Competitors To Get “5 Star” Treatment

Competitors to Get “5 Star” Treatment at MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill Presented by Brown Advisory

Baltimore, Maryland – October 12, 2022 – The MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill presented by Brown Advisory will continue giving “5 Star” treatment to the athletes and horses competing in the second annual event. Special amenities are being provided by many new and returning Event Partners to ensure the best experience possible for all competitors just as was the case at the inaugural event last year.

The MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill Presented by Brown Advisory, one of only two 5 Star level equestrian events of its kind in the United States and just the seventh worldwide, returns to the Fair Hill Special Event Zone in Cecil County, MD, October 13-16. This world-class eventing showcase made a spectacular debut last year, welcoming a total of 20,886 spectators and 184 competitors. The upcoming 2022 event features three of the top five ranked eventers in the world (Tim Price #1, Oliver Townend #3 and Will Coleman #5). The event’s prestigious 5 Star (CCI5*-L) designation is the pinnacle of the Olympic sport of Eventing, often described as an equestrian triathlon.

In addition to the 5 Star competition (CCI5*-L), the event also features a 3 Star competition (CCI3*-L), which serves as the USEF CCI3*-L Eventing National Championship, and The Dutta Corp. USEA Young Event Horse East Coast Championships presented by Dubarry of Ireland. The four days of eventing competition feature Dressage (Thu-Fri), Cross-Country (Sat) showcasing Ian Stark-designed courses, and Show Jumping (Sun).

The 2022 edition will offer a number of amenities to athletes thanks to many of the event’s sponsors. The event will once again offer total prize money of $325,000 (USD), with the first-place finisher of the 5 Star competition taking home $100,000.

Other event offerings include the following from Event Partners:

• MARS EQUESTRIAN™ Equine Veterinary Health Center – Supported by twelve boarded equine veterinary specialists and staff from Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center, and powered by Mars, Incorporated’s featured brands ANTECH™ and SOUND®. Together they will be offering advanced diagnostic services and imaging, along with a variety of other Penn Vet services including anesthesia, cardiology, and emergency and critical care. A full imaging suite, featuring Sound’s Digital Radiography and GE ultrasound, will be available to the veterinary team and all international and domestic competitor teams.
• Brown Advisory – The new presenting sponsor of the Event will be providing beautiful leather totes to athletes as welcome gifts.
• The Dutta Corp. – Starting with overseas travel to Fair Hill, the event’s Official Air Transport Partner will be assisting athletes with organizing round-trip flights with discounted bookings for their horses along with facilitating all quarantine requirements and more.
• Brook Ledge Horse Transportation – The Official Ground Transport Partner will be providing complimentary ground transport for horses that arrive from The Dutta Corp.-organized flights referenced above.

• Courtyard by Marriott – Newark at the University of Delaware – Athletes can secure reduced rates through the event organizers between October 10-17 along with complimentary breakfast, parking and Wi-Fi.

• Quarry View Building Group – The Official Design and Construction Partner exclusively of Timber Frame Structures, Custom Accessory Buildings, Equestrian Facilities and Event Venues will be entitling the Owners’ Hospitality and amenities throughout the Cross-Country Phase held in the new Sawmill Waterfront Club, along with the return of their custom-built dressage judges’ huts provided for the inaugural event last year. Furthermore, Quarry View Building Group will serve as the host of the Athlete Welcome Reception on Wednesday after the horse inspections.

• NovaCare Rehabilitation /LifeBridge Health Physical Therapy – a human sports medicine therapy group will be based in the stabling area providing Certified Athletic Trainers and Physical Therapists for warm-up, injury and recovery treatment needs. LifeBridge Health Sports Medicine Institute – a Maryland based Sports Medicine practice specializing in the treatment of injuries to athletes of all levels will also be present. Dr. Erica Gaertner a Maryland native, who was a professional equestrian prior to beginning her medical career will be on the grounds to assess rider injuries and answer any sports medicine questions.

• Attwood Equestrian Surfaces – The Official Manufacturer and Installer of Equestrian Footing has reviewed the surface they installed in the competition arenas last year, ensuring the athletes have the very best surface to enhance their safety and performance. In addition, they will return to prepare and maintain the footing throughout the competition.

• Hippo Data – This world-renowned timing, scoring, data integration, live scoring and graphics company will handle all aforementioned competition needs.

• FEI Stabling – All 5 Star and 3 Star horses will experience the “new standard in temporary stabling” on site. Stables will be 10’ by 14’ with a 12’ aisle and a Clearspan® Roof.

• The Classic Catering People – The Official Caterer of the Event will provide complimentary lunch for athletes and grooms in the athletes lounge.

• DIAGEO & Johnnie Walker – Johnnie Walker, sponsor of the event’s VIP Hospitality will be offering a complimentary tasting at the Athlete and Owner Welcome Reception on Wednesday, Oct. 12th.>

• BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE & Korbel California Champagne – as the host sponsor of the awards ceremonies, Korbel will provide complimentary champagne during awards ceremonies and the winner’s press conference.

• Boehringer Ingelheim – An Official Product/Manufacturer, Pharma/Animal Health will be providing athlete gifts and services within the athletes’ lounge throughout the Event and hosting a pizza party for the grooms.

• Select Event Group – The Official Event Rental Company (Tents, Structures and Flooring provider) will be providing an Athlete and Owner Chalet adjacent to the Main Arena offering a front row seat to watch the action.

• Taylor Harris Insurance Services (THIS) – The Official Equine Insurance Provider is serving as host to the Athlete and Owner Chalet adjacent to the Main Arena and amenities offered.

• Guardian Horse Bedding – The Official Horse Bedding Provider will be offering the highest quality of shavings complimentary to the athletes for each of their horses.

• Fair Hill Saddlery –. As the Official Stabling Vendor, Fair Hill Saddlery will have an array of must-have equipment and supplies for sale to the athletes as well as offering $10 coupons of the purchase of hay

• Hilltop Bio – Positioning as Sponsor of treats/refreshments for horses and riders in the area between the Warm-Up and Main Arena as well as Sponsor of refreshments for riders at the Vet Box on Cross Country day

• KONG Equine – KONG Equine will provide complimentary horse enrichment gifts including its Hanging Kit with Treat Ring for 5 Star horses and winners of the 3 Star and Young Event Horse competitions.

• Hound&Hare – The Official Presenting Sponsor of Wednesday’s Jog will present “The Best Presented” rider following the first horse inspection/jog.

• Flair LLC / Achieve Equine – Achieve Equine will provide complimentary event branded FLAIR® Equine Nasal Strips for all 5 Star and 3 Star horses.

• Shapley’s Superior Equine Grooming Products – Shapley’s will present the “Best Turned Out” award to the Groom of one 5 Star and one 3 Star horse following Sunday’s horse inspection/jog. Additional prize buckets, inclusive of its superior equine grooming products, will be presented to top finishers in the 5 Star and 3 Star competitions.

• Mane ‘n Tail / Straight Arrow Products – The Groom of the Winning Horse in the 5 star and 3 Star competition will receive a prize package, including an array of branded products. They will also provide their product at the Mane ‘n Tail Stable Wash Racks to be used by the Grooms.

Additional amenities will be provided by The Fern Farmer, USET Foundation, Atlantic Tractor, Long Fence, Gallagher’s Water, Stable Feed, EquiFit, Remarkable Leather, Lim Group – Devoucoux/CWD, Human Touch, Flowers & Fancies, The Clothe’s Horse and more.