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The Green Mountain Horse Association (GMHA) is pleased to announce the receipt of a Challenge Grant from The Manton Foundation.The goal is to expand the number of and deepen the engagement with GMHA’s prospective and current donors during the COVID-19 period and beyond. GMHA is reaching out to the entire community to ask for support. All donations up to $250,000 will be matched 1:1 through June 30, 2021.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic GMHA has had to cancel over half of its competitions and clinics during the 2020 season, thus creating a significant strain on the organization’s finances. The Manton Challenge will substantially offset lost revenue and ensure that GMHA enters the 2021 season on sound footing.
GMHA thanks all of its members, competitors, business sponsors and donors for their continued support during this challenging time and invites them, and new members of the community, to help meet the Manton Challenge.
The Manton Foundation, established in 1991 by Jim and Gretchen Manton, has given out over $300 million in grant funding to initiatives in the New England region of the country with an emphasis on relationship and community building. Jim Manton’s success in the business world opened the door to start a charitable foundation to support the family’s local and artistic interests. The Foundation is family-run and continues to engage with the equestrian community, including a $250,000 matching grant for the USEA’s frangible technology funding.
GMHA is a multi-disciplinary equestrian organization established in 1926 and located on a 65- acre facility in South Woodstock, VT. In addition to its on-site programs, GMHA helps protect and manage over 400 miles of equestrian trails in the Woodstock, South Woodstock and Reading Vermont area. More information can be found at www.gmhainc.org. Questions can be directed to Bruce Perry, Executive Director by phone at (802)-457-1509 or by email at [email protected].
