October 2024 Issue

EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN October 2024 Page 9 BLACK’S LIVESTOCK -The Next Pasture - Where the grass is always green, lush & stirrup high Individual Horse & Pet Cremation Standard Mortality Emergency Service Available John E. Black: 610.220.5262 Matthew Hoffman: 610.656.3258 Office: 610.584.4482 Fax: 610.584.9111 BLACK’S LIVESTOCK P.O. Box 662 Skippack, PA 19472 www.nextpasture.com Tell our advertisers you found them in East Coast Equestrian! The Ultimate Test of Horse and Rider Returns for the MARS Maryland 5 Star (Sunday), offering $325,000 in total prize money, along with numerous special events and activities. The prestigious 5 Star CCI5*-L designation is the pinnacle of the Olympic sport of Eventing, best described as an equestrian triathlon. After a thrilling finish to the third edition of the Mary- land 5 Star that saw Irish-born Eventer Austin O’Connor top the leaderboard in the 5 Star competition with a final score of 34.9, securing the first win for Ireland in the 5 Star in 58 years, anticipation and excitement are at all-time highs. Over 160 competitors, featuring two of the top five world-ranked eventers in 2023, competed for glory with Great Britain’s William Fox-Pitt aboard Grafennacht finishing just behind O’Connor with a final score of 35.3 and Oliver Townend (GBR) finishing third with a score of 37.1, riding a top Cooley Ro- salent. In addition to the 5 Star, the event features a 3 Star compe- tition (CCI3*-L) won last year by Caroline Pamukcu (USA) and The Dutta Corp. USEA Young Event Horse East Coast Championships Presented by Dubarry of Ireland on Thursday and Friday, showcasing divisions for 4-and-5-year-old horses. The 4-Year-Old Championships were also won by Pamukcu and Boyd Martin (USA) took home the championship in the 5-Year-Old event. This event attracts top eventers from around the world, offering spectators the chance to witness world-class performances up close. “Building off the excite- ment and historical nature of last year’s 5 Star event, we look forward to continuing to elevate this world-class experience for equestrian fans and families of all ages,” said Jeff Newman, President & CEO of the Mary- land 5 Star. “There is not a bet- ter venue than the one we have at Fair Hill and that was proven to audiences around the world after last year’s Cross-Country Saturday event. The competi- tion is top-notch and we expect an elite group of equestrian riders and horses coming to Cecil County this year. We look forward to seeing everyone in October as we carry on the proud tradition of Eventing at its highest level.” Tickets for “The Place to be in October” – 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, including the Sawmill Waterfront Club are available and General Admis- sion tickets start at just $15. General admission tickets are free for children 10 and under with a paying adult. Visit mary- land5star.us for more ticketing information, tailgating package availability, directions, details on lodging and more. The MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill presented by Brown Advisory is produced by the Sport and Entertain- ment Corporation of Maryland and hosted in beautiful Cecil County, MD. Cecil County is a place of opportunity for all, known for economic vitality, quality education, and safe communities. The county is ideally located halfway between Baltimore and Philadelphia, and halfway between Washington DC and New York. Cecil Coun- ty is also tops in the state for equine value and home to the largest Standardbred horse farm in Maryland. (Continued from page 1)