GHF Schooling Event & Dressage Show
October 10 & 11, 2026
Saturday, October 10
X-C schooling (BN, S, E and CT+ rails)
Sunday, October 11
3 Phase offering:
Elementary (18-20” max) Dressage: 2023 USDF Intro B [Walk/ Trot], SJ: cross rails, XC: logs and similar
Starter (2’3” max) – Dressage: 2026 USEA Starter Test B
Beginner Novice (2’7” max) – Dressage: 2026 USEA BN Test B
N/BN – Dressage: 2026 USEA Nov Test B and show-jumping (max 2’11’) and Beginner Novice cross-country (max 2’7”)
Combined Test Plus Offering:
Combined Test Plus – Any level of 2 phase plus an unscored guided track for those new to riding cross country. No jumping obstacles.
2 Phase offering:
Intro (12” cross rails) Dressage: 2023 USDF Intro B [Walk/Trot]
Elementary (18” cross rails) Dressage: 2023 USDF Intro B [Walk/Trot]
Starter (2’3”) – Dressage: 2026 USEA Starter Test B
Beginner Novice (2’7”) – Dressage: 2026 USEA BN Test B
Novice (2’11”) – Dressage: 2026 USEA Nov Test B
Dressage Only: Test of Choice
Opening Day: Aug 30, 2026
Closing Day: Oct 3, 2026
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Early bird discount: $15 before midnight 9/5/2026
Late entries: + $20
X-C schooling: $85
3 Phase offering: $175
Combined Test Plus Offering: $175
2 Phase offering: $85
Dressage Only Offering: $50
3 Phase offering: $175
Combined Test Plus Offering: $175
2 Phase offering: $85
Dressage Only Offering: $50
GHF Schooling Event & Dressage Show
October 10 & 11, 2026
Saturday, October 10
X-C schooling (BN, S, E and CT+ rails)
Sunday, October 11
3 Phase offering:
Elementary (18-20” max) Dressage: 2023 USDF Intro B [Walk/ Trot], SJ: cross rails, XC: logs and similar
Starter (2’3” max) – Dressage: 2026 USEA Starter Test B
Beginner Novice (2’7” max) – Dressage: 2026 USEA BN Test B
N/BN – Dressage: 2026 USEA Nov Test B and show-jumping (max 2’11’) and Beginner Novice cross-country (max 2’7”)
Combined Test Plus Offering:
Combined Test Plus – Any level of 2 phase plus an unscored guided track for those new to riding cross country. No jumping obstacles.
2 Phase offering:
Intro (12” cross rails) Dressage: 2023 USDF Intro B [Walk/Trot]
Elementary (18” cross rails) Dressage: 2023 USDF Intro B [Walk/Trot]
Starter (2’3”) – Dressage: 2026 USEA Starter Test B
Beginner Novice (2’7”) – Dressage: 2026 USEA BN Test B
Novice (2’11”) – Dressage: 2026 USEA Nov Test B
Dressage Only: Test of Choice
Opening Day: Aug 30, 2026
Closing Day: Oct 3, 2026
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Early bird discount: $15 before midnight 9/5/2026
Late entries: + $20
X-C schooling: $85
3 Phase offering: $175
Combined Test Plus Offering: $175
2 Phase offering: $85
Dressage Only Offering: $50
3 Phase offering: $175
Combined Test Plus Offering: $175
2 Phase offering: $85
Dressage Only Offering: $50
Show Information
- The competition will be run in accordance with current USEA rules; however, this is an unsanctioned event designed to give riders a “real feel event”.
- Negative Coggins within 12 months of the event date, required and must be submitted with the entry form. Incomplete entries will be held on the bottom of the accepted list, until all required information is received.
- Scratches prior to the closing date receive a refund, less $25 office fee. No Refunds after the closing date.
- If space is available, post entry will be accepted or added to the wait list. $25 post entry fee applies.
- Ribbons will be awarded 1st through 8th place.
- Vests and ASTM helmets are required for all jumping phases.
- Please wear cross-country gear for stadium as you will go straight to cross-country. Please bring your own pinny number holder. We will not be using cloth pinnies.
- We do not have a farrier on the grounds during the show.
- Absolutely no grilling or open flame allowed on the property.
- Dressage will be on grass with ample warm-up space.
- Show Jumping will be on grass.
- Cross Country will be untimed, please use appropriate pace. The course will be in open fields and wooded areas with rolling terrain. BN course may have water crossing, ditch and bank. E course will provide a solid introduction to cross-country. Riders will need to be comfortable cantering in open spaces with varying terrain.
XC Schooling Day Guidelines
The following guidelines are to be observed by all. Officials will be monitoring the courses to ensure safety and compliance with all guidelines.
ABSOLUTELY NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES ON CROSS COUNTRY COURSE (Official GHF vehicles only).
ATTENTION! For the GHF Classic XC Schooling Days:
All riders schooling cross-country must be supervised by a licensed instructor. This is to avoid having the horse and rider left with a negative experience if they encounter problems and to instead make the day as educational and safe as possible.
We have several instructors who have offered to take on any riders who do not already have an instructor to accompany them. Riders should contact secretary@grotonhousefarm.com to make arrangements.
- Everyone who is schooling, including mounted trainers, must be accompanied by a grounds person on foot.
- Please check in with secretary when you arrive on the grounds.
- Schooling is only permitted over flagged questions/jumps and only in the designated direction (white flag on left and red flag on right).
- Fences with crossed flags are not allowed to be jumped.
- Please ensure groups are limited to only 6 mounted schooling participants including mounted trainers.
- Riders may only school one level above where they are competing.
- Whenever possible please walk from jump to jump so you don’t startle horses waiting for a turn to practice.
- Please do not attempt to jump a XC fence until the rider(s) ahead of you have finished. Ask nearby coaches or riders if a fence is clear before attempting to jump.
- Please try to keep your group moving along. If you need more time at a jump complex, take a break and let other riders school.
- Be polite and observant of other riders, horses, officials, volunteers, GHF staff, and grounds people.
- Please keep the health and safety of yourself and your horse a first priority.
- You must display your bridle number.
- Vests and helmets required.
XC Schooling Day Guidelines
