Donate to MDIEF
Help keep equestrian sports in Maryland
Join in supporting and preserving grass roots to top level equestrian competitions at one of the premier equestrian venues in Maryland.
Why Donate to MDIEF
Your donations allow us to:
- Improve competition features such as our cross-country tracks, footing for the rings, jumps, and facilities
- Ensure competitors, volunteer, and spectators have an ideal and safe competition environment
- Promote access to riders from diverse backgrounds
- Support local youth organizations and charities
- Provide educational mounted and unmounted activities and seminars
- Help land preservation in the Sugarloaf Mountain area of Maryland
We greatly appreciate and thank our generous donors and sponsors.
International Travel Grant Program
In partnership with Carolyn Mackintosh & Loch Moy Farm
About the Program
The International Travel Grant Program is designed to help bring the world’s top horses and riders—both from across the U.S. and abroad—to Maryland for the MARS Maryland 5* at Fair Hill presented by Brown Advisory, one of only seven CCI5* events in the world.
Bringing elite, international-level athletes to Maryland:
- Strengthens the Maryland Horse Industry
- Promotes growth across all levels of the equestrian community
- Expands the reach of eventing in the Mid-Atlantic region
We’re actively fundraising to support U.S. and foreign athletes in attending the Maryland 5 Star. This program allows American riders to compete against the world’s best—without leaving North America—benefiting:
- U.S. high performance equestrian programs
- The broader sport of eventing in North America
- Funds are awarded by application only
- Used exclusively to offset travel expenses
- Applications reviewed and funds allocated no later than 30 days before the event
Supporters of the International Travel Grant Program will receive exclusive opportunities, including:
- Course walks with grant recipients
- Educational sessions (subject to availability)
Grant recipients are expected to help promote:
- The Maryland equestrian industry
- Related events and community activities
MDIEF Founding Member
Membership Benefits:
- One (1) membership pass to the Highland Club at the Maryland International CCI and Horse Trials, June 27-29.
- One (1) invitation to all Maryland Horse Trials festivities including welcome parties, competitor and volunteer parties.
- One (1) invitation to all 2025 Loch Moy Farm to educational events and clinic auditing opportunities.
- MARS Maryland 5* benefits and perks
Two (2) people, related or not, at the same address. Can be family members, friends, or 2 individuals from the same company or organization. If there is not one common address, only one address will be used for contact information.
$450