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Behind the Scenes at the 2025 Maryland 5 Star

From Pamukcu greeting her adorable, almost 9-month-old daughter to Vogg, Spencer and Martin celebrating their top three finishes with a champagne spray, don't miss all the views you might have missed.

Arguably one of the most thrilling aspects of eventing is its inherent unpredictability—anything and everything can change overnight. And the CCI5* competition at the 2025 MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill didn’t disappointment in keeping us on our toes.

The first day of dressage competition saw Boyd Martin (USA) and 14-year-old Holsteiner gelding Luke 140 in the lead on a score of 31.0. By late Friday afternoon, Monica Spencer (NZL) and 14-year-old Thoroughbred gelding Artist had surged to the top of the leaderboard with a score of 23.7 after Dressage Day 2.

Spencer and the powerhouse “Max” went on to deliver a flawless cross-country round on Saturday to hold the overnight lead going into show jumping, with Felix Vogg (SUI) and 14-year-old Holsteiner mare Cartania in second place and Mia Farley (USA) and 12-year-old Thoroughbred gelding Phelps in third.

In the end, following Sunday’s show jumping, it was Vogg and Cartania who took top honors with the 2025 Maryland 5 Star title. Spencer and Artist finished in a commendable second place after strong performances throughout the week, and Martin and and Commando 3 moved up from fifth place to finish in third on the Maryland 5 Star podium.

Felix Vogg (SUI), Monica Spencer (NZL) and Boyd Martin (USA) celebrate their top three placings in the CCI5* competition on the 2025 Maryland 5 Star podium. ©Amy K. Dragoo
Vogg gives Cartania a pat following the First Horse Inspection on Wednesday. ©Amy K. Dragoo
Caroline Pamukcu, who rode three horses in this year’s five-star competition, greets her daughter Blake after the First Horse Inspection. ©Amy K. Dragoo
Vogg and Martin share a laugh during the awards ceremony on Sunday following show jumping. ©Amy K. Dragoo
Mia Farley (USA) and Phelps had a speedy cross-country round on Saturday and sat in overnight third going into show jumping. ©Amy K. Dragoo
Tayla Mason (NZL) gives Centennial a big pat after Sunday’s show jumping. ©Amy K. Dragoo
Vogg and Cartania celebrate their win with a victory gallop. ©Amy K. Dragoo
Spencer and Artist delivered a lovely dressage test on Thursday to take the overnight lead going into cross country. ©Amy K. Dragoo
Jennie Brannigan (USA) and FE Lifestyle delivered consistently strong performances throughout this year’s competition. ©Amy K. Dragoo
As Pamukcu finished her show-jumping round, her husband, Deniz Pamukcu, and daughter Blake cheer her on. ©Amy K. Dragoo
Pamukcu and HSH Blake. ©Amy K. Dragoo
Sophia Hill (AUS) and Humble Glory. ©Amy K. Dragoo
Arden Wildasin (USA) and Sunday Times. ©Amy K. Dragoo
Despite a recent injury after falling off another horse at Morven Park, Brannigan was cleared to compete in this year’s Maryland 5 Star. ©Amy K. Dragoo
Martin, Vogg and Spencer pose for podium pics. ©Amy K. Dragoo
Martin, focused as always, navigating Commando 3 through Sunday’s show-jumping course. ©Amy K. Dragoo
Martin and groom Stephanie Simpson swap out horses during the First Horse Inspection. ©Amy K. Dragoo
Luke 140 got a little excited during the First Horse Inspection, but Martin was quickly able to regain his focus. ©Amy K. Dragoo
The 2025 Maryland 5 Star marked Shannon Lilley (USA) and Eindhoven Garette’s second five star together. ©Amy K. Dragoo

For more of our coverage on the 2025 Maryland 5 Star, click here.

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