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Oct 16, 2023
How to Watch the MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill
It's a big week for eventing in the U.S. with the MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill taking place in Elkton, Maryland starting with the first horse inspection on Wednesday. Can't make it to the event yourself this year? Not to worry - we have outlined all the ways that you can tune in from home for your convenience.
For those within North America, this year's livestream is being offered by USEF through Clip My Horse. A free ‘Fan’ account with USEF Network and free account with Clip My Horse is required to watch the event live via the livestream. However, to access clips on demand, a 'Subscriber' account is required.
The USEF Network livestream schedule is as follows:
- Wednesday, October 18: horse inspections at 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. EST
- Thursday, October 19: 9:00 a.m. – 4:05 p.m.
- Friday, October 20: 9:00 a.m. – 4:05 p.m.
- Saturday, October 21: 9:00 a.m. – 4:05 p.m.
- Sunday, October 22: 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., wrapping up with the winner’s trophy presentation
If you have an existing USEF Network Account, watch this video on how to connect to Clip My Horse or view a pdf of how to connect.
If you need to create an account, watch this video on how to connect to Clip My Horse or view a pdf of how to connect.
Maryland Public Television (MPT) is Maryland 5 Star’s exclusive regional broadcast partner for the CCI5*. MPT is offering a schedule* of live and recorded coverage during the four-day competition:
- Thursday, October 19: 9:00 a.m. – 4:05 p.m.
- Friday, October 20: 9:00 a.m. – 4:05 p.m.
- Saturday, October 21: 9:00 a.m. – 4:05 p.m.
- Sunday, October 22: 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., wrapping up with the winner’s trophy presentation
On Sunday, MPT will begin its Maryland 5 Star coverage with a half-hour pre-competition show featuring sports broadcaster Jim Hunter anchoring the MPT Sports Desk live from Fair Hill. Hunter will be joined by Alice Plunkett, former eventer, National Hunt jockey, and one of the United Kingdom’s leading horse racing presenters. The pair will also provide live commentary during the awards ceremony later that afternoon.
How to Watch
- MPT-HD (available over the air and on cable and satellite TV systems in MD and DC, as well as portions of DEL-VA-PA-WV)
- The MPT Live Stream at mpt.org
- Streaming services offering live television viewing including DirectTV Stream, Hulu+Live TV, and YouTube TV
- The PBS App on internet-connected platforms including Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku, and Samsung TV
Fans outside of North America can access the live stream via Horse & Country. Their streaming schedule is as follows:
- Wednesday, October 18: horse inspections at 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. EST
- Thursday, October 19: 9:00 a.m. – 4:05 p.m.
- Friday, October 20: 9:00 a.m. – 4:05 p.m.
- Saturday, October 21: 9:00 a.m. – 4:05 p.m.
- Sunday, October 22: 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., wrapping up with the winner’s trophy presentation
*North American Horse & Country customers will be be able to stream the 2023 five-star 30 days after the competition.
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Dec 08, 2023
Convention
‘Test the Best Without Hurting the Rest:’ Barnard and Donovan Lead Show Jumping Seminar at USEA Annual Meeting & Convention
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Convention
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Convention
Fast Facts: 2023 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention
Welcome to the Show Me state and to Area IV USEA members! The 2023 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention kicks of tomorrow and features four full days of educational seminars, committee meetings, and social gatherings all with one aim—to bring the eventing community together to continue to improve upon and celebrate the sport that we all love. This year’s Convention takes place in St. Louis, Missouri, at the Marriott St. Louis Grand in downtown St. Louis from Dec. 7-10, and we have rounded up everything you need to know to make the most of your time in the heartland.
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Education
Digital Resources to Maximize Education & Access for the Eventing Community
To accompany the 2023 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention, USEA Educational Partner STRIDER has prepared Digital Resources to Maximize Education & Access for the Eventing Community. In keeping with the USEA’s mission to expand the sport of eventing, this webinar outlines ways in which digital tools can be leveraged to increase access and education across equestrian opportunities. As part of STRIDER’s popular Professional Development Webinar Series, this presentation aims to provide a quick overview of best practices and digital tools used across the equestrian industry to boost growth.
