2025 Travel Grant Program for the MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill presented by Brown Advisory
The Maryland International Equestrian Foundation is proud to announce the 2025 International Travel Grant Program for the MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill presented by Brown Advisory.
Developed in partnership with Carolyn Mackintosh and her team at Loch Moy Farm, the intention of this travel grant program is to assist with bringing the world’s best horses and riders to Maryland to compete in the MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill presented by Brown Advisory, one of only seven CCI5* events in the world. Bringing elite, international-level athletes to Maryland benefits the Maryland Horse Industry, and the growth and development of the equestrian community at all levels in the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond.
Fundraising for the 2025 International Travel Grant has started with the goal of bringing both and foreign and US based athletes alike to the Maryland 5 Star, affording our American athletes the opportunity to compete against some of the best in the world without having to leave North America. This is a huge benefit to the US high performance equestrian programs and the sport of eventing in North America.
Funds will be allocated by application only, at the discretion of the Maryland International Equestrian Foundation board, and will be used to directly offset the cost of travel. Applications will be reviewed and funds allocated no later than 30 days prior to the event.
Donors to the International Travel Grant Program will be given opportunities for course walks and educational opportunities with grant recipients (schedule dependent). Grant recipients are expected to promote the Maryland Equestrian Industry and related activities and events.
For more information or to contribute to the 2025 International Travel Grant, please visit: www.marylandinternationalequestrianfoundation.org
The Maryland International Equestrian Foundation is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to supporting the development of upper-level equestrians by creating a world-class competition venue at Loch Moy Farm in Maryland and providing funding for the development of dedicated riders from diverse backgrounds to compete at the top levels of equestrian sport.
