Mia Farley and David O’Connor’s Thoroughbred, Phelps, at Morven Park in 2022. Photo by Erin Gilmore Photography.
The 2024 Morven Park International & Fall Horse Trials is thrilled to be offering a new award at this year’s world-class competition. Celebrating the dedication and passion of American breeders and the country’s high-performance talent pipeline, the MARS American Bred Talent Trophy will be awarded to the American-bred horse that places highest in the 4* level at the Morven Park International & Fall Horse Trials, October 10–13.
“We are very excited to be debuting this award during our 2024 event this season,” said Morven Park Executive Director/CEO Stacey Metcalfe. “Ms. Mars has been a strong supporter of high-performance eventing in the United States for many years. Offering this new award will help celebrate the incredible breeders that make our sport possible and recognize the talented horses from the United States that are a part of this event.”
The trophy will be awarded to the highest-placed American-bred horse at the 4*-L level. If there are no horses qualified in the 4*-L division, the trophy will be awarded to the highest-placed American-bred horse at the 4*-S level. In addition to the trophy, the winner will receive a $10,000 prize, with $5,000 awarded to reserve.
Horses bred and born in the United States are eligible for the award, with no breed registry limitations. Qualified horses will be determined by the information provided on their FEI database profile/FEI passport.
Entries for the 2024 Morven Park International & Fall Horse Trials open on August 26, so start making your plans to continue the legacy at this year’s event! As one of only six venues in the United States to host a CCI4*-L competition, Morven Park invites spectators to enjoy the exciting, multi-phase discipline of eventing at all levels. Make sure to reserve your tailgate space or purchase your VIP Tent Pass to elevate your experience. Click here for more information and plan your weekend in the country today!
