A total of 22 riders and 28 horse-and-rider combinations jogged in the CCI5* First Horse Inspection at the 2025 MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill, with the ground jury passing all horses heading into Day 1 of dressage competition. This year’s fashions saw lots of navy, black-and-tan pairings, tweed and florals with sophisticated accents and elegant tailoring.

CCI5* dressage kicks off tomorrow, October 16, at 2 p.m. (EST), and concludes on Friday, October 17; cross country takes place on Saturday, October 18, and the event concludes with show jumping on Sunday, October 19.

“Who Wore It Best?” Poll

Vote on your favorite fashion from today’s CCI5* First Horse Inspection. Scroll through today’s styles and cast your vote at the end; we’ll report back on the results!

Sophia Hill (AUS) looked sharp in a khaki-green, belted military jacket with gold accents, paired with white jeans and black suede, tassel boots, as she jogs Humble Glory at today’s CCI5* First Horse Inspection. ©Amy K. Dragoo
Brooke Burchianti (USA) in a tailored, A-line black dress and tan ankle boots with Cooley Space Gray. ©Amy K. Dragoo
Tayla Mason (NZL), sporting a floral dress with lace sleeves and overlay, gave Centennial a smooch at today’s CCI5* First Horse Inspection. ©Amy K. Dragoo
Monica Spencer (NZL) in a navy, feather-accented fedora, tweed jacket with suede trim and matching tan suede tall boots with Artist. ©Amy K. Dragoo
Mary Bess Davis (USA) looked chic in a mix of black-and-tan textures during today’s jog with Imperio Magic. ©Amy K. Dragoo
Alexander Bragg (GBR) looked dapper in a navy and tan Nehru jacket with a mandarin collar paired with khaki slacks and tan suede shoes as he jogged Quindiva earlier today. ©Amy K. Dragoo
Boyd Martin in khaki and navy, understated plaid and loafers with Commando 3. ©Amy K. Dragoo
Jessica Phoenix (CAN) exuded sleek sophistication in this tailored tweed dress with a cuff collar and tan flats as she jogged Wabbit today. ©Amy K. Dragoo
Allison Springer (USA) paired a cropped blue suede jacket over a white silk blouse and black boot-cut jeans for today’s jog with Vandyke. ©Amy K. Dragoo
Caroline Pamukcu (USA) was all elegance in a hunter green jacket over wide-leg ivory slacks and a matching turtleneck with She’s The One. ©Amy K. Dragoo
Mia Farley (USA) sported a belted, mid-length camel suede jacket with gold button accents, black jeans and chocolate-brown tall boots with Phelps. ©Amy K. Dragoo
Jonelle Price (NZL) in a cream floral dress with capped ruffle sleeves and ruffled hem with Chili’s Midnight Star. ©Amy K. Dragoo
Shannon Lilley (USA) paired a floral dress with a navy tweed jacket and navy suede mid-rise cowboy boots with Eindhoven Garette. ©Amy K. Dragoo
Will Faudree (USA) in a tan tweed trench coat and navy slacks with Mama’s Magic Way. ©Amy K. Dragoo
Buck Davidson (USA) was all smiles in navy with Cooley Candyman. ©Amy K. Dragoo
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