The MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill, presented by Brown Advisory, returns to the picturesque Fair Hill Special Event Zone in Elkton (Cecil County), Maryland, October 17-20, 2024, as the storied tradition of Eventing - the ultimate test of horse and rider - continues.
The event continues to hold the distinction as one of only two 5 Star-level equestrian events of its kind in the United States and the seventh in the world. The 2023 event welcomed nearly 30,000 spectators across four days of action. The event showcases four days of Eventing competition, with Dressage (Thursday-Friday), Cross Country (Saturday) and Show Jumping (Sunday), offering $325,000 in total prize money, along with numerous special events and activities.
Horse owners as well as other large animal and pet owners have probably noticed a shortage of veterinarians. As long-established professionals retire, and the need for animal medical care grows there are a very limited number of veterinary medicine school graduates coming into the field. There are only 33 veterinary schools in the United States and only five of those are on the East Coast.
Rowan University has seen the growing need and is currently constructing the new Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine on its West Campus in Harrison Township, Gloucester County next to Route 55. This will be New Jersey’s first veterinary school.
Each year, fans of Marguerite Henry’s book “Misty of Chincoteague” flock to the islands of Chincoteague and Assateague in Virginia, and many make their way to the iconic Beebe Ranch to see where Misty of Chincoteague once lived.
In 2023, the Beebe family found they needed to sell the ranch. While they had an offer from a developer, no one in the family wanted that. That’s when Billy Beebe spoke to Cindy Faith, executive director of The Museum of Chincoteague Island. The museum had been conducting tours at the ranch for some time. Could they raise funds to purchase the ranch?
Many thought raising that much money was a bridge too far, but they underestimated the dedication and love Misty had inspired across the country. What a surprise it was when the museum raised the full asking price of $625,000, with settlement on June 30, 2024.
To advertise or for more information, please contact: Debbie Reid or Phyllis Hurdleston at 717-509-9800.
debbie@eastcoastequestrian.net or phyllis@eastcoastequestrian.net
P.O. Box 8412, Lancaster, PA 17604
