Elkton, Md.—Oct. 13
After three years of waiting, the inaugural Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill is officially underway. The action started with the first horse inspection for the five-star competitors. Forty-six horses presented. Two combinations who were on the overnight draw order, Boyd Martin with Long Island T and Lexi Scovil with Chico’s Man VDF Z, did not present.
Two horses were sent to the holding box: Leslie Law’s Voltaire De Tre and Sharon White’s Cooley On Show. Voltaire De Tre was accepted when he was represented, but Cooley On Show was spun and will not compete.
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Forty-five combinations will contest dressage, which begins at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 14.
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France’s Astier Nicolas got things started with Babylon de Gamma. Kimberly Loushin Photos
Lynn Symansky and RF Cool Play.
Five-star first timers Ashlynn Meuchel and Emporium.
Caroline Martin and Islandwood Captain Jack.
Covert Rights was camera ready.
Boyd Martin and On Cue were the best-placed U.S. pair at the Land Rover Kentucky CCI5*-L this spring.
Dom Schramm and Bolytair B.
Doug Payne presented Quantum Leap.
Ema Klugman gave Bendigo a neck scratch after they were accepted.
Emily Hamel and Corvett.
Great Britain’s Harry Meade and Superstition.
New Zealand’s Jonelle Price and Classic Moet.
Honor Me mugged for the cameras.
Leslie Law’s Voltaire De Tre was sent to the holding box, but he was ultimately accepted.
Oliver Townend has won the Land Rover Kentucky CCI5*-L three times, and he’s brought his two-time winner Cooley Master Class to Maryland.
Will Faudree and Pfun.
Holly Jacks-Smither and Candy King.
Will Coleman and DonDante.
A small crowd gathered to watch as Great Britain’s Zara Tindall presented Class Affair.
Zoe Crawford and K.E.C. Zara.
That’s all, folks!
