Maryland Horse Trials, in association with Carolyn Mackintosh, owner of Loch Moy Farm, have created a Travel Grand programme for 5* riders intending to compete at the MARS Maryland 5*.
“Travel Grant applications for the 2025 International Riders Travel Grant Program for the Maryland 5 Star must be submitted on or before September 1, 2025. The Travel Grant application must include an approximate budget for travel to the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill held annually in Cecil County, Maryland, in October. The funds are allocated to directly offset some transportation expenses for athletes to compete at the Maryland 5 Star. Travel Grant funds will be allocated no later than September 17, 2025.
Applicants may be a US citizen or foreign Athlete, traveling a minimum of 1,000 miles (each way), who is a member in good standing with both their national organization and the FEI. All horses must be qualified per the FEI Rules for Eventing.
These grants are allocated on mileage, past competition performances, and FEI World Ranking. An athlete’s commercial viability and willingness to promote the event to sponsors and spectators will also be considered.”
More information can be found HERE
