October 2019 Issue

OUR TH YEAR 3 - PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT 280 LANC., PA 17604 Vol. 26 No. 10 (Continued on page 19) October 2019 The Dutta Corp. Fair Hill International Preview! Photo credit: Shannon Brinkman Schedule of Events...page 4  Sponsors...page 6 Vendors...page 8  The Future of Fair Hill...page 10 October 17-20, 2019 One of the world’s most prestigious Three Day Events re- turns to the region October 17-20 as top riders prepare to compete for $50,000 in prize money at The Dutta Corp. Fair Hill International Three Day Event. The event hosts the US Eques- trian CCI4*-L and CCI3*-L Fall Eventing Championships and the US Eventing Association Young Event Horse East Coast Champi- onships presented by Dubarry. Held at the beautiful and pastoral Fair Hill Natural Re- sources Area in Elkton, MD, FHI combines elite level equestrian competition with kids’ activities, including ponies to groom, a jug- gler and a fire truck; live music; dog activities including agility, frisbee competition, costume parade and Skydog disc and trick demonstrations; horseback archery and polo demonstrations; and a variety of drill team per- formances. A course walk led by upper level eventer Matt Brown allows spectators to experience the cross country fences up close and learn how the riders strate- gize their rides. "We are excited to welcome back a world-class three-day event," said Trish Gilbert, Pres- ident of Fair Hill International. "We invite everyone to enjoy the CCI3* and CCI4* horses, up- coming stars in the USEAYoung Top International Eventers Return to Fair Hill, MD October 17-20 Event Horse as well as all the special events that the Fair Hill International has to offer!" Now in its 31st year, The Dutta Corp. Fair Hill International draws top-level international stars and Olympic veterans and offers spectators a chance to enjoy a weekend of outstanding shopping and entertainment in a beautiful country setting. Spectators can experience the excitement of the competition, view numerous demonstrations, enjoy fantastic food, shopping in numerous coun- try and equestrian vendor shops, children's activities and more. In October 2020, the event will continue its rapid elevation in status as the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill (CCI5*), to be held at the newly constructed Special Event Zone adjacent to the Fair- grounds. The prestigious CCI5* designation is the pinnacle of the sport of eventing and will be only the second such event in the U.S. and seventh worldwide with this elite classification. Admission is free on Thurs- day, October 17, $10 on Friday, October 18, and $20 on Saturday and Sunday, October 19 and 20. Children under 12 are admitted free of charge, as are 4-H (with ID), Pony Club members (with pin), and military members and their dependents (with ID). Juniors (12-17) and Seniors 65 years and older pay just $5 per person on Friday and $15 per person Saturday and Sunday. General admission does not include admis- sion to Sponsor tent or pre-re- served tailgating spots. For more information or to purchase tickets online visit fairhillinternational. org or phone (410) 398-2111. What is a CCI? Eventing is the ultimate test of a horse and rider and has been referred to as the triathlon of equestrian sport. Through tests in Photo credit: Shannon Brinkman Amateur rider Frankie Thieriot Stutes, a businesswoman and mother from California, won the three star event at Fair Hill International in 2018, finishing on her dressage score. The FEI restructured the event classification system as of January 1, 2019, changing four stars to five, three stars to four, and changing CIC and CCI designations to CCI-S and CCI-L. Photo credit: Shannon Brinkman Inside... PA Equine Council Fall Newsletter…pgs. 34-35 Hollywood discovers Philly’s cowboys through Greg Neri’s novel…pg. 22 Got $20? Enter the PA Farm Show’s Draft Pleasure Horse Show…pg. 14 …and much more! News you can use: Caring for Senior Horses….pgs. 20-21