The Maryland Horse Trials

07/30/2026

Friends we need more volunteers for this weekend please! We had a couple of cancellations and we’ve had to add rings each day.

Remember that in addition to what we normally give volunteers, we are offering 2 PYT entries ($100 value) for each volunteer that signs up for this weekend!

Saturday
3 ring Stewards
1 warm up

Sunday
1 ring Steward

https://www.eventingvolunteers.com/events/16622/signup

Thank you!!!

We are looking for volunteers from July 31st, 2026 to August 2nd, 2026 near Adamstown, MD.

07/22/2026

🦆 Today is the Early Bird Closing Date for the 7/29 Twilight Eventing! We still have some openings. Final closing date is Sunday, 7/26. The USEA MDHT #2 course will still be set up around the Twilight Course so there will be plenty of extra questions to jump! Alan Gross Photography will be here to capture all your moments!

We are also looking for another XC jump judge for Wednesday's Twilight Eventing if anyone is interested. Approximate times are 3:30 - 7:30. Head to Eventing Volunteers to sign up!

07/21/2026

We need a handful of MDHT Volunteers please for Loch Moy Farm Dressage Festivals III & IV coming up soon! If you can spare a day that would be awesome, otherwise please like/comment/share to help spread the word. Thank you!

📣 VOLUNTEERS we need you please!! LMF Dressage Festivals August 1 & 2 are in need of a few more people. Carolyn is sweetening the pot! 🍯

In addition to a schooling pass (xc, dressage or SJ) you will get 2 entries into the Sept. 12 or Oct 25 Pick Your Time/Test Dressage Shows (or you can do 1 in Sept. and 1 in Oct). $100 value!

Here's what we still need:

Saturday - 2 Ring Stewards and 1 warm up
Sunday - 1 Floater and 1 Awards Secretary

Here's the direct signup link: https://www.eventingvolunteers.com/events/16622/signup

THANK YOU!

07/18/2026

📣 Cross-Country Schooling on our competition courses will remain open through Sunday, July 26th. INTRO through INTERMEDIATE.

Text 301-514-0111 to book your appointment. You need to send a list of riders ahead of time, and pay ahead for your slots. $85 on Venmo or $90 on PayPal.

Come take advantage of this great opportunity!

07/16/2026

USDF Dressage Festivals closing date coming up soon!!

Maryland Dressage & Combined Training Association Commonwealth Dressage and Combined Training Association: CDCTA

🐦 CLOSING DATE ALERT for LMF USDF Dressage Festivals 3 & 4 (August 1st + 2nd)!! Official Qualifying Competitions for GAIG/USDF Regional Championships and the Col. Bengt Ljungquist Memorial Championship. We are ALSO a National Dressage Pony Cup Partner Show!

Judges: David Schmutz and Peggy Klump.

➡➡➡ Find the prize list in our FB comments, and enter through Horse Show Office or StriderPro! Questions? Email Shannon Bossung at [email protected] Entries close JULY 21.

📸 Tara Jelenic

07/15/2026

If you're a rider who likes options, including immediate feedback from judges, check this out & give it a try August 7-9. Links for prize list & entries in the comments.

We are excited to be hosting this UDJClub show August 7-9. If you are a rider who truly wants an education this is the perfect format for you. The judge will give you feedback, and you build your basics to move up the levels. They truly practice what they preach.

Dressage, Jumper, and Hunter classes available. View the prize list for class lists & requirements and get your entries in today! ALL LINKS FOR PRIZE LIST AND TO ENTER IN OUR FB COMMENTS.

At UDJC, the mission is to make equestrian sports more accessible, fair, and enjoyable for everyone.

We are committed to:

Affordable Horse Shows
Keeping entry fees reasonable so that more riders can participate.

Education for All Levels
Providing a rich learning experience, whether you’re just starting out or competing at advanced levels.

Horse Welfare First
Promoting practices that ensure the health, safety, and happiness of every horse.

Inclusive Community
Building a welcoming environment where riders of all ages and backgrounds can grow & succeed.

August 7 - 9
UDJC Foundation Show at Loch Moy Farm.

07/15/2026

We are huge supporters of the USEA Eventing Coaches Program.

ECP Certified Coaches Natalie Hollis and Suzannah Cornue are proud supporters of the USEA Eventing Coaches Program (ECP)⁠ and are based just minutes from Loch Moy Farm⁠ at Destination Farm. They offer boarding, lessons, training, sales, and working student opportunities, creating an outstanding environment for riders and coaches to develop their skills.

Loch Moy Farm⁠ provides an ideal venue for coaches and students to progress through every stage of eventing, offering Twilight Eventing, schooling and recognized horse trials, dressage and jumper shows, clinics, FEI competition through CCI4*-S and the United States Eventing Association, Inc. (USEA) Youth Championships.

Together, Destination Farm⁠ and Loch Moy Farm⁠ proudly host annual USEA ECP workshops, with the dressage and show jumping phases held at Destination Farm and the cross-country phase at Loch Moy Farm. Their continued commitment to coach education helps strengthen the future of our sport and provides aspiring and established coaches with a first-class learning environment.

Whether you’re an aspiring coach or an experienced professional, the USEA Eventing Coaches Program (ECP)⁠ offers a pathway for every level from Starter through Advanced. We encourage all coaches to explore the program, pursue certification, and become part of a community committed to safe, effective, and progressive eventing instruction.

07/14/2026

📣 Our competition course schooling is now open through Monday, July 20! Intro through Intermediate levels.

In order to school, please text 301-514-0111 to make an appointment. You need to send a list of all riders, and pay before you arrive.

$85 on Venmo, or $90 on PayPal.

Dressage schooling $45
SJ schooling $50

Give you and your horse a major bonus! Come take advantage of all the hard work that goes into designing and building these competition courses and arenas.

07/12/2026

💕 the very BEST people… 👏🏻🥂