Media Credential Application

Following its spectacular debut last year, the MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill Presented by Brown Advisory returns to the Fair Hill Special Event Zone in Cecil County, Maryland, October 13-16, 2022.
The MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill Presented by Brown Advisory is one of only two 5 Star events in the United States, and just the seventh worldwide, and its prestigious 5 Star (CCI5*) designation is the pinnacle of the Olympic sport of Eventing, best described as an equestrian triathlon.

In addition to the CCI5*-L, the event will feature a CCI3*-L, which is serving as the USEF CCI3*-L Eventing National Championship, and The Dutta Corp. USEA Young Event Horse East Coast Championships Presented by Dubarry of Ireland. The event will showcase four days of Eventing competition with Dressage (Thu-Fri), Cross-Country (Sat) and Show Jumping (Sun).

Eligibility for Media Credentials

In order to be eligible to receive Media Credentials, you MUST:

Be an adult of legal age and a reporter, editor or photographer associated with or on assignment for a recognized publication, news service, website, or radio or television station;
Submit a letter of assignment, on the assigning company’s letterhead, with the official media credentials application.

A letter of assignment MUST be provided with the credential application.

PLEASE NOTE

Video: Media credentials to cover the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill will be granted on the condition that you agree not to shoot any video of the competition. Please be advised that posting of competition video on any website or social media page without written consent will be cause for revoking your credential and possible legal action.
Still Photography: Any commercial photography, or advertisement thereof, taken of the competition or otherwise at the event, without prior written consent from event management is expressly forbidden. Providing complimentary photos to exhibitors is also prohibited. Violation of these rules will be grounds for immediate removal from the premises and possible legal action.