Loch Moy Farm and The Maryland Horse Trials

Man on horse raising arm, boy with ribbon around neck raising arms while standing on podium.
Tim Bourke and Sing to Me Cooley, Preliminary Winner at MDHT3. Photo Erin Gilmore

Maryland Horse Trials III + Area II Championships

On October 2-4, The Maryland Horse Trials III + Area II Championships will take place at Loch Moy Farm!

Mark your calendars for Opening Day for Entries on Tuesday, August 18.

The competition will offer 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 Championships.

We are excited to welcome back international cross country course designer, Andrew Heffernan! New sponsor, Monocacy Equine, will join us as the Competitors and Volunteer Party Sponsor to be hosted on the Triple Crown Feed Party Deck!

Vendor Row will be open for shopping just in time for the holidays. The event is free to spectators and visitors are encouraged to attend!

The Highlands at Loch Moy Farm

Nestled in the hills of Adamstown, Maryland, 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. 

We proudly stand as one of Maryland’s premier locations for equestrian competitions and activities. In addition to the Maryland Horse Trials, Loch Moy Farm offers recognized and schooling horse trials as well as recognized and schooling dressage shows, clinics, and an array of other thrilling events!

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Loch Moy Farm by the Numbers:

  1. 120 permanent stalls with sliding doors and open air ceiling
  2. Four (4) large all weather arenas with TRUTEX Footing
  3. 30 new cross country obstacles for competition and schooling
  4. Three (3) USEA/USEF recognized horse trials including the Maryland International CCI4*-S in June, the Maryland Horse Trials II in July and the Maryland Horse Trials III in October
  5. SIx (6) Dover Saddlery MDHT Highland Event Series*
  6. Six (6) USDF Dressage shows
  7. Bred to Event Classic – breeder showcase event*
  8. Unique schooling opportunities such as XDerbies, Twilight Eventing, and Pick Your Test (PYT), and Blue Ribbon Jumpers*
  9. Clinics with top clinicians including Lucinda Green, William Fox-Pitt, and Andrew Heffernan
  10. Year round show jumping, dressage, and cross country schooling
  11. Gallop track

*Unrecognized

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