Photo: E. Welch Photography

Events

At Green Mountain Hounds, we host a variety of events throughout the year to enrich our community and enhance our skills. Our Hunt Clinic provides hands-on training and expert guidance for riders of all levels. Our Trail Rides offer a relaxed and scenic way to explore the beautiful Vermont countryside with fellow riders. The New England Hunter Trials showcase our riders' skills and competitive spirit in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. Additionally, our Hunter Pace combines the thrill of the hunt with the challenge of timed riding, making for an exciting and enjoyable experience for all participants. 

Learn about event details and fees by clicking on the associated registration buttons. Please email us with any questions!

2026 Events

  • July Trail Ride - July 26th

River Hill Farm, Williston, VT - Be ready to ride out at 10am!

Experience a guided trail ride with varied terrain and great views. Trail leaders familiar with the

property will take out groups of 7-10 in “First Field” (walk/trot/canter/jump), “Second Field”

(walk/trot/maybe canter) or “Third Field” (walk/maybe trot). People will have the opportunity to

move between groups if they feel they need to make a change.

We invite you to pre-register for $50 Non-members, $35, Juniors and Members:

Please Register Here

Please fill out a copy of our release form Here

  • Learn to Fox Hunt Clinic - July 11th

    Wishful Thinking Farm, New Haven, VT - Be ready to ride at 9am!

    Join us for our annual Learn to Hunt Clinic taught by our own Meghan Welch and Deirdre Quinn.

    Please be comfortable walk/trot/canter with your horse in a group situation. Any and all tack is acceptable,

    come as you are! An ASTM certified helmet is required for participation.

    Please contact Deirdre with any questions! deerq@yahoo.com

    We invite you to pre-register for $65 for Non-members, $45 for Members and Juniors, and $25 for Auditors:

    Please Register Here

    Please fill out a copy of our release form Here

  • Lilac Ridge Trail Ride - August 8th

    Lilac Ridge Farm, Charlotte, VT - Be ready to ride out at 10am!

A morning outing in Chittenden County at one of our favorite hunt locations, replete with well-

designed jumps, wooded trails, and open fields. The trail system can be confusing, so well-

versed guides will take out groups of 7-10 in “First Field” (walk/trot/canter/jump), “Second

Field” (walk/trot/maybe canter) or “Third Field” (walk/maybe trot). People will have the

opportunity to move between groups if they feel they need to make a change.

We invite you to pre-register by August 6th for $50 Non-members, $35, Juniors and Members:

Please register Here

Please fill out a copy of our release Here

  • Quiet Valley Pleasure Ride - September 12th

    Quiet Valley, Shoreham, VT - Be ready to ride out at 9am!

    This event is great for green horse/riders and experienced competitors alike. Can’t make it to our

    hunter pace? This is the ride for you.

    Ride at your own pace in groups of 2 to 6 riders. There will be trail options mapped out; short

    (5miles) and long (10+ miles).  The properties included rolling hay fields, wooded trails and

    public roads. There is a bridge crossing and several cross-country jumps. This is a wonderful

    way to enjoy riding through the beautiful VT countryside with your horse and friends.

    We invite you to pre-register by September 10th for $50 Non-members, $35, Juniors and Members.

  • GMH Hunter Pace - October 10th

Quiet Valley, Shoreham, VT - Be ready to ride out at 8:30am!

A hunter pace is a low-key competitive event derived from fox hunting. Teams of two to four

riders follow an outdoor course laid out over terrain which is meant to simulate the riding

conditions encountered during a foxhunt - that is, a mixture of gaits that a foxhunter typically

uses.

It is up to each team to guess what the pace we decided is the ideal time to complete the course

and to adjust its progress accordingly. The ideal time is determined by sending out one or more

test teams to ride the course before the event. On the day of the event, the team which completes

the course in a time closest to the ideal is placed first. Most hunter paces are divided into two

divisions, with different ideal times. GMH offers a "field hunter" division for those experienced

in the hunt field who wish to take the course at a faster pace, and a "trail rider" division for those

who wish to travel more slowly. Although jumps are found along the course, taking them is

always optional for both divisions. Even though there is a competitive aspect to a hunter pace,

most riders simply regard it as an enjoyable way to spend a day in the countryside with their

mounts and congenial company. The placings are almost secondary.

We invite you to pre-register by October 8th for $50 Non-members, $35, Juniors and Members:

Please Register Here

Please fill out a copy of our release form Here