About the Event

On October 2-4, we are pleased to once again host the Maryland Horse Trials III + Area II Championship at Loch Moy Farm!

The Maryland Horse Trials III + Area II Championship offers National divisions from Starter through Intermediate. Area II includes competitors from Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. All Area II Championship competitors must qualify throughout the year to compete in the October 2-4 Area II Championship. The event is free to spectators and visitors are encouraged to attend!

Thank you to our Sponsors:

Main Arena Sponsor TRUTEX Footing
TRUTEX Footing
Stable Bedding Sponsor Imperial Bedding
Imperial Bedding
Friend of Loch Moy
VA MD Tractor
VA MD Tractor
Friend of Loch Moy County Saddlery
County Saddlery
Friend of Loch Moy King Construction
King Construction
Friend of Loch Moy Yanmar America
Yanmar America
Prize Sponsor 100X Equine
100X Equine

2025 Land Rover West Columbia Maryland Horse Trials III Sponsors

About the Course Designer: Andrew Heffernan

The Maryland Horse Trials and Loch Moy Farm are delighted to welcome back international cross country course designer Andrew Heffernan for the Land Rover West Columbia Maryland Horse Trials III + Area II Championship.

Andrew is widely regarded as one of the most promising up and coming course designers. He can draw on his extensive experience as a competitor with past entries at the CCI5* level, including Badminton, Burghley, and Luhmühlen to design tracks to successfully challenge horse and rider. Andrew’s course designs effectively combine technicality, athleticism, and artistic elements to provide a thrilling and memorable experience for competitors and spectators alike. He has designed up to CCI4* level in the UK, where he is currently the course designer for the prestigious Bramham Park Horse Trials.

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