Maryland International Equestrian Foundation
Ensuring accessibility of grass roots to
FEI level eventing in Maryland
Maryland International Equestrian Foundation
MIEF was established to promote, preserve, and support equestrian sport in Maryland—from grassroots programs to upper-level FEI competition. It also provides funding to help dedicated riders from diverse backgrounds reach the top levels of the sport.
US & International Riders Travel Grant Program
Global Talent Shines at the MARS Maryland 5*
What an incredible week at the MARS Maryland 5*! The Maryland International Equestrian Foundation (MIEF) extends heartfelt congratulations to Felix Vogg (SUI) — the 2025 MARS Maryland 5* Champion — who made history with his second 5* win, setting both a personal and Swiss record!
Thanks to support from MIEF’s International Riders Travel Grant Program, Felix and four other international riders — Alex Bragg (UK), Sophia Hill (AU), Tayla Mason (NZL), and Jonelle Price (NZL) — brought world-class talent and energy to the MD 5* at Fair Hill. Hill, Mason, and Price all finished in the Top 10!
Both Jonelle Price and Alex Bragg shared with MIEF President Carolyn Mackintosh that the travel grant played a key role in their decision to come to Maryland — a powerful reminder of the impact this program has on attracting global talent.
MIEF extends our warmest congratulations and appreciation to all the competitors, organizers, and volunteers who made this year’s MARS Maryland 5* such a spectacular success.
A huge thank you to our generous donors — your support makes this international competition, 1 of 7 in the world, possible and helps strengthen Maryland’s horse industry, one stride at a time.
2025 Grant Donors enjoyed a private course walk with grant recipient Alex Bragg (UK) and 2023 MD 5* winner Austin O’Connor (Ire).
Applications for the 2025 International Travel Grant are now closed. Check back in 2026!
Scholarship Programs
MIEF has established three scholarship programs to assist equestrians in achieving the riding and competition goals.
- FEI Rider 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.
Loch Moy Farm & Ireland International Rider Exchange
Through the support of MIEF, the Maryland Horse Industry Board, and Millstreet Equestrian Centre in Ireland, top placing Young Riders from the US and Ireland participated in an international rider exchange.
This program allowed a top placing Young Rider to compete in an eventing competition at Millstreet Equestrian Centre in County Cork, Ireland, and a top placing Irish Young Rider to come to Maryland to compete at the Maryland International CCI 4* and Horse Trials at Loch Moy Farm.
This was a terrific opportunity to allow these up-and-coming equestrians to experience international competition.
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