World #1 Returning to Maryland 5 Star

We just keep getting more and more excited for the MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill Presented by Brown Advisory, as we now see an exciting addition to the 5* entry list in World #1 Oliver Townend with his mount As Is.

As Is is a relatively new mount for Townend, with the partnership starting their FEI career earlier this year with an 8th place finish in the CCI 3S at Floors Castle. Townend and As Is have competed in four FEI events together, finishing in the top 10 at each. However, this will be As Is’ 5 debut.

Finishing in second place at the 2021 Maryland 5*, Townend is looking forward to being back: “I’m excited to be returning to the U.S. for the Mars Maryland 5 Star,” Townend said. “I thoroughly enjoyed the event last year and maybe I can move up a notch this time!”

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Article written By Gillian Warner