Maryland International Equestrian Foundation
Ensuring accessibility of grass roots to
FEI level eventing in Maryland
Maryland International Equestrian Foundation
MIEF’s mission is to promote, preserve, and support equestrian sport in Maryland—from grassroots programs to upper-level FEI competition—and to provide financial support to help dedicated riders from diverse backgrounds reach the highest levels of the sport.
About the Maryland International Equestrian Foundation
The Maryland International Equestrian Foundation (MIEF) is dedicated to preserving the future of equestrian sport in Maryland by supporting riders, strengthening the community, and expanding access to opportunities at every level.
Maryland’s rich equestrian heritage is at the heart of MIEF’s work. By investing in riders, education, and meaningful competition opportunities, the Foundation helps preserve that legacy while making the sport more accessible and sustainable for future generations.
A central focus of MIEF is supporting riders who face the real costs of training, competition, horse care, and travel. Through initiatives such as FEI Rider Scholarships, MIEF Adult Amateur Star at Fair Hill, MIEF helps riders take the next step—whether that means moving up a level, gaining international experience, or continuing to participate in the sport they love.
MIEF also partners with organizations including Pony Club programs, local youth groups, and Gallop for Life to broaden access to horses and support the people who make the sport thrive.
At its heart, MIEF believes equestrian sport should be welcoming, inspiring, and within reach—building a stronger community, one rider and one opportunity at a time.
Scholarship Programs
MIEF has established three scholarship programs to assist equestrians in achieving the riding and competition goals.
- MIEF MDHT International CCI Scholarship for riders competing at the 4* to 1* level at the Maryland International CCI 1* 2* 3* and 4* at Loch Moy Farm
- MIEF Junior Rider Scholarship for riders age 13-17 competing at the grass roots level
- MIEF Adult Rider Scholarship for riders over 18
To date MIEF has awarded eight FEI Rider Scholarships, eight MIEF Junior Rider Scholarships, and one MIEF Adult Rider Scholarship.
Community Involvement
Through competitions at Loch Moy Farm, MIEF and the Maryland Horse Trials supports local youth programs and charitable organizations such as scout troops, pony clubs, animal rescue groups, Great & Small Therapeutic Riding, Gallop for Life, Carroll Manor Fire Company.
Educational Programs
MIEF partners with local organizations, businesses to provide educational seminars and mounted and unmounted clinics.
For FEI level eventing to stay in Maryland, we all need to support it.
The Loch Moy Farm team brings years of experience to organizing and running horse events. With your support, we can continue to run FEI events and ensure that eventing is accessible to riders.
We are committed to ensuring the continued viability of horse sports at Loch Moy Farm. MIEF’s mission is dedicated to supporting equestrian sport from grass roots to FEI level at Loch Moy Farm and committed to providing funding for the development of dedicated riders from diverse backgrounds to compete at the top levels of our sport.
MIEF Board of Directors:
- Carolyn Mackintosh
- Bill Nelson
- Caroline Martin Pamukcu
- Cathy Hare
- Jim Newman
- Joanie Morris
- Kim Egan
- Leah Fleming
- Mike Smallwood
Checks made payable to:
Maryland International Equestrian Foundation
1235 Park Mills Rd.
Adamstown, MD 21710
The Highlands at Loch Moy Farm
The Highlands at Loch Moy Farm provides the perfect setting and facilities for equestrian competitions and other exciting community and sporting events. Loch Moy Farm spans over 260 acres and borders the Monocacy River with panoramic views of Sugarloaf Mountain. Loch Moy is an easy 15 minutes from Frederick, Maryland, and convenient to Washington, DC, Baltimore, MD, and Northern Virginia.
Loch Moy Farm proudly stands as one of Maryland’s premier locations for equestrian competitions and activities. In addition to The Maryland International CCI and Horse Trials and The Maryland Horse Trials II and III, Loch Moy Farm offers recognized and schooling dressage shows, clinics, and an array of other thrilling events!
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Maryland International Equestrian Foundation is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to supporting the development of upper-level equestrians by creating a world-class competition venue at Loch Moy Farm in Maryland and providing funding for the development of dedicated riders from diverse backgrounds to compete at the top levels of equestrian sport.
Nonprofit Tax-ID: 88-2025807