Thursday News & Notes

One Big Thing: Highland Club at the Maryland International

Photo by Erin Gilmore Photography

Today, June 11th ONLY: Buy one Highland Club Pass and get one HALF OFF as we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Maryland Horse Trials!

The Maryland International CCI & HT + Young Rider Championships (June 26-28, 2026) is proud to offer the Highland Club Pass, sponsored by Emerald Valley Natural Health, where you can enjoy great views, good food, a relaxed atmosphere, and most of all, a fun weekend of horses and sport. Club members will get to enjoy:

  • Catered food & refreshments
  • Incredible views of show jumping and cross country competition
  • Top FEI athletes + rising Young Riders competing for $100,000
  • Saturday BBQ on the Berm with P.I.G.S. BBQ out of Frederick
  • Access to the Highland Tower for panoramic views of the event
  • Shady, cool, and relaxed space to hang out

Passes are limited and advance purchase only. Entry to the Highland Club requires a purchased ticket for anyone (competitor, owner, coach, groom, spectator, etc.) looking to enjoy the Highland Club tent. Reserved tables of 4 or 8 are also available but are not part of the BOGO deal.

[Click here for more info and to purchase Club Passes or reserve a Club Table]

Schedule

Friday, June 26 — Dressage and Show Jumping

  • Continental Breakfast
  • Lite fare and desserts
  • Assorted beverages, including wine and beer

*Join Andrew Heffernan for a Cross Country Course Highlights Walk following the end of competition.

Saturday, June 27 — BBQ on the Berm

  • Continental Breakfast
  • NEW! Catered BBQ lunch with vegetarian-friendly options
  • Assorted beverages, including wine and beer
  • FEI Awards Presentation

*Cross Country day for all FEI divisions, plus Young Riders, Advanced, & Intermediate divisions. 

Sunday, June 28 — Brunch on the Berm

  • Continental Breakfast
  • Light luncheon fare
  • Assorted beverages, including wine and beer
  • National Awards Presentation

Major International Events This Weekend

Bramham International CCI4*-L (GBR): [Website] [Tickets] [Schedule] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [CrossCountry App XC Map] [Live Stream] [EN’s Coverage]

Aspen Farm HT CCI4*-S (WA): [Website] [Schedule] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Vittel Grand National CCI4*-S (FRA): [Website] [Tickets] [Schedule] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]

US Events This Weekend

Shepherd Ranch Pony Club HT I (CA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map]

Seneca Valley Pony Club HT (MD): [Website] [Entries] [Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Horse Park of New Jersey HT I (NJ): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]

Silverwood Farm HT (WI): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [CrossCountry App XC Map]

Golden Spike HT (UT): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map]

Full Gallop Farm June HT (SC): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map]

Stone Gate Farm Spring Mini Trials (OH): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer] [CrossCountry App XC Map]


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