JULY 2, 2020 update

The 2020 millbrook horse trials is CANCELLED
​FOR JULY 30-AUGUST 2

To competitors and supporters of the Millbrook Horse Trials:   
 
The Board of Directors unanimously decided today that it cannot proceed with this year’s competition.  While several weeks ago we took hope from improving conditions in our area and a broadly positive spirit in the country, recent events have led us to the conclusion that the interests of the communities we support will not be best served by holding the event this year.  All of our efforts to this point have been directed toward hosting a safe and successful competition, but the recent increase in the spread of the coronavirus, related new regulatory restrictions, and the impact this has had on support within our communities has convinced us that we should not proceed.  

​This is a great disappointment to us individually and as organizers of the event, as we know it will be too many who have been looking forward to Millbrook, with its full slate of competitive divisions, especially this year.  We are determined, however, that the support and energy that was to have gone into this year’s event will be turned to making MHT 2021 even better, as we proceed with our plans to begin making substantial upgrades in the coming years. 
 
We are thankful especially to all who have so generously contributed to our effort this year.  While we have incurred expenses in preparation for this year’s event, we have decided to refund all paid competitor entries in full (minus credit card fees), to refund or make applicable to MHT 2021 all sponsorship payments, and to refund contributions.  Should you wish to do so, we will gratefully accept any amounts contributed as fully tax deductible donations for this year’s expenses. 
 
With our thanks for your support and in anticipation of 2021, 
The Millbrook Horse Trials Board of Directors 

About Millbrook Horse Trials


​The Millbrook Horse Trials (MHT), a recognized United States Eventing Association (USEA) Event, is an important part of a long equestrian tradition in Dutchess County. Recognized among the region's most prestigious annual sporting events, it attracts Olympic-level, world-class competitors from the United States and abroad. MHT is the largest event in the northeast and the only one with an advanced division. It was a warm-up for the 2012 London Olympics and the 2014 WEG (World Equestrian Games) in Normandy, France. In fact, four of the six U.S. riders at the 2014 WEG competed at Millbrook.

Considered the triathlon of the equestrian world, Eventing is a rapidly growing sport. It includes three equine disciplines: Dressage, Cross Country and Stadium Jumping. MHT provides all recognized levels of competition from USEA Beginner Novice to Advanced level.

The Millbrook Horse Trials' success in attracting over 4,500 competitors and spectators is a product of its reputation for presenting a well-organized competitive environment, with expert F.E.I.-designed and -built fences and courses, in a beautifully maintained open landscape.The increasingly popular MHT draws enormous numbers of competitors and supports teams from all over the east coast. MHT Advanced competition attracts Olympic-level horses and riders and considerable press attention. Over 500 horses competed in 2015, our largest and most successful year yet. Advanced riders competed for prize dollars and a chance to impress the USEF Olympic Selection Committee.

Competitors have included: 
  • Phillip Dutton - Two-time Olympic Gold medal winner. London Olympic and 2014 WEG team member
  • Buck Davidson - 2-time MHT event winner, 2014 WEG team member and short listed ​for London Olympics
  • Karen O’Conner - Silver Olympic Individual medal and Bronze medal winner
  • Boyd Martin - London Olympic and 2014 WEG team member
  • Leslie Law - Olympic Gold medal winner for the UK
  • Michael Plumb - ​Most decorated U.S. Olympic rider. Only equestrian to be inducted to the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame
Riga Meadow at Coole Park is the home of the Millbrook Horse Trials weekend. Riga Meadow at Coole Park Farm is a boarding, lesson facility.