The UNH Horse Trials are held on the north side of the University of New Hampshire's iconic campus, located in Durham, NH.
UNH offers starter, beginner novice, novice, training, and training/modified levels. All levels are participating in the Jockey Club's Thoroughbred Incentive Program (TIP), submit your eligible horse's number to our secretary for inclusion in this great program!
Starting Fall 2025, UNH is also offering Schooling Horse Trials divisions at the Novice, Beginner Novice, and Starter levels. They are also offering Combined Test divisions: Modified, Training, Novice, Beginner Novice, Starter, Introductory, and Grasshopper. The schooling divisions will be scheduled on the SAME DAY as the recognized divisions, directly after the associated recognized level has run.
All schooling divisions will follow the current USEA Rule Book and USEA Horse Trials omnibus specifications. Introductory combined test riders will use the USDF Introductory Level, Test A, and jumps will not exceed 2'0". The Grasshopper combined test riders will use the USDF Introductory Level, Test A, and jumps will not exceed 18" and will be a welcoming blend of cross-rails and verticals.
September 21, 2025 Fall Horse Trials
Omnibus Listing
Status/Times/Scores
Show Program
Maps: (released 3 PM; 9/20/2025)
XC Course Maps
Officials:
President of the Ground Jury
Ms. Joan Fleser (NY)
Technical Delegate
Ms. Laurie Hudson (VT)
Dressage Judge
Ms. Melanie Cerny (MA)
Show Jumping Judge
Ms. Joan Fleser (NY) & TBA
Cross Country Course Design/Construction
Mr. Jamie Gornall (VT)
Important Information:
2025 Entry Form
Online Entry - EventEntries
Online Entry - Xentry
Eventing 101
USEF Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP)
UNH Equine Biosecurity Guidelines
Fall Schooling Horse Trials & Combined Tests
- Schooling Divisions and Entry Info
- All specifications to follow USEA rulebook and Fall Horse Trials omnibus specifications
- Online entries ONLY! Enter through EventEntries.com
Cross-Country Schooling
At this time, the UNH course is open for schooling! Come school the XC course, the show jumping courses and/or the dressage arenas!
The XC course will be closed 7-10 day prior to the event dates to allow for event preparation. We expect the course to be open for schooling after.
All schooling is by appointment only and is weather- and footing-dependent.
UNH is currently seeking donations to help manage the beautiful cross-country course. If you'd like to be involved, please reach out!
Sponsorship Opportunities
UNH is pleased to offer a number of custom sponsorship levels that range from cross-country fence sponsorships to prizes and awards. To join us, please reach out!
UNH would also like to thank the "Friends of the UNH XC" for your support and fundraising efforts!
Organizers:
Liz Oertel Johnson, Adjunct Faculty
Animal Science: Equine Studies Program
liz.johnson@unh.edu
Jen Burns, Lecturer
Animal Science: Equine Studies Program
jen.burns@unh.edu
equine.events@unh.edu
