October 2023 Issue

EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN October 2023 Page 11 See us at the Maryland 5 Star! with a score of 29.9, riding John Peace’s 11-year-old Spanish gelding As Is. The prestigious CCI5*-L (5 Star) designation is the pinnacle of the Olympic sport of Eventing, often described as an equestrian triathlon, providing the ultimate test of horse and rider. The four days of eventing competition feature Dressage (Thu.-Fri.), Cross-Country (Sat.) showcasing Ian Stark-designed courses, and Show Jumping (Sun.). In addition to the 5 Star com- petition, the event also features a CCI3*-L (3 Star) competi- tion, which serves as the USEF CCI3*-L Eventing National Championship. The Maryland 5 Star is also honored to host The Dutta Corp. USEAYoung Event Horse East Coast Champion- ships Presented by Dubarry of Ireland on Thursday and Friday, showcasing divisions for 4- and 5-year-old horses. “On behalf of the Maryland 5 Star Event Committee, an affiliate of the Sport & Entertain- ment Corporation of Maryland, we are thrilled to again host this elite international competition at Fair Hill,” said Jeff Newman, President & CEO of the Mary- land 5 Star at Fair Hill. “We’re eager to put forth an exciting third event this October that not only showcases world-class Eventing and provides entertain- ment to attendees of all ages, but reflects proudly on the Maryland Horse Industry, Cecil Coun- ty and the State of Maryland, continuing the rich horse and equestrian tradition at its highest level.” Named “Best Returning Event” of 2022 (Pressbox), excitement is at an all-time high for what is to come in 2023. Tickets for the MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill presented by Brown Advisory – including reserved tailgate spots – are on sale now at Maryland5Star.us/ tickets. A variety of single and multi-day ticket packages along with exclusive Club and VIP Hospitality packages, General Admission tickets starting at just $15 and much more are avail- able. The MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill presented by Brown Advisory is produced by the Sport and Entertainment Corporation of Maryland and hosted in beautiful Cecil County, MD. Cecil County is a place of opportunity for all, known for economic vitality, quality educa- tion, and safe communities. The county is ideally located halfway between Baltimore and Phila- delphia, and halfway between Washington DC and New York. Cecil is also #1 in the state for equine value and home to the largest Standardbred horse farm in Maryland. (Continued from page 1) Triathlon of Equestrian Sport Returns for the 3 rd Annual MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill