Elkton, Md. – Now in its third year, the MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill is set to get underway on Thursday with the first of the dressage rides. In addition to its CCI5*-L event, Maryland also hosts the USEF CCI3*-L Eventing National Championship.

Twenty-six CCI5*-L horses and 47 CCI3*-L horses were presented at the first horse inspection on Wednesday afternoon. All horses passed and will continue on to the dressage phase, which begins at 9 a.m. ET for the CCI3*-L and 2 p.m. for the CCI5*-L on Thursday, Oct. 19.

In 2021, the Maryland 5 Star became the newest of only seven CCI5*-L events in the world and one of only two held in the Western Hemisphere.

The venue at Fair Hill has a long history as host of the USEF CCI3*-L Eventing National Championship that predates the CCI5*-L competition. Top U.S. eventing athletes have brought their up-and-coming mounts to contest the national championship at Fair Hill for decades. Past winners include combinations that went on to five-star careers, including Kelly Prather and Ballinakill Glory, Clark Montgomery and Loughan Glen, Will Coleman and Tight Lines, Jennie Brannigan and Stella Artois, and Boyd Martin and On Cue.

US Equestrian fans, subscribers, and members can watch the live stream of the 2023 MARS Maryland 5 Star and USEF CCI3*-L Eventing National Championship on USEF Network powered by ClipMyHorse.TV. Not a member? Join now.

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