“I think this event’s going to evolve in years to come, it’ll probably be the world’s greatest 5 Star. This year already established it as a world-class event. It was just fantastic.”

“We are just so pleased to have this in Cecil County, Maryland and to see people from around the world come visit and see what a beautiful place we have for them. This is truly magical.”

“We were proud to be a part of the enormous success that was the inaugural Maryland 5 at Fair Hill. This event gave us the opportunity to showcase Mars, Incorporated’s iconic brands on a global stage. We’re looking forward to a continued mutual partnership with MD 5* as we strive to make the world a better place for horses, pets and people.”

“This is just an incredible event, especially for the first time, I couldn’t be more impressed. It’s much better than I even anticipated and a lot of people worked really hard to make it happen”

“I’m so excited about this venue for the eventing world. I think it couldn’t have gone off better.”

“The arenas are world class and rival any other top venue in the world, and the cross country is a galloping course with the terrain.”

“I was absolutely blown away by the facility. It is an incredible venue. The cross country and the dressage and jumping rings are some of the best I’ve ever seen anywhere in the world. It’s very exciting to think what this place is going to contribute to horse sports in America for years to come.”

“This competition requires an incredibly fit and brave horse and is not a soft CCI5*-L by any standards.”

“To see such enthusiastic support from the state of Maryland was very encouraging and bodes well for the success of the event.”

“Attending the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill was a privilege and a joy, the venue is stunning and most certainly stands shoulder to shoulder with other CCI5*-L and championships venues.”

“The (5 Star) course at Fair Hill is a true international test for the bold and accurate. The Maryland 5 Star gives North American riders the opportunity to compete at the highest level without the need to travel to Europe and brings horses and riders from all over the world.”

“Remember that Neville Bardos…is a product of the Fair Hill three-day event; he placed fourth there in 2007 and won in 2009.”

“When you get around the course at Fair Hill, you know you have a cross-country horse.”