Cecil County In 1924, William duPont founded Fair Hill, a tract of nearly 6,000 acres near Elkton, which is now a state-owned natural resources management area and equestrian competition venue. About 20 miles further south, in the 1960s, Allaire duPont banded together with well-heeled friends and established a 10,000-acre enclave of individual horse breeding farms in Chesapeake City. It is the largest contiguous area of preserved farmland in Maryland. The county is comprised of gently[...]
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Maryland's rich equestrian heritage evokes a variety of traditions Maryland gallops into full stride with a rich equestrian culture on display. The most visible tradition might be the Preakness Stakes, but horse enthusiasts can enjoy a wide variety of events and activities year-round. Maryland has now identified four major sites in the MARYLAND HORSE PARK SYSTEM. The four sites are: the Fair Hill Special Events Zone in Elkton, home of the MARS Maryland 5 Star[...]
Pack a chair, a picnic lunch and a sunhat, and prepare to spend a relaxing day in the beautiful countryside. Fair Hill International will host USEA Recognized Horse Trials for Beginner Novice, Novice, Training, Preliminary & Intermediate categories.
A multi-day international event featuring top Eventing riders and horses competing at the sport’s highest-level testing skills in Dressage, Cross-Country and Show Jumping. This is one of only seven 5 Star rated equestrian events in the world.