Switzerland’s Felix Vogg and Cartania claimed a historic CCI5*L victory at Maryland 5 Star, while Australians Sophia Hill and Humble Glory finished on their dressage score in sixth place. Fellow Australian Ryan Wood showcased two rising stars in the CCI3*L with top ten finishes.
New Zealand’s Monica Spencer and her Thoroughbred gelding, Artist, remain in pole position after producing a confident and fast round across Pierre Le Goupil’s challenging cross-country course at the 2025 MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill. Meanwhile, Australia’s Sophia Hill and Humble Glory delivered the fastest round of the day, catapulting up the leaderboard ahead of Sunday’s decisive show jumping phase.
New Zealand’s Monica Spencer and Artist lead after the dressage phase at Maryland 5 Star, scoring 23.7 ahead of USA’s Caroline Pamukcu with HSH Blake (28.2) and Switzerland's Felix Vogg with Cartania (28.3). Australia’s Sophia Hill holds 20th with Humble Glory ahead of Saturday's cross country.