Entries close today, Sept. 24, for the Maryland Horse Trials at Loch Moy Farm (Oct. 11-13). Still on the fence about locking the dates down on your fall calendar? Here are five reasons to just to it!
- The event offers the only Beginner Novice Classic Three-Day Event on the East Coast. Contesting a three-day is a fun and rewarding experience, and you’re guaranteed to come away a more educated horseman in the process. Carol Kozlowski, a superstar in the heyday of upper-level three-day events with her Connemara stallion Hideaway’s Erin Go Bragh, is this year’s lead clinician. We hear that the BN3DE hasn’t received many entries to date, so let’s get out and support this special division so that it continues in the future.
The winners of the 2019 MDHT Beginner Novice Classic Three-Day Event, Ella Lucas and Truthful Saint. Photo courtesy of MDHT.
2. In addition to the BN3D3, there’s something for everyone. Divisions include the Area II Modified Championship, New Event Horse (NEH) Finale, and Beginner Novice through Intermediate divisions. The NEH Finale is open to any NEH competitors with a qualifying score of at least 72%.
The 2018 NEH Finale champions. Photo courtesy of MDHT.
3. Special recognition for off-track horses: Special awards for off-track horses, including The Jockey Club TIP High Point Thoroughbred Awards — submit TIP number with entry. Also back for 2019 is the Maryland Thoroughbred-Standardbred Eventing Series — visit the website for details.
4. The cross country course is prepped and ready to go. Maryland H.T. is known for its educational and confidence-building tracks, rolling terrain, and making footing is top priority even as much of the East Coast is in a drought: “We take our course safety and preparation seriously at Loch Moy Farm because we want you and your horse to have a great experience. Our aggravator and water wheels are keeping us ready to ride!”
Photo courtesy of MDHT.
5. It’s MDHT! The organization is great, the ambiance is friendly, and there’s a party each event day for volunteers and competitors. You can’t beat that.
Photo courtesy of MDHT.
View the USEA calendar listing here for more information. Enter via www.evententries.com. Go Eventing at MDHT!
