Morven Park International & Fall Horse Trials

Spectators welcome! The Morven Park International & Fall Horse Trials features FREE spectator admission, FREE parking, and three disciplines in one place! Come #playlearndiscover the exciting sport of eventing at the renowned Morven Park International Equestrian Center.  

Have you ever wondered what would happen if a triathlon involved more moving parts? Welcome to the sport of eventing! Eventing features three different equestrian disciplines: dressage, show jumping, and cross-country. Each discipline demonstrates the horse and rider’s grace, bravery, and athleticism, fully embracing the definition of a well-rounded athlete. 

Dressage showcases the horse and rider’s partnership through an elegant series of intricate movements. Horses and riders then put on their cross-country gear and test their bravery and athleticism over miles of terrain, featuring logs, ditches, embankments, and water obstacles. To round out the weekend, the pairs demonstrate their stamina over a course in the arena, highlighting their ability to recover after cross-country and continue to produce excellence.   

Although the competition is divided into a number of skill levels, one of the remarkable things about the sport is that men and women of all ages compete head-to-head. For more information, please visit https://inside.fei.org/fei/disc/eventing  

Morven Park has been host to recognized Horse Trials since 1973, under the direction of cavalry master Major John Lynch and the Morven Park International Equestrian Institute. Today, we are proud to continue this legacy and host the Morven Park Spring Horse Trials and the Morven Park International & Fall Horse Trials. As one of six venues in the United States to hold a CCI4*-L competition, we invite competitors and spectators to enjoy the exciting, multi-phase discipline of eventing at all levels. 

Tailgate spots Saturday, October 14:  

Come enjoy an exciting day of international-level competition at Morven Park! Celebrate the sport of eventing and enjoy front-row seats to one of only three CCI4*-L courses on the East Coast. Witness competitors take on Derek di Grazia’s 4*-L and 4*-S courses and cheer on your favorites! 

Tailgate spaces are located in the center of the cross-country course, awarding spectators prime viewing on course against the backdrop of the Davis Mansion. Please see the highlighted map for reference.  

Tailgate vehicles must be in place by 8:30 a.m. with auxiliary parking available off course. Due to the central location of the tailgate spaces at the center of the courses, exiting will be limited to breaks between levels. Please plan accordingly and bring your Saturday brunch with you! 

To purchase your tailgate spot, please contact Events@morvenpark.org 

 

Vendor Village 

Come explore our vendors while you enjoy the equine partnerships on display! Details to come 

Provisional Schedule 

Friday:  

CCI4*-L, CCI4*-S, CCI3*YH-S, CCI2*YH-S, CCI3*-S, CCI2*-S Dressage 

Saturday:  

CCI4*-L, CCI4*-S, CCI3*YH-S, CCI3*-S Cross-country 

 Novice-Preliminary Dressage 

CCI2*-S, CCI2*YH-S Showjump 

Novice-Preliminary Showjump 

Sunday:  

CCI3*-S, CCI3*YH-S, CCI4*-S, CCI4*-L Showjump 

CCI2*-S, CCI2*YH-S Cross-country 

Novice-Preliminary Cross-country 

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. For updates, please visit MorvenPark.org 

VIP tent tickets available:

Enjoy prime seats to witness the start and conclusion of the CCI4*-L! Watch as competitors lay down their dressage scores Friday and close out the competition over the showjump course Sunday. Who will take home top placings at the 2023 Morven Park International & Fall Horse Trials? Be the first to find out!  

 

Sponsorship opportunities available. For more information, please contact StrategicPartnerships@morvenpark.org