The hardest working crew out there! Photo by Tyson Rementer.
As we enter the competition action at Fair Hill International this weekend, it’s more than important to remember to thank all the hardworking people behind the beauty you see before you. From the core crew that has been busting their butts for the past year, to the finishing touches that have been painstakingly applied over the last few months, the amount of work that it takes to get everything ready is astounding. If you’re there this weekend, make your gratitude known to volunteers and staff as much as possible!
We’ve got boots on the ground at Maryland so you won’t have to miss a thing as EN will be bringing you all of the action over the course of the event, so keep your eyes on – and ears pricked – as we go eventing with not one, but three main events at Maryland. The 5* competition trots off today (Wednesday) with the first horse inspection at around 1pm EST / 6pm BST. Running alongside the 5* is the USEF 3* National Championships – you’ll be able to follow along with both of these classes on ClipMyHorse.TV. And that’s not all! Maryland is also host to the USEA Young Event Horse East Coast Championships with divisions for both four- and five-year-olds. So. Much. Eventing!
Major International Events
MARS Maryland 5 Star: [Website] [Entries, Schedule & Times] [Live Scores] [Live Stream (North America)] [Live Stream (Outside North America)] [Tickets] [5* Form Guide] [Digital Program] [EN’s Coverage]
Young Horse World Championships (Le Lion D’Angers, France): [Website] [Schedule] [Entries][Live Stream] [Scoring]
#Santiago2023: [Website] [Sport Schedule] [FEI Info Hub] [Live Stream] [EN’s Coverage]
Hagyard Midsouth Three-day Event: [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]
U.S. Weekend Preview
Hagyard Midsouth Three-day Event (Lexington, KY) [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Volunteer][Scoring]
Ram Tap National H.T. (Fresno, CA) [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]
SAzEA Fall H.T. (Tucson, AZ) [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]
Willow Draw Charity Show (Weatherford, TX) [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Volunteer][Scoring]
Windermere Run H.T. (Grandview, MO) [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Volunteer] [Scoring]
News From Around the Globe:
That first five-star competition is like nothing else in the world. There are, fittingly, five pairs contesting their first five-star this weekend at Fair Hill International, and all of them are home-grown talents, and the majority of them are on self-produced horses. Each one of them has a unique and interesting story of how they made their way through the years to this one particular weekend, and COTH caught up with each one to learn more. [That First Five-Star Feeling]
Equally as exciting on the other end of the athlete production line is the YEH Championships! The top young horses in the country will be gathered today and tomorrow in the Timber Field. With a maxed out entry list of 92 pairs, the four-year-old champion will be crowned today, and the five-year-olds get their chance tomorrow. Get yourself some fast facts so you’re familiar with the competitors! [YEH Championship Fast Facts]
It’s time for Kyle Carter’s five-star thoughts! Our Wofford stand-in has made a little name for himself with similarly witty quips and astute observations from the sidelines, and I always look forward to reading his thoughts. [Maryland is for Making Memories]
If you admire Boyd Martin this weekend (or any other weekend), make sure to check out his winter clinic tour schedule! Boyd has announced the dates and locations for his 2023 winter clinic tour, with availability for participation and auditing opportunities in November, December, and January. The tour will start in New York and continue through January with locations across the United States, including on the West Coast. The clinic schedule will range from one to two days with auditors welcome. [Boyd’s Clinic Tour]
The single best video I’ve seen this week:
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