September 2022 Issue

After making its spectacular debut last year and being named the Best New Event of 2021 ( PressBox ), the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill is set to return to the Fair Hill Special Event Zone in Cecil County, MD, October 13- 16. Tickets for the thrilling second edition are on sale now including tailgating options next to the ex- hilarating Cross-Country phase. The Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill, one of only two 5 Star level equestrian events of its kind in the United States and just the seventh worldwide, welcomed a total of 20,886 spectators and 184 competitors that featured four of the top eight eventers in the world for its debut in 2021, when three-time U.S. Olympian Boyd Martin and On Cue made history by claiming the first American victory in any CCI5*-L since 2008. Now, the event’s manage- ment team is gearing up for a successful second year with some exciting new additions that will be announced soon! The event’s prestigious 5 Star (CCI5*-L) designation is the pinnacle of the Olympic sport of Eventing, often described as an equestrian triathlon. The four days of eventing competi- tion feature Dressage (Thu-Fri), Cross-Country (Sat) showcasing EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN September 2022 Page 23 The Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill Tickets on Sale Now Ian Stark-designed courses, and Show Jumping (Sun). “We were overwhelmed with the incredible support the inaugu- ral event received last year from spectators, competitors, sponsors, volunteers and more despite the pandemic, and the enthusiasm is even greater for this year’s event,” said Jeff Newman, President & CEO of the Maryland 5 Star Event Committee. “We are proud to showcase the highest caliber of eventing competition across multiple levels in beautiful Cecil County, MD, and look forward to again providing the opportunity for three-star athletes and horses to compete on the same grounds as our elite CCI5*-L competitors.” In addition to the 5 Star competition (CCI5*-L), the event also features a 3 Star competition (CCI3*-L), which serves as the USEF CCI3*-L Eventing Nation- al Championship. The Maryland 5 Star is also honored to host The Dutta Corp. USEAYoung Event Horse East Coast Championships Presented by Dubarry of Ireland on Thursday and Friday, showcas- ing divisions for 4- and 5-year-old horses in what is best described as an equestrian talent search. Tickets for the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill are on sale now at Maryland5Star.us/tickets. A vari- ety of single and multi-day ticket packages along with exclusive Club and VIP Hospitality pack- ages, General Admission tickets starting at just $15 and much more are available including Reserved Tailgate spots right next to the dynamic Cross-Country action! Fans are encouraged to fol- low the event on social media @ maryland5star and/or sign up to receive the event e-newsletter for all the latest news and informa- tion maryland5star.us/newslet- ter-sign-up/, including details on this year’s new additions. Hometown favorite Boyd Martin gave the US team its first five star in 13 years at the 2021 Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill . The second event, one of only two at this level held in the US, will be held October 13-16 in Elkton, MD. Shannon Brinkman Photo