The inaugural Maryland 5 Star in 2021 made quite the splash as U.S. rider Boyd Martin broke the 13-year dry spell of an American rider having won a five-star competition. This year, 26 hopeful pairs are aiming to bring home the win for their home country in the event’s second year of competition.
The Field:
The Facts:
How to Watch:
USEF:
Live coverage will begin the CCI3* & CCI5* jogs on Wednesday, October 12th at 12pm & 1pm EST. For entertaining commentary during the CCI5*-L jog, check out the Maryland 5 Star Youtube Channel.
Streaming On Demand via USEF Network within North America is free to US Equestrian Members or with a Free Fan Membership- Click Here to Watch, Click Here to Fan Account creation.
To watch live and on-demand, a subscriber membership is required- use promo code Maryland22 to pay $15 for the year (a $10 discount from our regular price).
Horse & Country:
The livestream will will begin with the CCI5* Jog on Wednesday Oct. 12 at 1:00pm EST.H&C CCI5*-L livestream available outside of North America (H+C subscription required).
For entertaining commentary during the CCI5* jog, check out our YouTube channel for live commentary!
MPT:
Broadcast of the CCI5* competition will begin on Thursday Oct. 13 at 2:00pm in the MPT viewing area only. MPT will only broadcast the CCI5*-L competition. MPT will also provide a livestream of the broadcast- click here.
For live Jogs or CCI3*-L coverage tune-in to USEF Network or H&C outside of North America. For entertaining commentary during the CCI5*-L jog, check out the Maryland 5 Star Youtube Channel.
ESPN:
Will begin with the CCI5* Show Jumping on Sunday Oct. 16 at 2:00pm EST. Listed as “MARS Maryland 5 Star Equestrian Championships” or “Maryland 5 Star Equestrian Championships.”
The Competition Schedule
Wednesday, October 13
Thursday, October 14
Friday, October 15
Saturday, October 16
Sunday, October 17
Helpful Links
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