849Competitors in 2018

September Horse Trials WinnersOpen Prelim: Anna Loschiavo / Fernhill That Guy JackPrelim Rider: Megan Tardiff / VindakovaJr. Training: Anna Dias / Le Vent NoirOpen Training: Lakiesha Varney / Kolor Me GoneTr. Rider: Shannon Wallman–Hatch / Glidawn MasterJr. Novice A: Isabel Estes / Fernhill Blue MoonJr. Novice B: June Clark / Dealin’ DiamondsNovice Rider A: David Cornell / Fernhill SinatraNovice Rider B: Pamela Bolek / Well DecoratedOpen Novice: Michelle Kulak / PantheonBeg. Novice Rider: Marion Pomeroy / Romance IIJr. Beg. Novice: Whitney Lewis / MeadowlarkOpen BN: Jennifer Fitch / Caraway Dairein Romance

Eventing

June Horse Trials WinnersJYOP: India Doyle / Little OliverOpen Prelim: Anna Loschiavo / Fernhill DragonflyPrelim Rider: Kirsten Schuitema / One Sly FoxJr. Training: Hannah Smith / Bittersweet’s AuroraOpen Training A: Dicky Bayly / Graf Bobby Open Training B: Anna Loschiavo / Fernhill Hole Shot Tr. Rider A: Alexandra Kavouksorian / The AlchemistTraining Rider B: Barbara Fitch / Donte Jr. Novice: Audrey Littlefield / Quick Succession Novice Rider A: Kenneth Peterson / Deacon Blues Novice Rider B: Jessica Katz / Fernhill SylvusOpen Novice: Sarah Morton / Le Basil Beg. Novice Rider A: Kelly Arsenian / Horizon du NordBN Rider B: Linnea Ackerman / Farrington’s RothaarigeJr. Beg. Novice: Brooke Hersey / Lion’s ShareOpen Beg. Novice: Kate Homan / Q-Tip

8Days of

Competition

Starter Trials Winners Elem CT: Luci Taylor / I’m a Royal RockstarJr. Elementary: Amelia Barnum / Aurora SkiesSr. Elementary A: Justine Morrison / March StarSr. Elementary B: Emily Graeser / Puff PiecePre-Elem CT: Danielle Gabree / Cantefina HPF Jr. Pre-Elem: Madison Blodgett / Molto Al DenteSr. Pre-Elem: Kristal Gessier / ProlificSr. Tr/Nov: Ellie van Gemeren / Samuel ClemensNovice CT: Jenna Bunce / SydneyJr. Novice: Sophie Tullar / Marquet Rise Sr. Novice A: Jocelyn Hawe / DanceteriaSr. Novice B: Allegra Kenny / Finger Paint Beg. Novice CT: Lydia Foster / Answer MeJr. Beg. Novice: Eliza Quigley / Oidhre Leir Sr. Beg. Novice A: Lisa Niccolai / TreySr. Beg. Novice B: Carol Geremia / MattieSr. Beg. Novice C: Amy Atkins / Henry

2Photos by Flatlandsfoto.

2:08.04 Fastest Time in

Fall Drivng Derby

Photos by Shawn Tinkham Photography.

Combined Driving EventCombined TestTraining Champ: Jane Oehler – Skyes The LimitTraining Reserve: Mathieu Gagne – MiragePrelim Champ: Sandra Eckhert – RCV Avant GardePrelim Reserve: Jenny Kimberly – LucasInt Champ: Gale Pellegrino – Black Diamond NikitaInt reserve: Janet Oliver – CSS Kit CarsonInt II Champ: Nancy Dimick - Randallane NarniaInt II Reserve: Keith Angstadt – Dublin

Combined Driving EventTraining Champ: Jessica Clark – MLC Belfast Irish EclipseTraining Reserve: Ellin Goetz – Corkscrew CorriganPrelim Champ: Kim Stover – Lanie’s LadPrelim Reserve: Sandra Eckhert - RCV Avant GardeInt Champ: Sarah Bates Reitz – Awesome GeorgeInt Reserve: Deva Dickson – SkyInt II Champ: Patricia Mann – Winds Of GaspeeInt II Reserve: Nancy Dimick – Randallane Narnia

7Days of

Driving Clinics

1CDE in

New England

Fall Driving ClassicCombined TestTraining Champ: Chip Kendall – JakeTraining Reserve: Cynthia Bliven – Stone Croft Fancy Package & Foxcroft US Remember MePrelim Champ: Jenny Kimberly – LucasPrelim Reserve: Heidi Johnson – MerlinInt Champ: Robin Groves – Thor’s Toy TruckInt Reserve: Nancy Dimick – Randallane Narnia

DerbyTraining Champ: Mathieu Gagne – MirageTraining Reserve: Tina Silva – PearlPrelim Champ: Patricia Mann – Purdy CatPrelim Reserve: Dave Angus – Zippo & PrinceInt Champ: Francois Bergeron – JacobInt Reserve: Nancy Dimick – Randallane Narnia

Driving

8 Days of

Competition

134Competitors

in 2019

210Competitors

in 2018

Spring Combined Test & Arena Driving TrialCombined TestTraining Champ: Patricia Mann – Purdy CatTraining Reserve: Melody Payne – Bayshore Forever More & Bayshore RagtimePrelim Champ: Susan Rogers – Quillane AuroraPrelim Reserve: Cheryl Pratt Rivers – UVM TirzahInt Champ: Jillian Stroh – Nolan OneInt Reserve: Nancy Dimick – Randallane Narnia

Arena Driving TrialTraining Champ: Kaylee Angstadt – Kerandi Orbit & Vinny SardelliTraining Reserve: Patricia Mann – Purdy CatPrelim Champ: Susan Rogers – Quillane AuroraPrelim Reserve: Diego Rubio – Champagne WishesInt Champ: Gale Pellegrino – Black Diamond NikitaInt Reserve: Susan Van Huis – Brymstone Chaucer

8Days of

Competition

Team Jumper ChallengeSponsored by Bateman Horse Transportation

2’6” Winners: Merry Mount Missiles Team 3Grace Taylor & Roll With It; April Taylor & American Pie; Ada Rohan & Oh G3’ Winners: Merry Mount Missiles Team 1Morgan Kempe & Oh G; Grace Taylor & Darko C; Ada Rohan & Welcome To The Party3’6” Winners: Strafford SaddlerySylvia Penfield & Silken Tom; Oakley Clark & Inzagi Van Heist; Kylie Lyman; Anna Loschiavo

Fall Hunter Jumper Show NEHC Rated – VHJA Affiliated – WNE-PHA Rated – CDHJC Rated

2’6” Junior/Adult Equitation Derby: Lena Sandler & Quadrant de Revel2’6” Junior/Adult Am Hunter Derby: Quadrant de Revel & Lena Sandler3’ Junior/Adult Equitation Derby: Olivia Rooney & Ballinaboola Guy3’ Hunter Derby: Ballinaboola Guy & Olivia Rooney

448Competitors in

2019

462Competitors in

2018

Hunter Jumper

2,029Total Trips for 2019

Spring Hunter Jumper Show NEHC Rated – VHJA Affiliated – WNE-PHA Rated CDHJC Rated – M&S Medals & Classics

Special Class Winners:2’ Puddle Hunter Derby: Wild Surprise & Alexandra Nason2’6” Hunter Derby: Atlantic Sailor & Sheri Rockburn3’ Hunter Derby: Claudio & Emily Noble

Summer Hunter Jumper ShowNEHC Rated – VHJA Affiliated – WNE-PHA Rated M&S Medals & Classics2’ Puddle Hunter Derby: Milano & Amy Chesmer2’6” Hunter Derby: Spellbound & Chelsea Lawrence3’ Hunter Derby: Ballinaboola Guy & Oakley Clark

Photos by Shawn Tinkham Photography.

201Total Derby

Trips

8 Days of

Competition

1,387Rides Down Centerline

Dressage Days High Scores of the ShowTr Jr/YR: Envoy De Kingmaker / Anja StadelmannTr AA: Damascus / Susan KesslerTr Open: Sinco De Mayo SPF / Katherine Orth1st Jr/YR: Queen’s Faithfully / Quentin Sloan1st AA: Alick Der Lowe / Shawn Walker1st Open: Tiamo’s Brynhild / Sarah Berg2nd Jr/YR: Emico / Fiona Perreault2nd AA:  Libretto / Alicia Aiyawar2nd Open: Boneparte Z / Lucy Courchaine3rd Jr/YR: Zorba / Callie O’Connell3rd AA: Grace Jones / Sandra Cohen3rd Open: Bella / Primera Jacalyn Smith4th Jr/YR: Smile / Madeleine Perry4th AA: Grace Jones / Sandra Cohen4th Open: Grand Affaire / Emma BatchelderFEI Jr/YR: Weltgang / Callie O’ConnellFEI AA: DP Weltmieser / Christina Morin-GrahamFEI Open: Watch Me Too / Eliza Rutherford

Fall Dressage Show High Scores of the ShowTr Open: Falling Skies / Vincent FloresTr AA: Romeo KCF / Jill GoodwillieTr Jr/YR: Watson’s Delightful / Sarah Lovallo1st AA: Saga / Carina Clingman1st Open: Formula One FH / Lillianna Joseph1st Jr/YR: Mystic Max / Finley Peterson2nd Open: Rainbow R / Cheryl Barry2nd AA: Notre Jean Valjean / Stephanie Yerden2nd Jr/YR: Mystic Max / Finley Peterson3rd Open: Cassius Clay / Susan Armstrong3rd AA/Jr: Faolan / Alexandra Scannell4th Open: Cloud Dancer Casimo HE WE / Viviane Pilicy4th AA/Jr/YR: Faolan / Alexandra ScannellFEI Open: Didolein / Carly NeilsonFEI AA/Jr/YR: Baximiliana / Kerry Riess-Choukas

Dressage

673Competitors

in 2019

526Competitors

in 2018

June Dressage Show High Scores of the ShowTR Jr/YR: Autumn Skye / Caroline ColbyTR AA: Quintessential / Kathleen FaulknerTR Open: Tiamo’s Brynhild / Sarah Berg1st Jr/YR: This Guy / Kaitryn Gagnon1st AA: Randell / Beveryly Wyman Stratton1st Open: Fernhill Casper / Dorothy Skierkowski-Foster2nd Jr/YR: This Guy / Kaitryn Gagnon2nd AA: According to Garp / Bailey Potter2nd Open: Forte EDF / Lisa Samoylenko3rd Jr/YR: Dustin / Caroline Cadorette3rd AA: Steinbeck / Bethany Tarbell3rd Open: Corleone / Adam Cropper4th Jr/YR: Cramique Kerguelen / Tessa Holloran4th AA: Como / Amy O’Neil4th Open: Corleone / Adam CropperFEI Jr/YR: Dadiva 4 / Isabel HamillFEI AA: Baximilana / Kerry Riess-ChoukasFEI Open: Grandiose / Katie Robicheaux

Photos by Shawn Tinkham Photography.

Lauren KelleyChip KendallRuth Kennedy SudduthChristina KeimJenny KimberlyDebbie KleneOlivia KnottPatti KuzmickasPhillip LamotheSusan LathropAnne LeidingerJanice LillienMickey LorenzenErin LoweDonald LyonDebbie MacConnelDorothy MaggioBarbara MaletzRobin MalkasianJacky MarstonJoyce MartinTracey MaurerCarrie MaynardSteve MazeauCarole McCayJay McGarrySheila McLevedgeDeborah MeekAshley MillerTaylor MohrScott MonahanSamatha MorseKatie MurphyLisa MurphyKaren NassifDanise NataleMartha Hanks NicollLisa NoonanTaylor NoonanKrista NordgrenSusan Oakland

Jane OehlerJane Ashley PakenhamJean PecorMickey PerryAnne PeytonCheyanne PigeonRene PigeonMary S. PiroRobert PiroAmy PlavinDavid PlummerMary M. PlummerMargaret PotorskiLaurie Precourt-SmithBambi PrigelDale ReeceLauren ReeceBill RiceRebecca RiceStephanie RiceGiuliana RobertsonKate RobinsonKatherine RoeSue RogersDiego RubioStephanie RubioStephen RuggieroMichele RussellMargaret SanfordCrystal SantosSarah SargentLolly SavageAnn SchliemannSue SchwaigerAnnette SeidenglanzSusan SellewKate ServaisReva SeyboltChristine SimmsAmy SintrosLisa Brooks Smets

Chelsea SpragueRollie StapletonStacey StearnsMarta StockwellPaige SurrellSharon SweetLaura SwettAshley TheodoreLeslie ThorsenBeatrice TravisAddison TreatAmy TreatHelen van der VoortSusan Van HuisSofie Van OlmenCarol van SchaikRolf van SchaikBecca WachtellAndrea WaldoVicki WardKaren WatkoTimothy WatkoPaula WehdeBetty WellesSarah WestneyGail WilliamsonLaurence WilliamsonCallie WillisAmy WinnenLois YukinsNancy ZieglerKorin Zigler

219 Volunteers

Working

3,041 Hours

Suzanne AdamsMelissa AlaimoLee AlexanderCiaran AllmendingerBrad AndrewsAnn ArchibaldMadeline AustinDan AveryTrish AveryJoy AxtenCindy BaehrJill Barber HelmerBeth BarnaAimee BartlettToby BartlettCindy BaumannBarbara BergmanShannon BillingsAlyssa BirtCarol BlackwoodJoanna BlighKelly BlueRoxanne BokKim BowersAlexandra BrackinAlice BradeenWalter BradeenGioia Bravmann

Peter BravmannAmy BreskyCaitlin BrownSarah BruceEmily BryantRoberta BryantKate BurrKarver ButlerNancy ButlerNancy Bliss ByrdMarylynn CarusoCatherine ChristensonPatricia ChristmanJennifer ClappLou ClarinoCarina ClingmanCasper ColeKristen ColeRachel ColeDouglas CourseyPatricia CrawfordAshley CrihfieldLisa Curry-MairKelly CyrJohnna DanaMaya DobushDiane DollCelia Donovan

Katelyn DrakeMelissa DryeLouise DudaEileen DuffyAlison Eastman-LawlerAnoinette EggerEmily EldridgeJen EllmsJane ErnstofBarbara EsteyOlivia EvansElizabeth FerraroMarie FerriJennifer FitchJames FoleyJoanna GarbischNancy GaynorBarbara GerstnerGail GiesenLinda GlockJane GorhamDeidre GouldingAnn GrenierErin GroganMichelle GroverWilson GrovesRobin GrovesMary R. Gulbrandsen

Anne HablitzelJanet HallShelby HallCaleb HammondBruce HickeyLaurie HildebrandtJoan HiltzJeanette HoganRuth Hogan-PoulsenJulie HowardAvril HoweCecilia HoytG. Perry HudkinsHeidi HumphreyDeborah C. HuntMary HutchinsJean HydeSarah IshamStephanie JacksonRay JohnsonVirginia JordanSharon KaniaEve Kaplan - WalbrechShira Kaplan-WalbrechtLiz KastNorma Estey KatzLisa KeeleyBarbara Kelley

Thank You2019 Volunteers

Marianne LorenzenDot MaggioWilliam & Barbara MaletzMargo Maloney, DVMPat Martin & Brad TurleyJanet MayberryMcCollom Family FoundationCarol MetayerKathrin & Hank MidgleyRisa & Richard MoonAmy & Joseph MorelLisa MorrisonDr. G. H. MudgeDaniel J. MullenJane MurraySandy NilesSusan NormanPatsy O’BrienColleen O’Connor-DzikSusan O’DonoghueJohn OhausAlston O. WolfThomas & Tracy OstlerMargaret OtzelSarah Oxnard, MDAshley PakenhamJean PecorGale PellegrinoAnn PembrokeAnnie PenfieldSusan C. PerryWilliam PingreeRobert PiroElizabeth PlattPatricia PolkAniko & Tasha PongrantzPoulsen DressageJoanne PreliMichael & Joanne PreliSusan ProvenzanoHolly PulsiferEliza Quigley

Mickey RathbunNancy RealeKris & Al RetterDr. Daniel Rice IIISusanne RicheyKerry Riess-ChoukasGiuliana RobertsonFran RobinsonKatherine RoeEliza RutherfordAnne SandersonSylvia SchaferJennifer SchiffmanJack & Beverly SchofieldKathy SchultzJohn SeabrookBetsy SiebeckTina SilvaJames SligarFred & Nancy SperlingElizabeth K. Stanley, VMDDawn SteeleBeth SteinkeMadeline HartsockJean & Bayne StevensonPam StoneJoan StratemeyerCarol StrattonLeslie SullivanKristin SweeneyPeter SwiftJill TassinariJanet TerhuneBarbara ThomkeTracey TurnerJocelyn Van BokkelenHelen van der VoortBetsy, Emily & Ellie van GemerenTaryn VikesKelly WatersJohn Watson

Cindy WelchFred WeremeyShirley WilkinsHolly Willard & Thomas FalzerenoMarilyn WilliamsRalph A. WilliamsHarriet S. WiswellJeanne Woodward-PoorLourie Yelton, DVM

General & Miscellaneous Donations

AnonymousGwynne Richards Bayne John BradeenSarah BradeenDeborah CulbertsonAnnette GreenSeth P. Holcombe Marital TrustDeanna E. Jackson – in honor of Karen & in memory of Chuck ContrymanS.E. & S.K. KnowlesCheri PalanchianJoseph Rapuano & Susan WongRechnitz, Adelson, Skelly, Pope, Caravantes, & Hertenstein – in memory of Honora HayesJoan Stratemeyer

Trail Fund

Anonymous (2)Kathleen Burr & Robin MalkasianSteve & Ashley CrihfieldWalter Davis & Betz HaartzRobby DollDenis GlacumRay JohnsonVERDAVermont Community Foundation

$10 to

$10,000Range of Donations

$328Average Donation

Melissa AlaimoDick & Roberta AlexanderKy AndersonDiane AndrewsLinda & Keith AngstadtDavid AngusAnonymous (9) Apple Lane FarmApple Lane FoundationSusan K. ArmstrongJane R. AshleyJohn & Maureen AusuraChris AxtenStephanie BaerAndrew BealSarah BeckleyLinda BennettK. Reed BerkeyRita L. BerubeDon BishopHelmut BoehmePamela BolekBonterra Farms - Dover - OcalaMark BorkoskiAmy BornerWalter & Alice BradeenPeter BravmannGioia & Peter BravmannAmy BreskyCynthia Broda

Judith BuechnerJohn BurgessJohn & Lin BurgessPenny ButlerLouise CalderwoodSarah CarlanRoberta CarletonBarbara CassaniLaurel & Joe CastorinaWilliam & Cynthia CattoCentral Vermont Dressage Assoc.Kate ChampaCatherine ChristensonKaren ClarkRonald G. CloutierMarsha CloutierSusanna Colloredo-MansfeldKaufman Family FoundationJoy CongdonAnne S. ConlinMelissa CountrymanSteve & Ashley ChrihfieldGreg & Catherine CrockettJoan Curtis ReeseLisa DardenJeryl DavisKathy DevineBirgitta DickersonMaya DobushBrenna Donovan

Elizabeth DowElizabeth DroletBeverly DudleyMargaret DunnMike & Lucy DunneTom & Jennifer EddyGudrun ErikssonBarbara EsteyBarbara FitchSusan FowlerNH Charitable Foundation Freeman-Martin Family FundFreestyle Farm, LLCPamela Bliss FrenchJon FullertonTerry GeogheganAdele GerckeCarol & Stephen GeremiaJohn & Pam GerstmayrBarbara GerstnerJim & Suzi GornallIrena GospodarekJewel GriffinJane GurzendaAnne HablitzelNancy HaggertyChester HalkaKathy HallMadeline HartsockNancy Hathaway

Julia HealyElizabeth HestnesMargaret HolmesCecilia HoytEdith HubbellMarty HuntDeborah C. HuntRebecca HunterCarole HunterIron Mountain Inn B&BClara IrvineRay JohnsonDana JolleyKatherine Kane, DVMNorma Estey KatzJenny KimberlyCorinne KinsonDebbie KleneNancy KlineLawrence KnowlesBarbara KowalskiJulia KunkowskiPatti KuzmickasLisa JOH LafontRichard LambDavid LambJoanna LasherWilliam LasherMadeline LeoneSue Levy

Thank YouAnnual Fund Donors

2019

Trail Resources & Conservation

25 Milesof New Trails

CollaborationWe are partnering with local conservation groups, mu-nicipalities, landowners and user groups to do mainte-nance and trail repairs. We acknowledge and thank our partners for a great year of working in the dirt:

Ottauquechee Natural Resources District

Towns of West Windsor, Woodstock, Hartland, and Reading

VAST

Long Hill Snowmobile Club

West Windsor Moonlighters Snowmobile Club

Vermont 100 Ride/Run Trail Committee

Upper Valley Land Trust

Vermont Land Trust

The Cummings Trail in Hartland and the Trail of the Bloodhound in West Windsor got some much needed trail tread restoration after a long, wet winter and spring.

Volunteers donated machine time along with labor. We are so thankful.

The ice storms and wet weather in early 2019 brought down more than the usual bumper crop of deadfall. It’s a good thing we had a re-cord number of trail maintenance volunteers!

Two organized work days in the spring got us off to a good start.

We worked with the Vermont 100 Trail Crew to clear and repair many trails that we share this spring.

Special Thanks to

Birch Hill Farmfor their continued generosity in

allowing us the use of their land& supporting our young rider awards.

30 Volunteers

Working

105Trees

Removed

In Memory of

Jeffie Wilkins Chapin

1987–2019 Photos by Chelle Grald, Hannah Bright, Sue Meyer, and Michelle Grover.

235 Hours this

Season

85 MilesLeft to Digitally Map

The Skywalker Trail in West Windsor (above) is a cooperative effort made up of 3 landowners, neighbors and the local snowmobile club. This important trail will receive improved drainage in wet and steep sections.

We partnered with the Town of West Windsor to correct some longstanding drainage issues on Barton Road in West Windsor – an import-ant Class 4 road. By minimizing culverts and installing armored ditches, we reduce the need for expensive repairs in the future.

The Cady Brook Trail is owned by the Town of Hartland. This 2-mile trail connects Hartland to Woodstock. The trail has long-standing drainage issues which we have worked to patch with other partners for decades. It is time to take more perma-nent measures or we risk losing the trail. We have been partner-ing with the Ottauquechee Natural Resources District and the Town to gather the permits and grant funding necessary to fix 2 water crossings and one area undermined by beaver activity.

To Our 814 GMHA Members:

Thank you for being a member and ensuring GMHA will continue to exist for generations to come and will continue to preserve this land and our important legacy in the equestrian community.

Festival of Eventing Sponsors

Title Sponsors Goss Dodge Lake Champlain Ferries

Block Party Sponsors Vermont Farmstead CheeseWoodstock Farmers MarketEdgewater FarmSpringbrook FarmTeta & Bob AndersonCelebration Rentals, Inc.MOJO Coffee

FEI Division SponsorBoston Sport Horses

Bleacher SponsorMascoma Bank

Grooms AwardsNancy RealeEquestrian Living Magazine

Pinney SponsorStrafford Saddlery

Start Box SponsorHorsepower Technologies

Competitors Party SponsorThe Fields FamilyTriple Crown NutritionAndrew McGarrah

T-Shirt SponsorsLinda and Jeff KippermanHigh Wind Farm

Winter’s Tale FarmArbrook FarmScarlet Hill FarmWest Lebanon Feed & SupplyStrafford SaddleryNorthfork FarmSlypner GearThree Lakes Horse TrialsPirouette FarmMary Kahan, DVMTom White Hill FarmAnna Loschiavo EventingROC EquestrianRebecca Vick Dressage TrainingRootOgden’s Mill YogaBoston Sport Horses

Jump SponsorsSetters’ Run FarmGayle DavisAnonymousMaggie ShafmasterPhyllis & Mike HardgroveBetsy, Emily & Ellie van GemerenKathleen & Joe CarraraBlack Dog Farm

Prize Sponsors Platinum PerformanceFlatlandsfotoStubbenWest Lebanon Feed & SupplyStrafford SaddleryHerbb Horse RugsLothian Farm Hoof Creme Supreme, Disa Cheston

Sponsors & AdvertisersThank YouEvent Sponsors

AdequanBateman Horse VansBennington CarriagesAlice & Walter BradeenDriving EssentialsEqui-PrepMeaders SupplyNutrenaPeople’s United BankCarol & Rolf van Schaik

Distance Days Sponsors

Business Sponsors:American Morgan Horse Assoc.Andrew Pearce BowlsDanforth PewterDistance DepotEasycareElevation ClothingEvergreen EquineFarmwayHigh Brook Morgan HorsesNick Goldsmith PhotographyR & W ServicesRiding WarehouseSlypner GearSmartpak EquineTelescope Casual FurnitureTrafalgar SquareUnicorn StoreVERDAWoodstock Inn

Individual Sponsors:Lee Alexander Amy Atkins Toby Bartlett Buffy Bell Mel Blittersdorf Kate BurrAshley CrihfieldMarcia DelawareLisanne DorionSierra EllisAnn Houghton FilleyDeb FiskJeff & Mariann GardenerNancy GaynorLinda GlockKathy HallDebbie HoughtonDavid & Dolores HickeyDr. Joan Hiltz, VMDRobert HydeJenny KimberlyGina Lancaster & FamilyRobin MalkasianJanet MayberryAnn & Keith NilesSpencer McCleeryEd ReynoldsDinah RojekSteve RojekLaurie StroutJudy SouzaJudy VollBetty WellesFred Weremey

Analysis of Revenue Sources INCOME: *11 months Donations $113,813.49 Memberships $61,570.00 Business Memberships $52,327.90 Event Income $1,064,764.23 Marketing and Outreach $9,145.77 Rental Income $7,680.00 Café Income $2,343.01 Misc Income $450.02 Investment Income $43,142.76 Income Total: $1,355,237.18

Analysis of Expense Sources EXPENSE: * 11 months General & Administrative $541,802.12 Scholarships $5,000.00 Event Expenses $509,385.84 Communication & Marketing $33,734.18 Rental Property $4,126.83 Facility & Grounds $229,137.05 Café Food Expense $2,281.11 Building & Equip. Depreciation $89,268.75 Interest & Investment Expense $11,291.80 Expense Total: $1,426,027.68

The GMHA Financial PictureUnaudited – As of September 30, 2019

Analysis of Revenue Sources

Analysis of Expense Sources

INCOME PIE CHART

EXPENSE PIE CHART

Blue Ribbon

The Carriage ShedThe Mountain Top Inn & Resort

The ShireSleep Woodstock

Slypner GearSt. Pierre, Inc.

Strafford SaddleryTriple Crown Nutrition

Red Ribbon

Anything PrintedBraeside LodgingDark Horse Realty

Fat Sheep Farm & CabinsGambol Hill Farm

Horse & Hound FarmhouseMascoma Bank

LF Trottier & Sons, Inc.Riverbend Veterinary Clinic

Trafalgar Square Books

Yellow Ribbon

Aquene - Mulman Guest HouseCasella Waste SystemsCastle Hill Resort & SpaCowshed Cabin Farm

East Hill FarmGrasshopper Lane Communications

Jackson House InnOgden’s Mill FarmShattuck Hill Farm

Top Acres FarmTurtle Hill Farm Guesthouse

van Schaik ApartmentVienna Farm

Class Champion

Thanks for Your Support 2019 Business Members

Seth Warren Real Estate

Grand Champion

White Ribbon Business Members

Ascutney Mountain View • Jeff Heimbach Photography • The Woodstocker B & B

Reserve Champion

Vehicle Sponsor