As we say in the eventing world, Cecil County, Maryland, is “The Place to Be in October,” and this year’s star-studded lineup of Maryland 5 Star CCI5* competitors doesn’t disappoint. In the event’s fifth edition, we’ll see inaugural winner and fourth-ranked eventer in the world Boyd Martin (USA) returning with Commando 3 and Luke 140, as well as four other Olympians from the 2024 Paris Olympic Games including Caroline Pamukcu (USA), Jessica Phoenix (CAN), Felix Vogg (SUI) and Jonelle Price (NZL).
Other noteworthy combinations on this year’s roster include Arden Wildasin (USA) and Sunday Times, Brooke Burchianti (USA) and Cooley Space Grey, Mary Bess Davis (USA) and Imperio Magic and Shannon Lilley (USA) and Eindhoven Garette. All pairs completed their first five-star competition last April at the 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event. Click here to learn about their unique journeys in seeking five-star status and the special partnerships they share with their mounts for this year’s Maryland 5 Star.
The 2025 Maryland 5 Star will host a total of six countries, with Vogg being the first Swiss rider to ever compete at Fair Hill. The event kicks off on October 16 and runs through October 19.
CCI5* Entries 2025 Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill
Check out your favorite horse-and-rider combinations set to contend in this year’s challenging CCI5* competition:
- Alexander Bragg (GBR) and Quindiva
- Allison Springer (USA) and Vandyke
- Arden Wildasin (USA) and Sunday Times
- Boyd Martin (USA) and Commando 3 and Luke 140
- Brooke Burchianti (USA) and Cooley Space Grey
- Buck Davidson (USA) and Sorocaima
- Caroline Pamukcu (USA) and HSH Double Sixteen, HSH Tolan King, She’s The One and HSH Blake
- Felix Vogg (SUI) and Cartania
- Jennie Brannigan (USA) and FE Lifestyle and FE Connery
- Jessica Phoenix (CAN) and Fluorescent Adolescent and Wabbit
- Jonelle Price (NZL) and Chilli’s Midnight Star
- Lindsay Traisnel (CAN) and Bacyrouge
- Mary Bess Davis (USA) and Imperio Magic
- Mia Farley (USA) and Phelps
- Monica Spencer (NZL) and Artist
- Shannon Lilley (USA) and Eindhoven Garette
- Sophia Hill (AUS) and Humble Glory
- Tayla Mason (NZL) and Centennial
- Will Faudree (USA) and Mama’s Magic Way
For More:
- For more information on the 2025 Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill, including how you can purchase tickets for the VIP experiences, click here.
- Check out our coverage of the 2024 Maryland 5 Star, including Oliver Townend’s historic victory aboard Ballaghmor Class, as well as last year’s somewhat unusual cross-country competition at the Maryland 5 Star here.
- Be on the lookout for our upcoming 2025 coverage!
